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    "Stuck PRB"

    I joined the ranks of the Stuck ball club yesterday. Shooting the ".62" Flint Fowler, .620" barrel, trying some purchased .595" balls,and pillow-ticking greased patch measures .016", over 60 grs of FFg. First shot loaded normally. However, the 2nd shot stuck fast at midpoint of the barrel...
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    Patches stuck to RB

    :hmm: Ever had your patches hit the target at 100 yards? I had ths problem during sub-freezing temperatures, but today it was about 60F! Had decided to shoot some PRbs that had been in a loading block for several months, some were lubed with Wonder-Lube, others were lubed with mink oil/wax mix...
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    Melting point of solders

    :v In another thread regarding soldering, I mis-spoke about the melting temperature of 60/40 lead solder. For those that are interested here is a website that lists in a table melting temperatures of common and not so common solders. Hope this may be of use...
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    Taunted by Elk

    Ever have your deer or elk just stand there and smile while you fumble about? Today was my most recent event. Been out most of the day with my .62 Fowler following elk tracks, "any elk" tag in my pocket and a smile on my face, enjoying the day! Walking back to the truck, and four cow elk cross...
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    Light or Dark?

    :v Just returned from a long expensive road trip, the high-light was a stop at the Museum of the Fur Trade outside Chadron Ne. They have a huge collection of original rifles, and smoothbores. It appears that there was a variety of wood used over the years. Some walnut, cherry, and maple. Most...
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    Prb Accuracy Jug Choked Barrel

    :v I'm considering having my .62/20 bore Fowler Jug-Choked to improve shot patterns. Does anyone know if this would ruin the Prb accuracy? I would hate to ruin a great Prb shooting barrel just for a little tighter shot pattern. Thanks for the help and thoughts. :v
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