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Gun Building / Re: Traditionally, were halfstock rifles ever made with

« Last post by Kurt on Today at 09:10:24 AM »

Thank you to all who replied! Happy New Year!

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Items for Sale/Wanted / WTB- Blunderbuss Barrel

« Last post by Crow Creek on Today at 08:29:13 AM »

Collecting parts for a build. Thought I would try here before ordering.  WTB Blunderbuss barrel. New or used, open to Caliber/gauge, brass or steel. PM me if you have one to part with. Price range $100+++
Thanks Tom

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Gun Building / Re: Finished Chambers Fowler

« Last post by Hatchet-Jack on Today at 08:02:09 AM »

Had to enlarge that picture to see if it's a smile. Maybe? LOL
Nice gun!! Anyone would be proud to own it.
THEY shoot well with patched round balls.
Taylor uses 85 or 90gr. 2F in his and our buddy Norm uses 85gr. 3F in his Penn. Fowler.

They do shoot well. My Penn Fowler I built before this one shoots patched RB very well with 85 grains of 3f.

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Gun Building / Re: Barrel Bending

« Last post by smallpatch on Today at 07:39:14 AM »

Like Daryl said. Gotta be between the sights. To measure the amount of bend, and repeatability , I mark the center of the barrel. Place a straight edge across the full length of the barrel, measure the distance from the barrel to the straight edge, bend and remeasure. Gives you the ability to see how much bend it retains.
Repeat as necessary.

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Black Powder Shooting / Re: December 2024 Postal Match

« Last post by Daryl on Today at 06:28:04 AM »

I think you are correct in that it scores 20/30 according to the rules I read.

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Gun Building / Re: Barrel Bending

« Last post by Daryl on Today at 06:23:08 AM »

Would have to be between the sights regardless of sight location.

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Gun Building / Re: Finished Chambers Fowler

« Last post by Daryl on Today at 06:20:32 AM »

Had to enlarge that picture to see if it's a smile. Maybe? LOL
Nice gun!! Anyone would be proud to own it.
THEY shoot well with patched round balls.
Taylor uses 85 or 90gr. 2F in his and our buddy Norm uses 85gr. 3F in his Penn. Fowler.

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Gun Building / Re: Barrel Bending

« Last post by Dutch on Today at 06:15:05 AM »

close to the breech gives maximum results with minimal movement.

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Gun Building / Re: First effort

« Last post by PEARL DRUMS on Today at 05:47:55 AM »

Thank you. Makes perfect sense.

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Black Powder Shooting / Re: December 2024 Postal Match

« Last post by foresterdj on Today at 05:16:50 AM »

I guess rules do say touching the black dot, so maybe an accidental 25 after all.