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  1. Thread: underhammer

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    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?att...

    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=164949&d=1403145879

    John - is that a spare aperture on the side of the frame? Very nicely done BTY.
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    As there are only two tapped holes on the side of...

    As there are only two tapped holes on the side of the block and the hole for the mounting screw any hobby machinest/gunsmith could make a base. My rifle most likely was a
    kit from Pecatonica or...
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    How did you mount the aperture sight on the round...

    How did you mount the aperture sight on the round receiver?

    The base was machined to match the contour... was installed when I bought it. It's an Armstrong sight, only one I've ever seen.
    ...
  4. Thread: underhammer

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    Tung oil finish

    Tung oil finish
  5. Thread: underhammer

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    Fish scale reads 7.5 pounds... 32" - 7/8"...

    Fish scale reads 7.5 pounds... 32" - 7/8" barrel... 48.5" O/A.
  6. Thread: underhammer

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    underhammer

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    I'd had a H&A Heritage .45 back in the 70's and have always regretted trading it off.

    Picked up this underhammer rifle at a local gun show in the Fall of '14. Turned out to...
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    Bore Butter Bad...

    Shot it out this evening! My ball puller kept stripping out. I've had my flint longrifle over 30 years. Pretty much a wall hanger the past 10 years. Didn't have/ couldn't find much in the way of...
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    Success!

    Tried after letting oil (Slip 2000) work about 16 hours... used a short 3/8 dowel (about 12") and a plastic hammer to get the ball moving. Switched to an aluminum shotgun rod and pushed the ball...
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    The patched ball is only 8" from the muzzle, 42"...

    The patched ball is only 8" from the muzzle, 42" barrel. I was thinking of getting a brass rod and trying to drive it on down the barrel and shooting it out. Will check out the other suggestions....
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    HELP! Stuck ball in flintlock

    Guys,

    Today I took my .50 cal flintlock out and shot it with .490 balls, T/C patches and T/C Bore Butter... managed to get a ball stuck 8" from the muzzle and all attempts with ball puller...
  11. Forum: Our Town

    I can relate... I built a large pressure treated...

    I can relate... I built a large pressure treated tie retaing wall, steps and walkway some 30 year ago, now the wall is deteriorating, can't afford to have someone do the work and I'm 62 with...
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    Purty long gunz

    Fine old doubles with damascus barrels have a soft spot in my heart also...
    My L.C. Smith "O" grade:
    ...
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    Forum: Our Town

    http://www.us-shooter.com/category/rifles/black-po...

    http://www.us-shooter.com/category/rifles/black-powder/

    Check this out boys & girls... I wouldn't call it beautiful unless your facing down a T-Rex!
    At least the cheek piece is on the correct...
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    Forum: Our Town

    Would have to be the flintlock Pennsylvania Long...

    Would have to be the flintlock Pennsylvania Long Rifle...
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    Bella update

    Everyone... attended a family get together last Sunday, Bella and her parents were there.
    She's back to being a happy nine year old, she's doing great emotionally and physically.
    However she...
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    Steep Street with Ice

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHGJejmSjg4

    OK Boys & Girls... Fallowfield Avenue is one of the steepest streets in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This occurred after an ice storm two years ago.
    ...
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    Canyon Ghost wrote: I don't see much wrong with...

    Canyon Ghost wrote:
    I don't see much wrong with it, not my style though. I still like game silhouettes (chicken, pig, turkey, ram).

    Zombie heads at 200m (off hand)

    Zombies crawling toward you...
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    Prayers sent for Betsy & Robert...

    Prayers sent for Betsy & Robert...
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    Update

    Haven't spoke to Bella's Dad since we visited them at the Children's Institute. Bella and her Mom stopped by the house last week. Bella was walking well but was afraid of our two dogs who wanted to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Beaver County Pennsylvania... about 25 miles...

    Beaver County Pennsylvania... about 25 miles north of Pittsburgh Steeler Country!
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    Forum: Our Town

    Bella Update...

    Bella's Dad sent this email out about ten days ago, thought you might like the latest news:

    "We are absolutely humbled and in awe of the response of support we've been given by our friends and...
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    Not exactly a key chain but I took a nickel 45-70...

    Not exactly a key chain but I took a nickel 45-70 case, installed an eye loop, filled it with shot and a 550 grain boolit. Keep it in my pocket when shooting skeet, 5-stand 'n trap to clear a wad...
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    SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

    trying2learn's post ended with:

    "SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2"

    I had to Google to figure out what it was...

    Now that makes me feel old!
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    1. When I tell someone I watched Sputnik go...

    1. When I tell someone I watched Sputnik go over...
    2. I used a slide rule in college...
    2a. my first calculator cost $35 - it could add, subtract, multiply, divide AND do square root!!!
    Any...
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    Really cool... it would qualify as a Tank Killer!...

    Really cool... it would qualify as a Tank Killer!

    I'm sitting here at my computer 8 weeks out from breaking my shoulder (return to work next week). Can barely shoulder any of my guns let alone...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check