What do I need in regards to MUST HAVE tools for the Lyman .54 GPH rifle I just ordered. I need a rod that will fit a 32" barrel, a nipple wrench, breech plug wrench, misc lubes and cleaners, a .54 cleaning jag.........what else am I missing? Thanks!!!
Another .54 cal question.......What tools do I need?
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You really don't need a breech plug wrench. How often will you have to remove the breech plug?
You need a stuck ball remover. In case you drop a ball in without powder, the stuck ball remover attaches to the end of the ramrod and screws into the lead ball; allowing you to remove it.
You need a worm. This is to remove any patch or other material (non-lead ball) that may be stuck in the barrel.
Jag. You got that one. Good for loading, good for cleaning.
Nipple Wrench - you got that one too.
Nipple Pick. Allows you to clear any obstruction in the nipple.
Powder measure. You can make one from a scrap piece of cow or buffalo horn (or antler).
Powder horn. You might want to make your own. Then again, you can go modern and get a powder flask. Horns are more fun (you can scrimshaw your name on it).
Possibles bag. You might want to make your own again.
Bullet starter. Easy enough to make your own. Gets the bullet going down the bore before you use the ram rod to run it home.
Patch knife - if you use round ball and uncut patches, you'll find this a handy tool to cut the excess patch material.
You need a stuck ball remover. In case you drop a ball in without powder, the stuck ball remover attaches to the end of the ramrod and screws into the lead ball; allowing you to remove it.
You need a worm. This is to remove any patch or other material (non-lead ball) that may be stuck in the barrel.
Jag. You got that one. Good for loading, good for cleaning.
Nipple Wrench - you got that one too.
Nipple Pick. Allows you to clear any obstruction in the nipple.
Powder measure. You can make one from a scrap piece of cow or buffalo horn (or antler).
Powder horn. You might want to make your own. Then again, you can go modern and get a powder flask. Horns are more fun (you can scrimshaw your name on it).
Possibles bag. You might want to make your own again.
Bullet starter. Easy enough to make your own. Gets the bullet going down the bore before you use the ram rod to run it home.
Patch knife - if you use round ball and uncut patches, you'll find this a handy tool to cut the excess patch material.
mukluk
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All ya need is a nipple wrench, a 54cal jag and the lube/preservative of your choice. If you plan on using a tight ball and patch combo then a short starter is also needed. The rifle should come with its own rod and there really isn't any reason to remove the breech plug unless somethin is really wrong in my opinion.
I've watched three guys try to pull balls with a "stuck ball remover tool" none sucessfuly. I would recomend that you pull the nipple, crush some powder in the palm of your hand to make the grain size smaller, pour some in the flash hole, tap the rifle to work some down, repeat a couple times, put the nipple back on and fire it off. Worked every time I was involved in the effort. Be sure to check with your ram rod to make sure the ball exited. Those tools with the screw on the end have a habit of going off center of the ball and gouging the bore. My $.02 worth.
scrat
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or hair spray.
change the nipple to the type with the nozzle. blast in a few burst in the nipple then fire. Hair spray has propane in it. may take a couple trys. i would do this first before using one of those stuck ball removers as your going to put a hole in the ball.
change the nipple to the type with the nozzle. blast in a few burst in the nipple then fire. Hair spray has propane in it. may take a couple trys. i would do this first before using one of those stuck ball removers as your going to put a hole in the ball.
RockRifle
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Things you need to get started
A wood ramrod comes with the GPR, but I would suggest a synthetic replacement ramrod. (it won't break, and it bounces nicely when the ball it seated)
Many stores that stock BP supplies sell starter kits. A kit usually has a Ball starter, cleaning jag, chamber scraper, capper, powder measure, powder flask, etc. Find one that you like.(take a BP shooter w/ you, or ask the clerk if they have BP experience.) They sell a nipple wrench that has a nipple pick that screws in the top...(is handy) Get a bag or tackle box to arrange your gear. I have a possible bag and a toolbox that I resupply out of at the range.
I like the Ted Cash capper. It holds almost 100 caps, so you load it a couple times a year and it is enclosed. the stick capper will get you started, but you will want more.
Really, powder, patch, and ball is all you need... .530 ball and a cotton patch. - I have been using a lubed patch - like bore butter.
I clean with a 2.5" patch and 409 (its just soapy water) let her dry and apply bore butter in the bore. use gunoil or RIG on the outside.
Good choice in Rifles, I have 2... 1 caplock, 1 flintlock. The GPR is a nice accurate 2 wedge muzzleloader. Shoots nice, cleans nice. It will do whatever you want to do.
Oh, the CO2 unloaders are handy if you dryball. just blow it out...I have tapped powder in the flash hole before, it works...no hairspray for my rifle!
A wood ramrod comes with the GPR, but I would suggest a synthetic replacement ramrod. (it won't break, and it bounces nicely when the ball it seated)
Many stores that stock BP supplies sell starter kits. A kit usually has a Ball starter, cleaning jag, chamber scraper, capper, powder measure, powder flask, etc. Find one that you like.(take a BP shooter w/ you, or ask the clerk if they have BP experience.) They sell a nipple wrench that has a nipple pick that screws in the top...(is handy) Get a bag or tackle box to arrange your gear. I have a possible bag and a toolbox that I resupply out of at the range.
I like the Ted Cash capper. It holds almost 100 caps, so you load it a couple times a year and it is enclosed. the stick capper will get you started, but you will want more.
Really, powder, patch, and ball is all you need... .530 ball and a cotton patch. - I have been using a lubed patch - like bore butter.
I clean with a 2.5" patch and 409 (its just soapy water) let her dry and apply bore butter in the bore. use gunoil or RIG on the outside.
Good choice in Rifles, I have 2... 1 caplock, 1 flintlock. The GPR is a nice accurate 2 wedge muzzleloader. Shoots nice, cleans nice. It will do whatever you want to do.
Oh, the CO2 unloaders are handy if you dryball. just blow it out...I have tapped powder in the flash hole before, it works...no hairspray for my rifle!
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