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Ratdog68 said: > Yesterday's "helper" was friendly enough... so, I can't > fault him in his attitude... just didn't have a clue.... Yesterday's "helper" has owned a lot of blackpowder guns over the years and knows a bit more than you think. We had the burred shaft figured out, it's...

A new forum discussing shooting, maintenance, modifications, and building of blackpowder pistols. Give it a shot. :)

Try this one http://www.voy.com/60048/

> I have actually used oversized, unpatched balls in a .36 flintlock > with very good success. The ball must be started with a hammer, > but that isn't too difficult.... Fwiw, the patched ball in match-grade muzzleloading pistols is routinely started with a small hammer driving about a...

> where can I find the supplies? http://www.possibleshop.com/ http://www.cabelas.com/ http://www.dixiegun.com/ http://www.cherrys.com/ http://www.thunder-ridge.com http://www.jedediah-starr.com http://www.trackofthewolf.com/ http://www.azmountainman.com http://www.logcabinonline.com/...

> ...with single-set triggers. Most flintlock duelling pistols had them. Many of today's replica flint and cap dueling pistols and single-shot muzzleloaders have set triggers like the originals. Pedersoli makes a few http://tinyurl.com/59gu9d

> The prices have gone up due to the weak dollar, > not the desirability of the hardware. I agree. All European commodities have gone up in price as a result of the Euro's increased value over the Dollar. IMO, it would not be a wise idea to invest in blackpowder firearms, originals or...

I live 40 miles away from Blue Grouse and tried several times to contact him earlier this year. He did not give me the courtesy of a return call, nor respond to my postal mail, nor answer my email. Would you want to do business with someone that flakey? Not me.

Here is the Feinwerkbau #1 mechanism. The complete Feinwerkbau manual is in the Files at: http://tinyurl.com/3tt7jy

> ... should not be difficult as long as the previous owner didn't epoxy it A bit of heat will nicely undo epoxy or JB Weld, and soft solder, of course. I doubt it has been silver soldered, but if so it should let go when the post gets some color at about 1100F. Use a butane micro torch so...

> Can I use the silicone grease for the moving parts of my bp revolver? Sure, but from my experience silicone has lousy film strength between metal parts. I use TriFlow or synthetic motor oil on pivoting parts, and a little moly paste mixed with wheel bearing grease on high pressure sliding...

> A lot of folks have discovered that real black powder > fires easier and quicker than Pyrodex.... It does, but a lot of folks haven't tried Triple Seven. ;) Apparently because of its coating it can be difficult to ignite in a flinter, but it's an outstanding reliable propellant in my...

> Is this condition permanent? What I've noticed is that the typical smokeless shooter shows up at the range and blows away $75 worth of cartridges rather quickly, then leaves. On the other hand, the blackpowder crowd stay all afternoon casually loading and shooting, BSing, and generally...

Try Simple Green, it is exceptionally good at removing crud on blackpowder guns. Crisco, oils, cap crud, powder carbon, it all comes off, the stuff is amazing. Soak the nipples in it while you clean the rest of the gun. http://tinyurl.com/5rnbq8

My .36 cal 'Navy' with brass frame must be 20 years and it is still tight, but it has always had light target loads. Keep the pressures down and a brass frame should serve you well. Dixie posts notices in their catalog about brass frames shooting loose after a time, it is a warning worth reading.