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1799
This is a really sweet Rifle, Bought it last week at Bass Pro shop I havent had time to test it out yet but this weekend is looking good:- ) even picked up...
chrish483
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Nov 2, 2006
9:21 pm
1800
I am in the same spot, I just got this gun but dont have an owners manual and the website is having problems with me contacting them, I will probably call them...
Scott
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Nov 3, 2006
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1801
Hi group - Just signed on and thought I'd introduce myself. I live in Rochester NY, that's upstate between Buffalo and Syracuse. Have fished and hunted all my...
Rob
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Nov 3, 2006
10:26 pm
1802
I have a CVA Firebolt using Triple7 and Powerbelts and having problems with accuracy and misfires. I have bought some Hornadys Sabots have not tried yet, (BOW...
craig piccarreto
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Nov 4, 2006
4:01 pm
1803
i called knight and they sent me a copy by mail Scott <hagerdeath@...> wrote: I am in the same spot, I just got this gun but dont have an owners...
rhorton
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Nov 6, 2006
12:02 am
1804
This is the same shotgun I had listed for sale. I would trade it for a caplock or flintlock .50 cal. pistol in good working condition. Let me know what you...
Terry Uselton
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Nov 12, 2006
1:34 pm
1805
New member here from San Antonio, TX. Still pretty much a novice to muzzleloading. Own a TC Black Diamond, TC Omega and just purchased one of Greg Marts'...
trippntx
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Nov 13, 2006
1:44 pm
1806
Do you still have this black powder shotgun? I've been looking for one for aditional challenge durring duck & turky hunting season. I'm currently using a .50...
DavidP005
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Nov 23, 2006
12:14 pm
1807
... Yes I still have it. Terry Uselton ... I'm ... areas....
Terry Uselton
notlesu
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Nov 25, 2006
2:40 pm
1808
I have an 1805 Harpers Ferry pistol (reproduction) that I'll trade for a 1777 Charleville pistol (reproduction). I bought the pistol years ago and never fired...
johnirex
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Dec 2, 2006
8:24 pm
1809
Hi, I live in Souteast Michigan, does anyone know where I could purchase a 50. Cal. Kentucky Long rifle (new not used). Thanks,Tom tgs333@......
Tom
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Dec 4, 2006
11:47 pm
1810
I have a clogged breech plug in a Knight Revolution In-line muzzleloader. A buddy told me to clear it with a paper clip. It will not go all the way through....
bunnerj
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Dec 9, 2006
3:23 pm
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In a message dated 12/9/2006 10:27:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, Bunnerj@... writes: I have a clogged breech plug in a Knight Revolution In-line ...
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Dec 9, 2006
3:46 pm
1812
Percussion Caps.I think it must be the shape of the nipple ,but I find that with size 11 CCI ,I get 3 out of 6 misfires but with No 1075 Nobel I get no...
David
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Dec 12, 2006
5:57 pm
1813
Try using CCI #10 caps, they fit just right. Also you might want to try Pyrodex pellets, which makes loading these revolvers easy- just drop in a pellet, then...
greg marts
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Dec 12, 2006
7:43 pm
1814
I have a CVA HAWKIN in whitch the cap goes off about half the time. I replaced the nipple but no help. Can the hammer spring be weak. I should add the hammer...
jim7115
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Dec 13, 2006
2:22 pm
1815
The paper clip may be too large a diameter. An old guitar string may work better. Kevin...
Kevin Swart
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Dec 13, 2006
2:26 pm
1816
Hi group. I just now joined hoping to find the answer to my problem. I have a CVA HAWKIN. The hammer only sets off cap about half the time. If I drop the...
jim7115
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Dec 13, 2006
2:26 pm
1817
I use number 10 caps with mine. ... ymhbiC Bryan(Griz)Womack Life's journey is not about arriving at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather sliding in...
Bryan Womack
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Dec 13, 2006
2:27 pm
1818
The hammer might be bent. I would replace it if it is. Also, Have you tried backing the nipple out some. 1/4 to 1/2 turn. ... ...
Johnathan Miller
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Dec 13, 2006
2:32 pm
1819
The hammer needs to impact most of the cap to insure ignition. Remember these caps are mass manufactured and the ignition material may not be evenly ...
Johnathan Miller
winyterror99
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Dec 13, 2006
2:39 pm
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You can bend the hammer carefully in a padded vise with a hammer. DO NOT unscrew the nipple to shoot. It can strip the threads and be just as lethal as the...
Kevin Swart
kgs113
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Dec 13, 2006
2:40 pm
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I only use the CCI #10 caps and have never had an ignition problem. As for loading, I've never tried the Pyrdodex pellets. I have a powderhorn that measures...
DavidP005
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Dec 13, 2006
2:50 pm
1822
You have a point there. I apologize for the oversight. ... _________________________________________________________________ WIN up to $10,000 in cash or...
Johnathan Miller
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Dec 13, 2006
3:09 pm
1823
Good reply, Jon! Backing out the nipple may very well 'solve' the misfire. If it works, wouldn't be hard at all to silver-solder a spacer washer to shim the...
roger
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Dec 13, 2006
3:33 pm
1824
... The hammer would be the first thing to check. I had the same with a Cabela's Hawken I picked up quite a few years back. The guy sold it cheap because it...
kees99919
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Dec 13, 2006
3:37 pm
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Before trying any of the bending, cursing and hair ripping stuff I suggest you first may want to try a larger size cap. jim7115 <jim7115@...> wrote:...
shotgunpete20
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Dec 13, 2006
3:44 pm
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But remeber the one reply. If spacing is the issue be sure to solder it first for safety. Test fire before hand with a gun vice and string. ... ...
Johnathan Miller
winyterror99
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Dec 13, 2006
3:57 pm
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IF the nipple was unscrewed 1/8th" for the purpose of determining if that would solve the problem and then a nipple with suitably longer threads was fabbed by...
roger
rogermont
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Dec 13, 2006
4:15 pm
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Hi Jim, I see this a lot with the Hawkens, as the hammer does not always line up with the nipple. Usually the adjustment is in the lockplate itself, and can be...
greg marts
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Dec 13, 2006
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