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  1. Salty

    1858 REM front sight

    Does anyone know where I might find an adjustable front sight replacement for a 1858 Pietta REM? Presently my front sight is a non adjustable post.
  2. Salty

    2f vs 3f

    Howdy ML shooters, for the same weight of 2f and 3f powder with PLRBs, which burns faster, has more muzzle velocity and flatter trajectory?
  3. Salty

    WANTED WTB Wood coning tool

    I would like to buy a Joe Wood muzzle coning tool for 45 cal.
  4. Salty

    Possible scammer website

    BEWARE! I came across a website Muzzleloadersusa.com that has everything in stock but only takes Zelle. Very suspicious! They are trying to look like the legit website muzzle-loader.com
  5. Salty

    Weighing RBs?

    Do any of you weigh your cast RBs and group them for shooting? Do you find that it improves accuracy?
  6. Salty

    Foreign IT Company Gobbles Up Top US Ammunition Manufacturers - Remington, Federal, CCI and Others Sold Off

    Czech IT Company Gobbles Up US Ammo Manufacturers - Remington, Federal, CCI and Others Being Sold Off
  7. Salty

    TC #13 bore cleaner/lube

    Been trying to find some #13. Out of stock most places. Exorbitantly expensive on EBay. Midway says “discontinued “. Any clue what’s up? Where to get it?
  8. Salty

    The Reloaders Network/Loads of Bacon

    Has anyone had any experience with this company website? Thereloadersnetwork.com I ordered a microscope holder and penlight holder to use with my Lee Hardness Kit. Paid. Received order confirmation but no shipment. Sent emails. Unanswered. Could not locate a phone number. Did I get AC scammed?
  9. Salty

    Lee REAL bullets

    Do any of you cast and shoot the Lee REAL bullets? Do you lube the grooves? How do they shoot for accuracy? Thanks
  10. Salty

    WANTED WTB mini-balls

    45 cal lubed or not lubed. 230g to 320g Wanna try them target shooting in our local monthly match. My Hawken is 1:48 Salty
  11. Salty

    does pitting in chamber area seriously affect accuracy?

    I bought a T/C Hawken 45 cal about a year ago. SN indicates it was made in the '70s. It shoots ok but not consistently accurate enough for our monthly matches, even off a bench rest. I looked at the entire bore with a bore camera. The chamber area and about 6" forward of the chamber have plenty...
  12. Salty

    #11 caps

    Just received an email notification the Midway has #11 magnum caps available. $112.99 per M
  13. Salty

    The Iron Maiden Rifle

    For anyone interested in watching a YouTube vid of a rifle being built from basic materials. On YouTube. By Sharek Gadd. Search Building a Custom Blackpowder Rifle. 53 minutes start to finish. I really enjoyed it.
  14. Salty

    Ball trajectory

    I’m shooting a TC Hawken 45cal, 440 ball, 018 lubed patch. With 45 g Swiss 3f. The POI on the target is 2” above the POA. Rear sight is run as far down as it will go. It appears the ball is arcing up. Anyone agree? Should I reduce my powder load to say 40g? Or just live with it and aim 2” lower...
  15. Salty

    Sprue orientation

    Does anyone who loads round balls with a visible sprue orient it forward, backward or at all? Does it affect the POI?
  16. Salty

    Bore twist

    Can anyone suggest how I might find the twist in the bore of my Hawken?
  17. Salty

    Removal of stuck patch and hardware

    Well after shooting yesterday and cleaning the bore, my cleaning patch remained in the bore. I retrieved the 50 yr old ramrod and a patch puller. The end of the ramrod came off and was lodged in the bore. I considered busting a cap to blow it all out but I was at home and the neighbors would...
  18. Salty

    Iron cross stamped in T/C barrel

    Anyone know the significance of the iron cross stamped in the underside of my T/C barrel?
  19. Salty

    Mag-Spark

    In the absence of availability of caps I have resorted to the Mag-Spark. I have a pretty nice stock of 209 primers. Much hotter spark like a mag cap.
  20. Salty

    Hello from Texas

    I live in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas. Bought a vintage T/C Hawken and plan to shoot in a muzzleloaders shoot at Pharr Gun club.
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