First want to thank all of you for your input on getting the ball out of the 45 Hawken. I try at lot of ways, adding powder under the nipple after a good cleaning of the channel, tried it about 5...
Type: Posts; User: SwampYankee
Forum: Muzzleloading.
First want to thank all of you for your input on getting the ball out of the 45 Hawken. I try at lot of ways, adding powder under the nipple after a good cleaning of the channel, tried it about 5...
Forum: Classics & Stickies
This was a excellent read. I've only been here a short time, but I'm sure impressed with the knowledge shared so freely. I'm on a lot of forms for different hobbies, but this one has taken up...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks Docone31.
Sure sounds like its worth a try and I have the sheet rock screws. I'll order the extractor from Midway anyhow in case it happens again. Funny, I was downstairs looking...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Tempted to try the old trick. I checked it out with the ram rod. He had a green mark on it on where to stop and show ball was at right depth. That checks out ok, pulled out the nipple and cleaned...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
and the one about using the air hose to discharge at unfired round caught my eye.
What is the procedure to do this. I have a Hawkens my uncle left me and he had it tagged saying it had and unfired...
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