Bubbaed Barrel repair

[LAGS]

Pipe Tobacco will work.
It just takes more tobacco because it is loose and dried out.

[Sasquatch-1]

I read somewhere that "Tobacco Tea" is also good for repelling spiders.

I believe the rifles in the video sacrificed their lives for a good cause.

I can't remember who posted it, but there is one out there about blowing up powder horns and flask that is quite illuminating.

[LAGS]

I re assembled the rifle last night.
Boy , does she look GREAT.
I still have to finish the new ramrod , and do some minor adjustments.
I have to adjust the hammer a bit by bending , so the hammer strikes the primer totally centered.
I am also going to do a little adjustment on the trigger so it lightens up the pull a little bit.
The trigger works fine with the set trigger.
But the front trigger not being set is a little heavy for my liking.
I can't wait until Armoredman and his son get to fire the rifle.
To me.
This has been one successful project.

[725]

Pictures - pictures. Inquiring minds want to know...............

[LAGS]

I am sorry.
I don't post the pictures.
I have Armoredman do that since he can work computers.
But I did send him the latest pictures.
I hope you guys are impressed with how the rifle turned out.
It goes to show all of you , that many rifles can be salvaged or just Improved.
And lots of the work isn't that hard , or take a lot of tools.

[armoredman]

Hang on to your hats, boys, this one is great.....

[armoredman]

The way it began.

Held by the end user, my scrawny son.


At the shop - I got it for about $100 less than the tag says.


How that side looks NOW. That tang screw is up due to LAGS looking at installing a tang sight.




Right side, previous.


Right side NOW.

[HumptyDumpty]

That's beautifully done.

[LAGS]

I tried looking at a used tang sight I have from an old Winchester.
Too bad it doesn't fit.
I think this rifle is going to be a good long range rifle.

[armoredman]

My son saw the photos and is much excited.

[LAGS]

There are a few things that can be upgraded on this rifle if it is your preference.
Like adding patch box , a lock side plate or adjustable sights.
But let's see how this rifle shoots and if they really want to do upgrades.

[725]

! Night & day difference. Well done. The blueing really sets it off.

[LAGS]

That Bluing was done with Doc Hawkens Bluing that I got from www.thehawkendoctor.com
It works well and lasts forever.
I also got the new nipple from the same sight at a good price.
I also get things like Carding Wheels , carding Brushes and other stuff to do my bluing.

[armoredman]

Mmmm adjustable sights....

[LAGS]

Adjustable sights from other models of rifles can be made to fit this barrel.
Like from TC Renagade with 1" barrels.
They also have aftermarket sights like Williams that are Hi Viz that can be used.
You just have to decide on what type of sight you like best.

[LAGS]

Just to keep you guys in the loop.
We plan to take the finished rifle out next week and test fire the completed rifle.
I am all jazzed that the owner gets to see what he ended up with.
I think you guys too are waiting to see the results.
My wife intends on going with us also.
It will be the first time we are shooting the .32 Traditions " Crockett " rifle kit that I built for her.
She has never fired a ML yet
But she is an excellent Rifle shooter.
Now , Handguns.
That is a whole different story.
But speaking of Handguns.
I also plan to take out a .45 cal ML pistol I built for another member out of Misc parts he sent me.
So this one is kind of a scratch built custom pistol.

[725]

Whoo Hoo. More to come later on that!

[indian joe]

Adjustable sights from other models of rifles can be made to fit this barrel.
Like from TC Renagade with 1" barrels.
They also have aftermarket sights like Williams that are Hi Viz that can be used.
You just have to decide on what type of sight you like best.

I shoot my muzzleloaders (patched ball) with fixed sights - never thought it was a hindrance - set em up crack on at 100yards - with a decent load you be 2 - 3" high at 50 - shoot enough to get familiar with it then its a lot quicker/easier to compensate than adjust the dang sight

[LAGS]

I agree with you Joe.
But a lot of people are all modern and like the Looks of the more modern sights.
Plus being Adjustable , it makes it easier for people to get the rifle Zeroed in at that 100 yard mark .
And some people like me , where their eyesight is not as good as it use to be , the modern sights are easier to see.
I do have a Hi Viz sight on one of my Hawkens for hunting in low light like early morning conditions.
But To each his own.
Use what works for you.
I have a scope mount for one rifle.
But prefer not to use a scope.
But who knows.
My eyes may get worse in years to come , so I will hold on to that mount for now.
Also.
Most adjustable Modern sights are taller.
That can be a factor for some people to get a better sighting picture.

[indian joe]

I agree with you Joe.
But a lot of people are all modern and like the Looks of the more modern sights.
Plus being Adjustable , it makes it easier for people to get the rifle Zeroed in at that 100 yard mark .
And some people like me , where their eyesight is not as good as it use to be , the modern sights are easier to see.
I do have a Hi Viz sight on one of my Hawkens for hunting in low light like early morning conditions.
But To each his own.
Use what works for you.
I have a scope mount for one rifle.
But prefer not to use a scope.
But who knows.
My eyes may get worse in years to come , so I will hold on to that mount for now.
Also.
Most adjustable Modern sights are taller.
That can be a factor for some people to get a better sighting picture.

Yeah it can be a bit of a fiddle getting sorted first off - I think most of my deal is I just dont like the look of the adjustable sights that come on some muzzleloaders -

I put a tall set of sights on one of mine to counteract a too straight stock - after I tried oil bending it - got it to move about a half inch but needed more - funny thing - good wood (walnut or the dark brazilian stuff) bent easy - this was a cheap beech stock and it didnt want to cooperate

Eyes are a problem !!! (old ones are anyways) --- long barrel -- move the backsite down a bit -- big wide front sight (1/8" or better) --

I have had a couple good shooting ball guns I woulda liked to put a decent (modern) scope on just to see what we could do - never did it

You did great work - that young feller is gonna have some fun - hope he keeps at it