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    Tried some different powder

    I used up the last of my goex awhile back and broke out the GRAFF I ordered a few months ago.I didnt see any difference between the two powders except the Graff was cheaper.I even used it for my shot in the forum shootin contest and had a fairly decent shot.Clean up was the same as the goex so...
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    New Smoothbore

    Ordered this gun from a builder in December and it came today.It is 20 guage.Was gonna shoot it today but its rainin and snowin :( Hopin to get a load worked up in the next few days if thats possible so I can go after a turkey.If all works out with it I also will take it deer and elk huntin.Cant...
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    Shot horn.I think.

    I had a ugly horn I got from TOW and the color was horid.So I had the idea to cover it with leather.The plug was made from the oak toilet seat I replaced the other day :grin: The strap staples are made from a coat hanger I heated and flatened.The spout is 3/8 brass tubing.Is that big enough to...
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    Flint and steel question

    What else can you use besides char cloth when making fire?Been searching the net but all I see people using is char cloth.Thanks
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    Over powder materials

    OK this sounds like a strange question..... Been reading what people use for an over powder material and was wondering about any different types.So far Ive read about felt wads,corn meal,wasp nest,and cream of wheat.What about leaves?Do you wad them up or leave them flat and put it down the...
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    First horn and bag

    Here is a first attempt at a horn and hunting bag.The horn is bison with carved aspen butt plug and deer antler stopper.The strap is made from yucca fiber.The bag is buckskin with yucca fiber strap.Does it need a flap button?Both are meant to look like they were made in the woods and have a...
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    Any ideas for this horn?

    Got this horn from TOW and its not what I expected.Thought I was getting a normal raw horn and this one just does'nt look right.You cant tell from the pic but it is kind of a gray tannish blah color and very shiny.Any ideas for it,or should I send it back?
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    How do I fix this hole?

    Got a hole in this buckskin.Any suggestions on how to fix it?Thanks
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    Horn questions

    When making a flat horn do you boil and clamp the horn to get this effect?And some horns I've seen look like they are curved with the shooters body.Does this style of carry benefit some how?I have a bison horn and a cow horn.Thinking of making the bison horn flat.Both horns are large.
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    Helpful link for new shooters

    Found this link awhile back and thought it might be helpful to new flint shooters [url] http://members.aye.net/~bspen/flintlockfaq.html[/url]
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    Quality of this mold?

    Can anyone tell me what the quality of this rb mold is.I have several LEE molds and want to try something different.Link to mold [url] http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(5josqs4544h3sy55w0qj3h45))/categories/partList.aspx?catID=1&subID=19&styleID=1221[/url]
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    Need some nails

    Where would I get some small brass nails like some of the ones I see some of you guys using on your horns.I have a bison horn on the way and need some.Thanks
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    Loading instructions

    Never loaded a muzzle loader with shot before and was wondering what the loading procedure was.I have a 20 guage on order and would like to know how to load it for rabbit,grouse and turkey.What equipment do I need and what size of shot?Thanks
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