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Forum: Black Powder Reference Forum
09-23-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,147
Posted By Mike R.

A T/C Hawken in .45 Maybe a 1:48?

A T/C Hawken in .45 Maybe a 1:48?
Forum: Black Powder
09-23-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By Mike R.

A rough spot

So the other day my buddy and I go out shooting paper, when we get done we go over to his house to clean our rifles. He happens to mention that his barrel has a rough spot near the bottom, about 4...
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By Mike R.

That recoil pad looks good, may need to look into...

That recoil pad looks good, may need to look into it.
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By Mike R.

Yeah...I may need to take a few pics and post it...

Yeah...I may need to take a few pics and post it in the classified section if I decide to sell or trade.
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By Mike R.

Yep PRB...with the twist, I think that's about...

Yep PRB...with the twist, I think that's about all a guy can shoot with that rifle, maybe I'm wrong though.

I'm standing pretty much side ways to the target with my elbow raised pretty much...
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By Mike R.

That's the way a patch ought to look.

That's the way a patch ought to look.
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By Mike R.

For punching paper I load 65 grains of (don't...

For punching paper I load 65 grains of (don't anybody shoot me now) Pyrodex P. :s13: I shoot Pyrodex cause I found a good deal on it and loaded up on it.

I was shooting 80 grains and even with...
Forum: Black Powder
09-21-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,110
Posted By Mike R.

.36 or .45

Right now I own a .54 cal GPR and oh boy does it pack a wallop. I'm wanting to do some coyote hunting and was wondering if anyone has used a .36 cal. for shooting coyotes? Or what would you...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
04-24-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By Mike R.

e-mail sent. Still for sale?

e-mail sent. Still for sale?
Forum: Black Powder
03-10-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Mike R.

Yes, it fixed the problem. The cylinder stop...

Yes, it fixed the problem. The cylinder stop bolt is pushed into place by one of two fingers on that leaf spring. The other finger provides tension on the trigger. Because the bolt needs to...
Forum: Black Powder
03-09-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Mike R.

Well...I learned myself something...make sure the...

Well...I learned myself something...make sure the trigger spring screw is snug...I guess I put it in but didn't tighten it up enough. It helps to have that screw snug as it works to hold the...
Forum: Black Powder
03-09-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Mike R.

Cylinder rotation

Okay...I just took apart my pietta, cleaned and reassembled. The hammer cocks oks but when I squeeze the trigger and lower the hammer with my thumb I see the cylinder turn the wrong direction, it's...
Forum: Black Powder
09-29-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,571
Posted By Mike R.

Thanks Muley!

Thanks Muley!
Forum: Black Powder
09-29-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,571
Posted By Mike R.

Thanks for the replies. Right now I have...

Thanks for the replies.

Right now I have about 5 pounds of Pyrodex P that I use in my 44. I've heard of guys shooting it in a big bore. It will burn faster...I suppose the load would need to be...
Forum: Black Powder
09-29-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,571
Posted By Mike R.

Lyman GPR in a 54 cal.

I just bought a Lyman GPR in a 54 cal.

Would some of you guys that shoot a Lyman GPR (54) help me out with some basic info?

Like, what size ball you shoot? powder (FF or FFF)? Cap...
Forum: Black Powder
05-06-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

Funny you should ask!!! :D Of course I did,...

Funny you should ask!!! :D Of course I did, ouch!!!
Forum: Black Powder
05-06-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

Gentlemen: thanks for your help and advice. Here...

Gentlemen: thanks for your help and advice. Here are some pics of today's results...much better, I think.
Forum: Black Powder
05-06-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,817
Posted By Mike R.

NIB or not NIB...wouldn't matter to me....that's...

NIB or not NIB...wouldn't matter to me....that's a nice look'in rifle.
Forum: Black Powder
05-06-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

Thanks Ron, I'm using a "Hot Pot 2" an electric...

Thanks Ron, I'm using a "Hot Pot 2" an electric pot for melting. I read a lot of reviews and they seemed to be good so as a beginner I figured the hot pot 2 would work good. Did I make a mistake...
Forum: Black Powder
05-06-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

cayugad, Do you ever burn a match to get carbon...

cayugad, Do you ever burn a match to get carbon inside the cavity itself? Is that even necessary? How often do I need to lube the mold (the V's and grooves, the bolt and nut and the alignment...
Forum: Black Powder
05-05-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

Thanks guys...I'm going to speed up a bit and...

Thanks guys...I'm going to speed up a bit and I'll take a few more pics tomorrow to post.

I appreciate your advice and help.
Forum: Black Powder
05-05-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

I'm using an electic "hot pot 2". I'm thinking I...

I'm using an electic "hot pot 2". I'm thinking I may have waited to long before filling the mold between castings and the mold cooled off a bit. I think I might have spent to much time checking out...
Forum: Black Powder
05-05-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,182
Posted By Mike R.

need advice about casting

Would some of you experienced casters help me out? This was my first attempt at casting my own balls. It is becoming a learning experience. From the pics. what do I need to do different? The balls...
Forum: Black Powder
04-21-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By Mike R.

Thanks corey012778, Those numbers was what...

Thanks corey012778,

Those numbers was what I was looking for. I'm headed down to the the local metal scrap yard and see if I can't find 3/8" or so thick piece of iron...need to build a bullet...
Forum: Black Powder
04-20-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,177
Posted By Mike R.

Is it worth the expense?

How many of you guys cast your own balls. (I know...that just doesn't sound right. :s11: ) I'm thinking about it but don't know if it is worth the effort, expense and time. I shoot a .44 cal....
Forum: Black Powder
08-08-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,261
Posted By Mike R.

Twist rate?

Can someone explain to me the rate of twist and how it relates to the barrel length?

For example: This was printed in an ad for a Lyman Great Plains rifle. "This classic muzzleloader offers...
Forum: Black Powder
06-05-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Mike R.

How about some ideas...

How about some ideas. I have found a gun on Guns America web-site. The seller is in California and I'm in Kansas. He says in his ad he will only accept cert. check or a money order....
Forum: Black Powder
07-31-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,257
Posted By Mike R.

RE: Round balls?

Is that a decent price?
Forum: Black Powder
07-31-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,257
Posted By Mike R.

RE: Round balls?

cayuqad,

Thanks, here the gun I'm looking at....
Forum: Black Powder
07-31-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,257
Posted By Mike R.

Round balls?

I need you guys to help me out with some info. I was told a 1858 New Army .44 revolver shoots both .451 and .454 round balls is that true?
Forum: Black Powder
07-12-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By Mike R.

Background check?

I live in KS. Is there a background check when buying a black powder rifle or revolver? If so, what do they look for? I've done alittle checking and it seems that Black powder guns are pretty much...
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