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Forum: Black Powder
12-05-2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Wife would rather I don't use the tub, so 4 cleaning....

Ok I am new at this.....I have not heard of anyone using a copper wire brush in the muzzle. I have been running the copper wire brush first then remove the nipple on my Hawken and place the end in...
Forum: Black Powder
11-30-2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,590
Posted By Rikeman

RE: what do you want for christmas

My wife gave mine to me early. A nice Hawkin rifle......I think there are a few xtras coming under the tree for it [8D]
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 794
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Selling a ML

I know in Oregon there are no registrations background checks or anything for black powder. Just need to be 18. I think most states are the same.
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,492
Posted By Rikeman

RE: CVA Electra Magnum

Well I am sure that this gun wont be leagal in Oregon for the foreseeable future. At least not for black powder season. I have heard that Oregon has some of the most restrictive black powder rules.
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Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

Well I believe I can actually order from sportsmans werehouse. These guys prices are excellent! I also have my eye on the colt 1851 revolver steel frame. They want $170 for that. 44 cal
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

I am not married to any powder. I will certainly try pirodex. I have a pound of both FF FFF 777. So I want to be able to shoot through that as well. I am actually looking forward to load development....
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

I am going to try that. I tell you I am hooked on this gun! I cant wait to get it back out! I also saw a smaller .36 cal traditional rifle by traditions that would be great for rabbit hunting. Dont...
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

Never used a wonder wad. Is there diff thicknesses or are they all the same? I want to at least shoot up the 777 I have now. Not planning on going hunting this season so have lots of time to get...
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

Its funny you say that.....I saw a smoldering pile in the grass. It was what was left of my patch burning up! I was out with my boys too so it was not a serious test for the gun. We were more out...
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

Mine is the Traditions Woodsman Hawkin. I am going to pick up those new nipples today. Not sure what you ean by a stiff load.......just more powder?

I was using 80 grains 777 FFg was siting in...
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

I bought it at Sportsmans wherehouse for $229.00. That is the best price I have seen anywhere! I shoot a patched ball.
Forum: Black Powder
11-23-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

Yeah that is what I am going to do. I love this Hawken, it shoots perfect! So just putting on better nipples sounds like the best fix.
Forum: Black Powder
11-23-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

RE: Breaking Nipples

Thanks for the welcome. I am new to black powder shooting. On an impulse I bought a kentucky pistol kit and put it together within a week. Now I am hooked!

The Hawken is new first outing today....
Forum: Black Powder
11-23-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,782
Posted By Rikeman

Breaking Nipples

Was hoping someone could help with a problem. I just recieved a new Traditions Hawken .54 cal percussion rifle. I shot approx 10 rounds through it today. I broke 2 nipples. They basically split in...
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