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    LMF Browning?

    What grit paper do you guys recommend bringing parts down to before browning of parts? Right now I am at 220 grit, I think it will be good enough, but I am not looking for a glossy finish either. Thanks for the help.
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    Horn tacks

    I am wanting to make a 18th century style horn, I am looking for suggestions for what to use for the base plug tacks. Thanks for the help
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    Trigger ?

    I am working on the CVA Mountain rifle. It seem that there is not enough roon for the rear trigger to pivot and set into the front trigger. The trigger plate doesnt seem to be inlet too deep, it is just flush with the surrounding wood. Is it common to file a small amont off of the sear bar or...
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    Target

    What style of target do you guys find the easiest to see with open sights? I have been looking for downloads, but didn't find much that I think would work good.
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    Rifle Rebuild

    I bought a CVA Mountain Rifle that was a kit build, I am goimg througb and doing some wood work and going through it. My question is can I file the markings off of the barrel, or is there a law against this like on modern arms? I would like to draw file the barrel and make it smooth. I know that...
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    L and R RPL

    I have a CVA Mountain rifle that I am looking for a replacement lock. Will this take the large or small RPL? Thanks for thw help.
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    .490 Velocity

    I am looking for some info from you guys with the Lyman Black Powder book. I have a 50 cal rifle with 30 inch barrel, I am shooting .490 round ball with FFFg Goex. I would like the muzzle velocities for 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80 grain loads. Thanks for the helpguys.
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    DGW Kit

    Has anyone ever built this kit before? Pro's and Con's. I know it will just need a little sanding and stain with barrel finish. It's far from a custom or difficult build. http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_162_192&products_id=5907
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    Bag Strap

    I am starting to make a canvas bag. What material should I use for the strap? I have thought about taking about a 3 inch strip of the same material and doubling it over for th3 strap.
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    Squirrel Rifle

    Who offers a longrifle flintlock kit in .32 with 42" barrel?
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    Carrying small game

    So how would a traditional hunter carry a mess of squirrels or rabbits? 2hen I hunt with a rimfire I wear a vest with a pouch on the back. I don't think this would be right when hunting with my .32 squirell rifle.
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    Target

    What size target do you use for 50 and 75 yard shooting? I seem to be able to see around a 5 inch black circle the best, but lookin for other ideas. Do any of you have any pointers to clear up the sights and target? It is difficult for me to focus on both sights and the target.
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    70 gr FFFg

    In my .50 is this enough powder to take deer at up to 75 yards? It seems to be my best accuracy load. Thanks for the help.
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    Deer Creek

    I need some parts for a CVA rifle. Does anyone have contact info for Deer Creek?
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    lubing patch strips

    I just made up some bees wax/ olive oil lube. I have thought about warming it back up and dipping my ticking strips in the liquid lube and using my fingers to squeeze off the exess. What do you guys think? Would I have too much lube?
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    Sitting Fox Kits

    Anyone have any experience building their kits? They look to be a good deal.
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    Sight Shape

    Just put on a semi buckhorn rear sight on my rifle. It has a thin brass blade up front. What zhape should I file the notch (square, u shaped, v). Thanks for the help.
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    Test Complete-Success

    For those of you that have been following my re breech on my dads old rifle here's some info. First there was the problem of the "loose" threads on the plug and barrel fit.This was from my dad removing the plug every time he cleaned the rifle. I un breeched the two and discovered that there was...
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    Ramrod Pin

    Am I thinking correctly that I should use 1/16" material to pin the ramrod tip? Thanks for the help.
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    front sight color

    I have both brass and silver front sights to put on. Which one do you guys think is best in low light deer hunting situations? Thanks gor the help.
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