I would recommend to replace the screw so that it doesn't rust in place.
Being able to remove the clean out screw is very helpful when cleaning out the drum and flash channel.
I've used cotton...
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I would recommend to replace the screw so that it doesn't rust in place.
Being able to remove the clean out screw is very helpful when cleaning out the drum and flash channel.
I've used cotton...
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There's 3 factory tour videos on youtube that can be found by entering- pedersoli factory tour -into the youtube search box.
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I would warn against using the Exacto metal miter box along with the saw to cut the pellets.
Even if the miter box is made from aluminum, there's a possibility that it can create a spark or a heat...
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Thank you.
IMHO a bench rest or supported rifle shouldn't need a hook.
I found information that the MLAIC long range ML matches allow the use of a 2 point sling when shooting at distances up to...
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About how much does the gun weigh?
Heavy chunk guns can weigh 80 - 90 lbs or more.
Then there's lighter ones such as yours looks like it may be.
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Inline with what Thundermaker said, it strongly resembles the modern version of a quick release sling attachment.
Except in this case it's much more simplified, perhaps for attaching a type of sling...
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DRM50.
Do you neutralize the powder before drilling or do you feel that your set up doesn't require it at first?
One of the TC manuals was very clear about neutralizing the powder before using a...
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Ron, with all due respect I wonder how you know this?
You may be right or wrong, I wouldn't know since I take your word at face value.
I would tend to understand how direct flame would affect the...
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The few Facebook posts that I've read about it indicated that folks were really happy with its accuracy.
And then there was a lady who shot a really large Iowa buck at 160 yards, her first deer...
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It depends.
They may not be as accurate in a rifled bore, but should be okay in a smooth bore.
Harder balls may not obturate the same when fired.
Round ball molds are usually intended to be used...
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Hornady makes Hard Balls that have received great reviews. --->>> https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1002235281
They consist of a .485 ball in a sabot, which may be a special size sabot.
I'm...
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mykeal posted how the best way to measure a bore is to use the "chamber casting alloy" now sold by Rotometals that used to be known as Cerrosafe and sold by Brownells.
The chamber casting alloy...
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Generally these India guns can pass proof testing in CIP countries.
How deep is the groove in the breech plug?
Is the breech plug longer than the one shown on the Veteran Arms proof page? --->>> ...
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That's all that I've used in revolvers.
It's good stuff and easy to clean.
A lot of cowboy shooters like it too.
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There's so many other good ideas.
I'm not advocating melting the ball under the circumstances,
However:
The melting point of pure lead is 621.43 F,
The auto-ignition temperature of black powder...
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MMP makes sabots with different wall thicknesses and for bullets of different diameters.
For instance:
"The big difference between Black HPH/12 and HPH/24 is that the HPH/24 is .002” smaller in...
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If the powder can be neutralized, it's possible to melt the lead ball which would let you simply pour the metal out.
A guy posted about melting a ball by placing the breech end of the barrel in a...
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Traditions guns are made by Ardesa in Spain.
Some of their guns in Europe are sold as Ardesa but you don't find many of those in the US.
Some folks get great accuracy from their guns and have...
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I think that EMF is stocking their dealers so as to not undercut their price.
Dixie recently received shipments of both Pietta and Uberti.
Sometimes EMF has guns in stock in their store that they...
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I Googled it and only Weaver #418M 2 piece scope bases come up in the results.
Various product pages indicate that it fits:
CVA Round Receivers (post '96 models)(Front & Rear)
Traditions...
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Some folks who use dry powdered graphite have said that black powder won't stick to parts coated with it.
And it won't stiffen up in cold temperatures.
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209 primers are not all the same.
This NAML 209 primer strength test ranks them according to the amount of hot gases that each produces.--->>> http://www.namlhunt.com/mlprimers.html
If a person...
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How long is your barrel?
It probably has to do with follow through, the time it takes from when the trigger is released to when the bullet exits the barrel.
Perhaps you were anticipating the...
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Sitting Fox offers a variety of kits in calibers of your choice: --->>> https://sittingfoxmuzzleloaders.com/kits/
Dixie Gun Works has 3 Pedersoli .45 kits that are level 1. --->>> ...
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October Country sells English flints for $2 each.--->>> https://www.octobercountry.com/flints-english/
Also French and German for more $.
RMC sells English flints in various quantities. --->>>...
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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 |