I have a question about breach plugs I have a dixie gun works Hawken 54. kit. I havent quite finished yet but my question is a bout cleaning do i need to...
Aaron: My practice is to remove the breech plug from my long rifle for "deep cleaning" once a year; in the winter, when it's too cold to actually shoot. It's...
You should not have to remove the breechplug to clean the rifle. I respectfully disagree with Ken on removing it annually. Most shooters I know of say to...
What liquid do you use to clean your barrels with? I have heard that soap and water is good, when followed by a bore preservative. But what kind of soap?...
Thanks everyone for getting back to me so quickly! I will post some pictures of me Hawken a soon as its done the Tru-oil is still "drying" on the stock....
... Dish detergent. I know folks who swear by plain water, though. There is a school of thought that using natural lubes (olive oil, beeswax etc.) seasons...
The two really essential elements in a black powder gun cleaning operation are water and fouling :0) A little dish detergent hurts nothing, but is not...
Ah, thanks. I bought a jar of patches lubricated with "Bore Butter," which claims to "season" the bore. Would you recommend running two or three patches ...
... Somewhere I have a copy of an article I found years ago. The author used bore butter to season the bore. The article spoke about thoroughly cleaning the...
Tom, the best value in a .32 seems to be the Traditions Crockett rifle. I have heard lots of good things about it. http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/traditio.htm ...
Joel: We'll all hope for pleasant weather this weekend, on your behalf. Ken ... From: "Joel" <scstarsfan@...> Hi Ken! Thanks for the welcome...I just...
Greetings All, I love the smell of blackpowder wafting through the air... Hey, do any of you all know of an inexpensive source for some smoothbores or trade...
My Brother in-law has a Black Powder shop, and asked me to get him on the Web. This is the first attempt, check it out and let me know what you think. All info...
hi, i am new to this group, i am 39 yo, live in western indiana, self employed. i love all types of firearms, but mostly into mossberg and lever action 22...
Welcome to the group! I fired my .50 cal flintlock in Utah a week ago. The first shot went perfect (better than perfect) and then I loaded it and it misfired....
Hello everyone, Am a new member. Can anyone tell me the best combination for accuracy for a c.v.a Optima pro. I have a decent set of rings on it with a...
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Hey Dane, Am using 100g of 777. Have read that it builds up around the projectile. robert doyle ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
I had the same type of problem with my cva. I had to move back to 25 yards and clean between each shot. Once I got it grouping there I was able to move out and...
... it comes with but think i will get a range rod to enable me to get down to where the projectile sits. Might try some pyrodex pellets if that doesent work....
I usually find my bullet lead on EBAY. Last purchase was a 40 lb block for about $30.00 including shipping. I ask seller if it can be scratched with fingernail...
I have heard that wheel weight lead is not a real great thing to use for balls, but this is uncomfirmed. When I need lead for either my Pennsylvania .50, my...
Wheel weight lead is ok for patched ball because patch holds ball in barrel not raw edge of ball. Old bullet lead is not always pure lead either. Must use pure...
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