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Forum: Black Powder
07-27-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,289
Posted By cornfork

I'm not sure what the twist is.. I looked and...

I'm not sure what the twist is.. I looked and looked but couldn't find any markings. I will definitely make note of the SST bullet and try it out.

Yes I couldn't be more happy with the gun. I had...
Forum: Black Powder
07-27-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,289
Posted By cornfork

I have a .45 Lyman Plains Rifle from the 70s. I...

I have a .45 Lyman Plains Rifle from the 70s. I got it on a trade and LOVE IT. I'm hoping to kill my first deer with it. I found that it shoots the Hornady 200gr XTP like a dream. One of these days I...
Forum: Black Powder
07-17-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
Posted By cornfork

Well the pencil trick and regular old oil seemed...

Well the pencil trick and regular old oil seemed to take care of most of it. I let it dry and will see how things look after I get off work.

As to how its been shooting. I couldn't have asked for...
Forum: Black Powder
07-15-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
Posted By cornfork

Thanks guys, I'll try out the suggestions...

Thanks guys,

I'll try out the suggestions tonight and see what works. I think I have most of the chemicals mentioned in my garage. I'll let you know how it turns out. Next time I need to be more...
Forum: Black Powder
07-15-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
Posted By cornfork

Rust in lettering on barrel after shooting

Do you guys have any tips on how to remove surface rust inside the lettering on a barrel? I cleaned the barrel after shooting but apparently I missed the grooves of the manufacturer name and model....
Forum: Black Powder
07-01-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By cornfork

I'll second that.. Great folks here for sure...

I'll second that.. Great folks here for sure :happy0001:
Forum: Black Powder
06-30-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By cornfork

Thanks BPS, You just saved me a lot of...

Thanks BPS,

You just saved me a lot of trouble! I'll will scrap the wheel weight idea and go the roofing and plumbing/scrapyard route.
Forum: Black Powder
06-29-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By cornfork

Thanks for all the info guys! I will definitely...

Thanks for all the info guys! I will definitely try the maxiballs. I'm always glad to hear some advice on what really works out in the field. I would prefer something that knocked them down quicker...
Forum: Black Powder
06-28-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By cornfork

Well I did some digging and it looks like it was...

Well I did some digging and it looks like it was made in 1973 and according to one forums, Investarms may have made it for Lyman.

I still haven't found the twist rate. There isn't any mention of...
Forum: Black Powder
06-28-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,270
Posted By cornfork

Talking Finally got myself another traditional muzzleloader

After I sold my CVA Hawken to pay for something I kicked myself for doing so. Finally after many months I picked up a Lyman Plains Rifle in .45 through a trade.

I've attached a photo of the rifle....
Forum: Optics
06-04-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 894
Posted By cornfork

Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC for $131 at Dick's Sporting goods online

With the current sale on the Prostaff, 15% off , and free shipping, you can get a Prostaff 3-9x40 scope for around $122 (before taxes). Mine came out to $131 after tax. You have to add it to the cart...
Forum: Guns
12-10-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,252
Posted By cornfork

Gibbs Jungle Carbine in .308 (deer hunting?)

Anyone use the Gibbs #7 Jungle Carbine for deer hunting? Anyone mount a scope to it?

I have shot Winchester .308 rounds through this even though I've read to use 7.62x51. If I go the 7.62x51...
Forum: Black Powder
09-23-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By cornfork

Yea the gun shot great at first before I started...

Yea the gun shot great at first before I started obsessing about cleaning it! hopefully I can make it to the range next weekend. I'll post an update after my second trip.

Wow... 12 shots!
Forum: Black Powder
09-23-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By cornfork

Thanks sabotloader! I'll also try that as well.

Thanks sabotloader! I'll also try that as well.
Forum: Black Powder
09-23-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By cornfork

Muley Hunter.. I was using Pyrodex Selec Hogdon...

Muley Hunter.. I was using Pyrodex Selec Hogdon RS

Thanks for all the tips! I can't believe how much time I wasted at the range cleaning and fixing the firing problems. I guess I had to learn the...
Forum: Black Powder
09-23-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By cornfork

Finally made it to the range with my new .50 Hawken

Well I finally got to shoot my CVA Hawken and I've got a few questions. While at the range, I think I was in cleaning overkill mode. After each shot I cleaned the barrel. I used one TC17...
Forum: Black Powder
09-14-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,339
Posted By cornfork

Congrats to both of you!

Congrats to both of you!
Forum: Black Powder
09-14-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,448
Posted By cornfork

Thanks for the info... Alright.. I think its time...

Thanks for the info... Alright.. I think its time to take this to the range. Hopefully I can find some time this weekend. I'll post a report when I get back.
Forum: Black Powder
09-13-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,448
Posted By cornfork

1995 CVA Hawken made in Spain stamped 700 kp/cm2

Guys I bought a 1995 CVA Hawken made in Spain with the 700 kp/cm2 stamp a week or so ago. I've cleaned up the gun and was excited to take it to the range when I can find the time... BUT I have that...
Forum: Black Powder
09-09-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By cornfork

Talking thanks for all the suggestions.. I went to...

thanks for all the suggestions.. I went to Walmart and picked up some foaming T-17 cleaner and other cleaning items. After letting the T-17 sit for an hour and some scrubbing, the bore looks nice and...
Forum: Black Powder
09-07-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By cornfork

Ok.. I will leave it alone. The other funny...

Ok.. I will leave it alone.

The other funny thing about my gun is the manufacture date. Of course before I bought the gun I ran across all the bad press about the 1995-1996 inline CVA guns. Well...
Forum: Black Powder
09-07-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By cornfork

Thanks guys, I was a little worried that I...

Thanks guys,

I was a little worried that I had thrown my money away.

Does anyone unscrew the breech plug on these models. I started to try and unscrew mine but it was pretty tough. I went...
Forum: Black Powder
09-07-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By cornfork

Hawken questions (cleaning and rust)

I just bought a used Hawken and when I got it home I noticed it has what appears to be surface rust in the barrel. Yes I forgot to bring my bore light when I bought it and the guy said it didn't have...
Forum: Black Powder
09-06-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,525
Posted By cornfork

Thanks guys! I am picking up the rifle tomorrow....

Thanks guys! I am picking up the rifle tomorrow. I decided to go with the Hawkens. I can't wait to try it out at the range. I will make sure and spend plenty of time at the range before taking it out...
Forum: Black Powder
09-06-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,525
Posted By cornfork

CVA .50 caliber Hawken and deer hunting

I am looking to buy a used .50 caliber Hawken and wondered if anyone in the forum had used it to hunt deer. I checked online and I couldn't quite find a good overview of the CVA model in reference to...
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