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    cleaning rod

    Could someone tell me where I could buy a cleaning rod made for a Paterson revolver, 71/2 in. bbl. How bout the one advertized in Dixie gun works? Thanks much. :bow: Teton Ted
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    Helk replacing a site

    I have an 1860 uberti army .44. Lost the front site which is a friction fit, site taped in a shallow grove in the barrel.I cut a piece of brass to fit. Any sugestions on how to put the site on? Does JB weld work ok, How bout soldering it. Thank you kindly for you help. Teton Ted
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    Walker Horse Pistol, Good For Squirel Hunting

    I spent most of the month of Aug. trying to find a good load for the horse pistol contest on the Forum. Came up with a pretty good round ball load at 18-20 yards on a sand bag rest. :thumbsup: Being it is squirel season thought I would give the Walker a try. First shot resting on the...
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    Setting fixes sights

    In the past, when setting my fixes sights on my flinter, to keep them from moving I,ve taken a metel punch and taped the edge of the sight base and dove tail. Has anyone got a favorit or better way to set your sights to keep them in place? Thanks :bow: Teton Ted
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    First Squirrel Hunt

    Finally got out last week to hunt some bushy tails. Went out in the evening and it was still a little warm so I took it kinda slow got two nice squirrels with my 20 ga english fowler. Weather is cooling off real nice now, hope to have a good season this year. Good hunting to all. Teton Ted
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    Horn for scrimshaw

    I need some advice from some powder horn experts. Saw a French & Indian war era horn on totw site ready to be scrimshawed for $130.00 I know a gal that is real handy at doing the scrimshaw. Is the horn period correct? Is there something out there that would be better? Any sugestions would be...
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    Late season Squirrel hunt

    Monday was a perfect day for a hunt. Temperatures in the 60s with sunny skies. Went out late afternoon and had a great time. I have hunted squirrels for many years but have to say hunting with a flinter is one of the best. A good tip for success is to just go and go often. I'm glad I can share...
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    Shot loads in a Walker

    Has anyone tried shot loads from a Walker? If so, can you give me an I'de how to load them, and how good does it work? Thanks Teton Ted
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    Doing what I like best.

    I went out last Friday afternoon at about 1:30. It was nice and sunny with a bit of a chill in the air. The bushy tails were runnin. This is my favorite kind of hunting. I usually still hunt but it depends on how the squirrels are moving. When I was younger I didn't think it was a successful...
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    The maken of a muzzeloading hunter

    Made a deal with my grandson,(he is 12 years old) If he can take a squarril with my .32 Dixie flint squarril rifle I will give it to him. When its all said and done, I'll bet he gets the squirll,gets the rifle, and we will have another blackpowder shooter amung us. Good idea huh :thumbsup...
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    Shooting the walker

    Went out yeasterday to do a little shooting and testing some loads in my Ubertie walker. Used a walker flask set at 50 gr. of 3FFF goex powder. Some .454 ball made from a lee mold. Lubed over the ball with crisco. Some Remington #11 caps using a TC pistol capper.Used windex to clean after every...
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    Managing a walker pistol

    In managing a walker pistol, how would a Dragoon or Texas Ranger carry his caps,powder,and ball in 1847? The walker was carried in a saddle holster,but what about his ammunition. Thanks Teton Ted
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    Put the hammer spring back in walker

    Took my walker apart to clean out a spent cap and I'me having a hard time getting the hammer spring back in. Can anyone give me some help? Thank you kindly. :bow: Teton
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    Drop in barrels for TC new englander

    I have a .50 cal. Thompson Center New Englander with a 12 ga. shotgun bbl. Is there any other bbls.that a feller can get for the New Englander? Can the gun be converted to flintlock? Thanks for your responce. Teton Ted
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    aging new cast balls

    Thought I read somewhere that a shooter should age new cast ball or bullets befor shooting in his gun.If true,how long should one age new casts and why? Thanks much for your input. Teton Ted
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    wad punch

    Thinking about geting a wad punch for a walker pistol. They have one for a .44 and a .45 at TOTW. What one should I order? Teton Ted
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    Bone meal for buffer

    Has anyone ever tryed using bone meal in their shot loads for a buffer and better patterns? Thanks Teton Ted
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    .498 ball in a .54cal rifle

    Was diggen in a box of molds I have and came up with a .498 round ball mold. What's the chance of this size ball working ina .54 cal. rifle? Am I wasting my time or has anyone got this undersize ball to work with fairly good accuracy. Thanks for your input. Teton Ted
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    Pan Loadersi

    Hello everyone, My grandfather asked my to post these for him. He got the ideas from the Forum website. Hope everyone enjoys.. Made of old kitchen knife and deer antlr: Hope everyone enjoys these and have a great day!
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    Best out of jug choke

    What is the best way of loading to get the best benifit from a jug choke smooth gun. What kind of wads, lube,etc. Have tried powder,3 or 4 overshot wads, shot, and one over shot wad. Not bad but think I could do better. Whats your best method. Thanks Teton Ted
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