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  1. RP3543

    1861 navy nipple threads

    McMaster-Carr -https://www.mcmaster.com/26015A162/ Amazon -https://www.amazon.com/Drill-America-DWTSMT6X-75-Metric-Special/dp/B00BD5LZFA/ref=sr_1_3? dchild=1&keywords=6mm+x+.75+Tap&qid=1624564926&sr=8-3
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    Shooting sporting clays with muzzleloader

    IMO, traditional Skeet works best with muzzle loaders. We shoot a singles-only round then do a round of doubles. If your group has folks that are experienced at reloading, it only takes a minute or two to be ready for the next station.
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    Questions about shot loads

    If you're looking for a tighter pattern, try the "Stumpkiller Shotcups" https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/20-ga-shot-loads.99993/post-1309898 That's what I use for my Turkey loads...reduces the pattern diameter at 25 yards by 15-20%.
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    Went and shot some trap today for the first time with my SXS 12

    Fun, ain't it! Save your #6 shot for the Turkeys. Get a bag of #7 1/2 or #8. More shot than powder usually gives better patterns. Once you figure out your leads you'll be powdering birds regularly. Experiment and Enjoy!
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    SOLD For sale Pedersoli 10 gauge shotgun with screw in chokes, New and unfired!

    Samk, What chokes come with the gun?
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    New SS Nipple of Navy Arms Zouave Question

    Like Zonie said, most nipple outlet holes are less than 0.03". Forget the pin, get a set of Torch tip cleaners... You can get them at any hardware store.
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    Over-powder or Nitro card?

    When Skeet shooting I use 50/40/10 mix of Castor oil/alcohol/Murphy's in a spray bottle. One squirt in each barrel after I dump the shot and before the final card wad. Murphy's and water works also. Ballistol, Simple Green, etc...They all help with fouling. When hunting I don't bother with lube.
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    Over-powder or Nitro card?

    Yes, Usually a couple of over-shot cards over the powder and one card over the shot. Depends on the gun...
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    Over-powder or Nitro card?

    Overshot cards for Skeet and Trap. Other types of cards/wads don't improve things enough to bother. Wads of Newsprint when hunting, just be mindful of Fire hazard/conditions.
  10. RP3543

    Hello from NY's Hudson Valley

    Jeff, You may want to visit this website...there are likely some activities near you. http://www.newyorkstatemuzzleloadersassn.com/eventsshoots.html
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    pedersoli double 20g flint

    Received mine last week. Beautiful gun. Did some informal clay bird shooting with it and had no issues with trigger pull or ignition. Forgot my FFFFg flask so I had to use FFg in the pan. Ignition was a little slow but no misfires. Some observations... - Barrel key was extremely tight but some...
  12. RP3543

    Flint leather or lead

    Source for Lead Sheet... https://www.mcmaster.com/9032k272
  13. RP3543

    pedersoli double 20g flint

    Upstate NY
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    pedersoli double 20g flint

    Just ordered one from DGW. If the weather cooperates, I should be shooting some Skeet with it next weekend.
  15. RP3543

    3f in pedersoli shotgun

    What BB said. FFFg works OK but Fg seems to give the most uniform patterns. FFFg appears to foul(cake the breech-faces)a bit less than Fg but it's only apparent after a couple of rounds of Skeet. Use what you have.
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    Squirrel Season Septmeber 1st

    Beautiful Fowler...and thanks for the reminder. I gotta get my squirrel hunting gear together!
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    Pedersoli's smooth bore Le Page flintlock accuracy?

    This fellow is from Hungary and has a video (or two) on the pistol. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJgPT9Gzhuc
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    Felt vs card wads

    When I'm hunting (and conditions aren't too dry) I use newspaper for wadding. When I shoot Skeet I use (2) .125" cards OP and (1) .025" card OS. The patterns with the newspaper are a bit less uniform but adequate. Tried the felt wads and wasn't impressed...patterned about the same as the...
  19. RP3543

    Old CVA dbl bl shotgun kit

    I would build it and shoot it. If you keep it clean and use reasonable loads it will be perfectly safe to operate. I have seen several of these in action over the years and there is nothing inherently dangerous about them. Enjoy it! If you're interested in researching the "CVA Recall" accounts...
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    Beretta O/U nipples size

    It's a special thread (6.35mm x 1mm). I haven't been able to find a source...Let us know if you do.
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