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    Choice of caliber given a ball size

    I've seen many threads about which size of ball works best for a given bore but I want to ask the reverse question. Say (not so hypothetically) that I'm going to get a custom barrel, but I want to use cheap ammo, so I plan to use Hornady round ball, of which the largest size is 0.570". I...
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    Indian reproduction "simplified snaphaunce"/"early dog lock"

    Looking at this pistol and wondering if anybody has experience about the reliability of this particular lock. I understand the India made flintlocks are generally a mixed bag. I like my matchlock just fine but am more worried about this piece. https://militaryheritage.com/pistol5.htm
  3. J

    Durable patch worm

    I got one of those standard patch worms as sold by Traditions/Muzzle-Loaders/etc but I found the wires bent pretty easily, I could bend them back into shape but don't know how long until they get too messed up. And then, this week I had a ball down the barrel and didn't know it, I thought I...
  4. J

    First try at bucked match

    I got 100ft of 6mm twisted jute for ten bucks. I know braided is better and most cite flax or hemp but I wanted to see if I could do it the cheap way, and it seems like twisted was more common historically. After bucking, when it burns there is still a bit of grey residue behind the ember, and...
  5. J

    Choice of metal for trigger and match-holder

    I will make a replica matchlock and am wondering what type of iron or steel to use for the trigger and match-holder, pan and pan cover. I would like them to be easy to machine and have a reasonably authentic appearance. If it's corrosion resistant so I don't have to maintain it against rust...
  6. J

    How to tap the breech for a plug?

    I searched but couldn't find info on what type of tap is needed for the breech. Is any ordinary quality hand tap good enough for the job, or is a stronger tool required? I suppose a bottoming tap is necessary, but should I also have a taper tap to start the threads? I imagine it may depend on...
  7. J

    Looking for advice on reproducing a Turkish matchlock

    Hello, I would like to make a matchlock in the Turkish style. Here are links to some images to show what I mean. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/38/fe/53/38fe53dbfece80bb3a55db511a5cd966.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/91/b6/a591b63dad2d3603c83dc2e970728198.png Unfortunately I can't find...
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