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Flintlock Muskets and Rifles / Re: pan polishing
« on: March 31, 2024, 06:28:02 PM »
Quote from: Hawg on March 30, 2024, 10:26:25 AM
Four years and you haven't let it breath fire and smoke. Whassa matter wif ya? (7+"

This year, waiting on the black powder rifle range to open up (usually around May 1st), It's on the agenda.
Thanks for linking my pic, Hawg! Woulda taken me half an hour to find it! (7+"

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Forum Information / Re: Happy Easter
« on: March 31, 2024, 06:25:30 PM »
Happy Easter one and all! Just returned a short time ago from festivities and Easter dinner at my son's in-laws' house.

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Percussion Caps and Primers / Re: primer seating depth
« on: March 31, 2024, 06:23:58 PM »
I have always seated primers on the press but lately I'm thinking about changing this up due to some primers being very hard to fully seat. Are you reaming primer pockets during brass prep?

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Flintlock Muskets and Rifles / Re: pan polishing
« on: March 30, 2024, 09:02:30 AM »
Might try that with my Great Plains. If I ever shoot it, that is.

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Percussion Caps and Primers / Re: Midwest reloads.
« on: March 26, 2024, 04:46:30 PM »
No.
And for what it's worth, Powder Valley has RWS caps IN STOCK as of right now:

https://www.powdervalley.com/product-category/muzzleloading/percussion-caps/

Done plenty of biz with them and they are a trusted source.

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Leather / Re: AW Brill holster
« on: March 26, 2024, 10:03:38 AM »
Gorgeous work and kudos on the history lesson!

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General Discussion / Re: The Pipeline
« on: March 18, 2024, 07:32:24 AM »
Just notified: Powder Valley has RWS 1075 and 1075 Plus percussion caps in stock. Get 'em while they last!

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Flintlock Muskets and Rifles / Re: Kibler range report
« on: March 14, 2024, 08:08:12 PM »
I'd call that pretty darn good for first three! Something tells me you'll be shooting this one a lot!

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Lead casting / Re: broke my Lyman 4500
« on: March 09, 2024, 08:39:03 PM »
Brute... L@J

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At The Range! / Re: Spring?
« on: March 06, 2024, 07:56:51 PM »
What a great way to start the day! Are you gonna try aftermarket nipples on the Navy? I sure would.

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Percussion Caps and Primers / Re: How to make percussion caps without a die II
« on: March 04, 2024, 08:28:19 PM »
There are several threads running on this tool on various forums as well. It's supposed to be for "primer cups" but several reviewers say they work on caps.

https://www.powdervalley.com/product/sharpshooter-primer-cup-maker/?_kx=zILhSnIYeJz2JXK5znrPnqHI3Yt9CGiSwJBa82_2bYo.SeB582

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Percussion Caps and Primers / Re: How to make percussion caps without a die II
« on: March 04, 2024, 08:18:22 PM »
Rick, thank you for your diligent efforts and research on the home made caps. This thread will no doubt be a great resource for many as caps continue to be scarce (or non-existent).

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Powder Horns & Flasks / Re: Powder flask spouts
« on: March 03, 2024, 07:44:35 PM »
I like it! That's gotta make range loading a whole lot easier than using an adjustable measure like I do.

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Army Models / Re: Turnbull
« on: March 01, 2024, 04:22:55 PM »
Beautiful works, but...yikes! I'd be afraid to shoot some of those investments!

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Gunsmithing/Parts & Repairs/Refinishing / Re: Looking back at the problem
« on: March 01, 2024, 04:20:19 PM »
Well, I was a bit of a hard sell on a cap post (or rake, if you prefer). Until Mike talked me into one. Now I'm totally sold. Haven't had a cap jam on any of those guns since they were installed.

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