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    Possible Austin-Halleck parts source

    Howdy folks, I made a discovery at the SHOT Show that might benefit owners of Austin & Halleck muzzleloaders. Apparently Traditions has bought out their parts inventory and is producing the rifles again. This time with a horrid finish that looks like parkerizing. Either way, they may be able to...
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    Ballistol as a rust proofer?

    Jim, I LOVE Ballistol and use it literally for everything! However, it's really not the best of rust proofers. I have never had any rust issues using it, but I live in a dry climate. I've heard of rust problems from others who live in wetter climates. The best rust proofer that I know of is...
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    QLA vs. coned muzzle?

    I've seen a lot of threads about both so far and I'm a bit confused. It seems that most don't like the QLA and most do like coned muzzles. It seems that the problems attributed to the QLA would also be present with a coned muzzle also. I don't own either, so I have nothing to go on and that's...
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    First time shooting a handgonne!

    Well, I finally got to shoot my handgonne today. It's a .75 caliber and it's very muzzle heavy. Recoil wasn't bad until I got into the 60 grain and up range. Mostly I shot at 35-40 grains with cornmeal to fill up the rest of the chamber. I learned a few things as I went along, such as it's...
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    Handgonne tillers

    I've been wondering. I know we probably don't have many actual examples of tillers to go on. Would they really have gone to the trouble to carve out a straight pole for a tiller or would they have taken a stout branch that was reasonably straight and fitted it? The reason I ask is that the...
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    Handgonne finish?

    Anyone have any suggestions on what color to finish the steel on a handgonne? I saw a beauty in the pre-flintlock section that was dark black. I was thinking of rust browning to the point of pitting to give it an aged look, then boiling to make it even darker. What say ye? Any ideas?
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    Got my handgonne! Any tips?

    Howdy folks, I received my handgonne today and plan to get out shooting it as soon as possible. Anyone got any tips for a handgonne newbie? Anything that'll help me get lead on target would be highly appreciated. Many thanks.
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    Simulated case colors?

    I've seen some pretty amazing case colors on locks by T/C, Investarms, Pedersoli, etc. I've heard that they aren't always truly color case hardened, at least not by traditional methods, but are more of a simulated case color. Anyone know how this is done? Can something similar be done at home...
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    handgonne.com?

    Howdy folks, It appears that I'm not going to be able to get the gonne that I wanted from handgonnes.com. I see another that I like almost as well, at a bit more money, on handgonne.com. I can't find an email address on the site though and I wanted to ask the maker some questions. Have any of...
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    Murphy paid me a visit!

    Well, I'm the first to admit being a klutz, but last night was ridiculous. Good ol' Murphy paid me a visit and overstayed his welcome. I figgered I might as well come here and whine about it. I'm sure I'm not the only klutz in the world. :) I was working on a frustrating GPR kit with bad...
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    Left hander parts on Ebay

    I found a preinletted left handed stock, lock, tang, breechplug and ramrod on Ebay for $175 starting bid, $275 "buy now". Wood looks pretty and the seller says he thinks it's a large Siler lock. It's set up for a 13/16 barrel. If I was a southpaw, I'd grab it for myself as a project gun. But...
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    Browning in different colors?

    Howdy folks, I've been trying a little experiment. My Austin & Halleck rifles are browned a little thin and light for my taste, so I decided to try darkening and evening out the brown with LMF browning solution. I ran the barrel through 3 rustings just to see how it would turn out. I ended up...
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    Screened powder. My impressions.

    Recently, Musketman sent me some screens to experiment with sifting powder. I gave it a try and thought I'd post some initial impressions. I took 4 guns out to test with. A T/C Patriot pistol in .45 percussion, a T/C Seneca in .45 percussion, an Austin & Halleck Mountain Rifle in flint, and the...
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    Austin & Halleck range report

    Howdy Folks, I got to shoot my Austin & Halleck flinter today and thought I'd post my findings for anyone looking to take advantage of the awesome 1/2 price deal on them. I had to wait for my flints to arrive. I chose the Fuller English flints. I ended up using 3/4 x 7/8 which are a bit long...
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    Austin & Halleck rifles get them cheap!

    As many of you know, Austin & Halleck has closed. I'm making this post for those who might not know yet. They are selling their remaining rifles at half price. I ordered 1 each of their flintlock and percussion Mountain Rifles, both in 1:66 twist. I received them a week later. Both of the guns...
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    Powder sifting screen?

    Hi folks, I just recently got into flintlocks. Rather than buy FFFFG for priming or use FFFG, I'd like to try screening my FFFG to get my priming powder. What size screen should I look for? Does anyone know a source for the screen? Thanks. :)
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    T/C Patriot max load?

    Howdy folks, Some time back I bought a used T/C Patriot pistol in .45. Great little shooter! 25 grains behind a PRB punches nice groups if I do my part. I don't have a manual for it though, and I'm curious about what max load it's set up for. If anyone knows, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks.
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    Shipping BP guns?

    Howdy folks, I've been looking through back posts trying to find an answer. I have someone looking for the easiest way to ship a BP pistol to me. We're not sure which shipping services will accept it and which won't. I gather that UPS will if he uses the UPS office itself. How about Fedex? I...
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    Austin/Halleck flinters. Any issues?

    Howdy folks, With A/H going out of business, I ordered one of their flintlocks. It's my first flinter actually. I've shot flintlocks a number of times in the past but never owned one. Needless to say, I'm about to begin researching how to tune the lock and such. But for now I was wondering if...
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    Goex VS. KIK?

    Hi folks, I know everyone hates "which is better" threads, sorry. I'm considering a bulk purchase of powder. I've shot a lot of Goex, but have never tried KIK. I can get KIK for a couple bucks a pound cheaper and on a 25 lb. order, that's a nice savings. I've heard good things about KIK, but I...
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