That was probably before my time.
Type: Posts; User: Joe Bob
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I just looked at the T/C site, and it looks to me like all they make, now, in traditional style, are Hawkens. And only in .50 caliber. Did I miss something?
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Green Frog Said "I would like to see Lee or somebody take the basic design of the old priming tool or the newer auto prime and make it out of quality materials. Then you could buy it once and use...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I've got a T/C Hawken caplock in .54. Also have REAL bullet mild and T/C Maxi-Hunter Mold, some Pyrodex "Rifle Powder" and some cast boolits and all kinds of stuff. I can't shoot it any more...
Forum: Military Rifles
There! I kicked myself in the butt, for you.
Forum: Military Rifles
jfwyatt1...I apologize. I sincerely did not mean to Hijack your thread. I just got a little over enthusiastic and got carried away. I apologize. JB
Forum: Military Rifles
Hope this shows up ok. I'll try more better tomorrow. JB
Forum: Military Rifles
PS...How you spell camoflauged? Joe Bob
Forum: Military Rifles
Bought from Midway....Here's a Hoague Overmolded Stock that I camoflagued. The colors don't show up very good because of the adjustable nut behind the viewfinder. I also notched it for a Timney...
Forum: Military Rifles
Is this it? If so, they're going from $250-$350 on Gunsamerica. Like fiver said...They were loaded light. Sooooo, load 'em light.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I'm interested in this...could you post a photo of what you're talking about? Thanks, JB
Forum: Our Town
Brian, my Dad was a plumber, also. He fluxed with Borax (20 Mule Team, I guess). Just FYI. I'm like the other guys...to heck with it. Smelt and skim, you're gonna' have to anyway. Some day, when...
Forum: Military Rifles
If it's the sight itself, you can peen it or "stake" it. Or...Numrich sells sights for you gun. Just be sure to get the right height. Wish I'd known your problem sooner. I just got rid of about...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I use a 12 gauge bore mop/swab to really get down with it. Got more suction than that 'ol gal from Arkansas.
Forum: Cast Boolits
jd...What you're talking about is "Tincture of Benzoine". Some liked to call it "Tuff Skin". I don't know who came up with the idea to put it on drained blisters, but he/she was a real *******. It...
Forum: Our Town
Weight isn't a problem. I don't carry it too far. Only from the truck to the shooting area. "Bout 50 feet. I think I'm gonna' re-think this and try lighter loads. After all, I'm only shooting...
Forum: Our Town
Crow...I haven't been hunting nor killed anything since 1969. I'm 100% in favor of hunters, and I was a hunter as was my entire family. I buy a license every year to support the sport. If I have...
Forum: Our Town
Dale, when you got your Green Mtn .45 barrel, did it come in those long (32", 38",4o") oddball lengths? Or, will they cut it down to a reasonable size, like 24 or 26"?
When I say oddball lengths,...
Forum: Our Town
Waksupi...I need another rifle, but I don't need another divorce or murder. But thanks for your support, buddy. LOL
Forum: Our Town
Well, I first wanted a .36 caliber but can't or didn't find any "drop-ins" in .36 so I just figgered a .40 might be just as good. But, yes, I really want a .36. One of the reasons I wanted a .36 in...
Forum: Our Town
Hi everyone...Hope the holidays are being good to you and everyone had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Here's the deal. I been shooting a .54 cal Hawken. Now, I've gotten arthritis in both shoulders...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Longbow...It's not dementia. I deleted the post because I realized that I had posted it in another place on the sight. I posted the reason, but it didn't show up. 'Preciate the info and am...
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 |