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  1. greytop13

    Springfield 1851 Cadet?

    thanks
  2. greytop13

    Springfield 1851 Cadet?

    My friend came across an old gun while cleaning out her deceased mother’s home. She asked me if I could tell her anything about it. It’s a rusty old girl. The owner’s husband found “Springfield 1851” on the tail of the lock. I was able to find an eagle over “US” just in front of the hammer...
  3. greytop13

    Sierra Muzzleloaders 29th Annual Spring Open Rendezvous in May

    May 17th - 19th on New York Flat Rd near Forbestown, CA. More info: http://www.sierramuzzleloaders.com/upcoming-events/rendezvous-information.html For our Open Rendezvous there are three areas designated for camping: Primitive area (all visible equipment pre-1840), Open Camping area (a mix...
  4. greytop13

    Brain Tanned Deer Fur

    I tanned a deer hide with fur on. After fleshing it, I heavily salted the hide side with kosher salt twice (two consecutive days). My understanding is that this causes the skin around the follicles to seize up and hold the hair in place before tanning. I then veg tanned it and applied Neat's...
  5. greytop13

    I just ordered a Traditons Mountain rifle, anyone interested in a build post?

    But then the hole is going to be off for attaching the trigger, isn't it?
  6. greytop13

    I just ordered a Traditons Mountain rifle, anyone interested in a build post?

    I received the Mountain Rifle kit today and was surprised/disappointed to see that they installed the buttstock plate, patchbox, and wedge escutcheons before taking a heavy grit sander to the stock. They almost took the heads off the screws and parts of the brass have deep scratches. :(
  7. greytop13

    I just ordered a Traditons Mountain rifle, anyone interested in a build post?

    Well heck. Got the Traditions Kentucky kit for my daughter and the Mountain Rifle kit for my son, so I guess I'll be one of your most loyal readers. I'd check that tracking number again in case they had only just created the label and also check it with USPS in case they told you the wrong...
  8. greytop13

    Traditions .32 cal Crockett kit build

    The Traditions Kentucky kit my daughter asked for arrived and will be under the Christmas tree. That two-piece stock troubled me when I purchased it and now I'm even more apprehensive. Please keep updating us here or on a new thread on the changes you make. The Kona stain looks terrific and...
  9. greytop13

    Traditions .32 cal Crockett kit build

    That would be great! I'd love to know any problems you ran into on the the original build, and now that you have more experience, what you plan to change. Thank you, friend.
  10. greytop13

    Traditions .32 cal Crockett kit build

    Thanks, Railshot, for making this thread and taking the time to post so many pictures. And thanks to the other folks for offering advice. I'm giving my son and daughter (they're in their 30s) the Traditions KY and Mountain flintlock kits for Christmas. We will build them together this winter...
  11. greytop13

    Any information on Campbell Cannons

    Beautiful work. However, they do say that they are decorative only and neither of the casting processes that they show includes a steel sleeve in the bore.
  12. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    Interesting solution. I think I'll give it a try and let you know how it works. Thanks
  13. greytop13

    Natural Tinder Bundle

    Just returned from a rendezvous using cottonwood cambium for tinder. It worked great. Look for a downed cottonwood tree or branch and peel back the dry bark. There will be a thin layer of hairy material between the bark and the wood. It pulls apart easily and can be wound into a nest.
  14. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    Thank you all for your input. I was just looking for a practical way to keep the stand as it is and fire the same load. I guess my options are to put the gun on a carriage or to lighten the charge considerably (which will take me out of our club's cannon competition).
  15. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    Top of the post is 34" from the ground. Feet are 41" inches with the post centered at 20.5". I fire it as shown with the barrel directly over the foot with the sand bag. It seemed that firing over the cross would cause it to rock back even more. Maybe I need to make my feet longer?
  16. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    Thank you Kaintuck and Nitwit. I've been looking at pics of deck guns with breech ropes and notice that they leave slack in the ropes. Anyone know if this was the practice during firing or were the ropes drawn up tight. If slack was left in them, was it to allow some of the recoil energy to...
  17. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    I should add that it's on a 6x6 post. I am thinking about adding a couple of iron rings to the post and running rope to tent stakes out in front.
  18. greytop13

    Swivel gun recoil--need help

    Having an issue with my 1.5" swivel and keeping it upright. I fire a 1# lead ball over 500 grains and hold on to the tiller when she fires. However the recoil causes it to topple sometimes. I've tried staking the front leg and weighting it with sand bags but it's still a chore to keep it...
  19. greytop13

    Cast iron bacon and eggs

    In camp, I use thick cut bacon from a local butcher and cook it slowly in a big cast iron skillet above the edge of the fire. Over the flame gets too hot. It cooks too fast and sticks. Once the bacon is done, I set the skillet over the flame to get the grease a little hotter. Then I pull the...
  20. greytop13

    Swivel gun

    Thanks. I'm working on a stand of similar design. Staking it down is likely the safest thing to do. I'd love to know how yours performs when the lead flies.
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