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  1. ETipp

    Kibler .32 Caliber SMR….

    Looking for some information on Kibler .32 caliber SMR from those that has any firsthand experience with them. Primarily on accuracy and/or any issues. Strongly considering one that will be used for squirrel hunting only.
  2. ETipp

    Flints

    Been looking at flints. Quite an assortment available. Are some flints better than others? Are some places better to order from than others?
  3. ETipp

    How many shots?

    Two simple questions. :) How many shots on average do most of you flintlock fellas get from each flint? How many shots on average do you get before you have to adjust it or tinker with it to keep it going?
  4. ETipp

    With his head hanging…….

    Out of the den hole, he’s probably saying “ to heck with this bipolar weather, I’m staying in where it’s warm”. Gotta love backyard squirrels, there’s lots to learn from them.
  5. ETipp

    Not sure if I can make this happen but…..

    I’m going to try anyway. It’s not completely mounted yet. Needs a rear wood screw of the proper size. Also need to drill out the aperture. There’s room but not a whole lot to get it as large as I like. I think it will work on this .54 GPR well enough so I can see in poor light conditions. This...
  6. ETipp

    Simple question…..

    Are flintlocks reliable when it’s raining?
  7. ETipp

    LOP question...........

    I have two ML that have the same basic design. A Traditions Crockett and a Lyman's GPR. Best of my measurements, the Crockett is about 13" LOP. The GPR is close to 14" LOP. The GPR LOP feels a bit long whereas the Crockett might feel a bit short. I measured myself and came measured to be close...
  8. ETipp

    2024/2025 Squirrel Hunting Thread...........

    Hey all, since we are right now at a new year, this is a new thread to replace, or to be a continuation of, the 2023 Fall Squirrel Hunting Thread. I would think the 2023 Fall Squirrel Hunting Thread should still remain open and/or be there to fall back on for information if one so desires. In...
  9. ETipp

    Has anyone here successfully barked a squirrel?

    Looking for information on barking squirrels from those that has actually done it. I don't mean put on a collar, go out in the back yard, get down on all fours, lean up against a tree, then look up and bark. Where did you aim for? Where do you think the ball hit? What caliber ML? How many...
  10. ETipp

    Longer Barrels On Small Caliber ML

    I would like to preface this by stating that I have never even seen a SMR or any other longer barreled ML in real life. Also, I fully realize that good accuracy can be had with shorter ML. I also know that different rifling can make a difference in accuracy. With that said, this thread is...
  11. ETipp

    Ballistol as a patch lube.................

    While cleaning one of my ML's yesterday I was using Ballistol, which I use after a good cleaning with soap and water. Afterwards, I was reading on the back of the can and read this again. I had read this before but wasn't sure about it, nor interested at the time. "Excellent Patch Lube". I...
  12. ETipp

    Well guys, I had my chance.........

    Our two day fall ML deer season was over the weekend. I had my chance on 3 different does that were at close range , two of which were broadside. However, that small acorn flat has a fair amount of buck sign. They've been tearing up the smaller trees with rubs. I also saw one buck last week...
  13. ETipp

    Squirrel hunting, trying to piece it all together..............

    Guys, this is somewhat of an addendum to my other thread on here "Finished my early squirrel season with a very unique hunt". I wanted to share this with you all in case you ever experiencing such very unique situation while out squirrel hunting. As with the situation in my first thread, if you...
  14. ETipp

    Prices…….

    Had to go to town today for a doctor appointment. While I was there I thought I’d stop by Walmart again to see if they had any caps. None on the rack so I asked one of the workers. They had no idea what percussion caps are. So they went and found a manager. He had no idea what caps are so I...
  15. ETipp

    Found this under my stand I just put up. What left this?

    Found this while I was putting up a ladder stand for the up coming muzzleloader season. At first I thought perhaps a racoon, but it doesn't look like racoon scat. Too much of it. Possum, too much for a them to leave behind. Fox, nope. Coyote, I'm not seeing it. Pretty sure I know what...
  16. ETipp

    Okay, this goes against the grain for me but....

    I will preface this by saying that for the hardwoods of the southeast, this ole boy has always been very successful using a climber stand. With lots of scouting I have always followed the deer around as they ate on acorns, and it has payed off time and time again. Well, getting older and...
  17. ETipp

    Casting Round Balls..............

    I will preface this by stating that I've casted many Maxi Balls and unmentionables. I found those to be fairly up front to work with. Just the usual steps in ascertaining things are correct. Yesterday I received a .311 Lee two cavity mold. Even though I know the proper procedures I still...
  18. ETipp

    300 FPS Difference............

    Ran across this video today. The only thing that changed was the brand of powder. 80 grains of powder (weighed). .530 Round Ball. Same ML......54 caliber Renegade. Schuetzen..............1300 FPS (1353) Swiss........................1600 FPS (1624) GOEX.......................1400 FPS...
  19. ETipp

    Over powder patches............

    So I've been doing a little research on this and I find it interesting. One such video I viewed was from a guy that uses on over the powder patch due to the RB patch being blown all to pieces. It baffles me as to why he doesn't simply go to a thicker patch or a more durable material patch for...
  20. ETipp

    What is the name of this thing??

    This is on the CVA Hawken that belongs to my wife. Its kind of a good idea in one sense, but not so good in others. It works just fine with 209's but they are difficult to obtain. Its also good for subs, but I use BP. Good for hunting in the rain, but bad if the cap is dropped, especially from a...
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