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Forum: Reloading
11-25-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By Rootsy

There is a reason competitive shooters, for the...

There is a reason competitive shooters, for the most part, are using wet tumbling with stainless pins. It cleans all areas and eliminates extra steps to post tumble cleaning. Important when you are...
Forum: Black Powder
10-25-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,878
Posted By Rootsy

I would say I am a purist... ...

I would say I am a purist...

http://jarootfarms.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_4950.jpg
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Rootsy

Those Bucks County style guns can be tricky to...

Those Bucks County style guns can be tricky to get "right". With that comb drop they can be real cheek thumpers too. But the lines are extremely pleasing to the eye.



Only took so long...
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Rootsy

Got Flintlock?

Hot off of my bench. Began this gun in January 2011 and finished it in late September. I've been adding finish coats every couple of days and I have 2 to go. Needs some final regulation to dial it...
Forum: Black Powder
12-27-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Rootsy

One must ALWAYS evaluate throat and muzzle...

One must ALWAYS evaluate throat and muzzle erosion on a military rifle... As well as evaluate the bore... ALWAYS.
Forum: Black Powder
12-27-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,090
Posted By Rootsy

I don't care what you shoot an animal with, if...

I don't care what you shoot an animal with, if the projectile does not hit the mark then you're in for work. Put it in the boiler room and forget about it, no matter what it is. Hit em in the guts,...
Forum: Black Powder
12-02-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,315
Posted By Rootsy

Just by looking at the bore & the machining of...

Just by looking at the bore & the machining of the rifling you can tell it is a modern, mass produced barrel. Not to mention the fact that the lettering on the barrel is done with a machine.
Forum: Black Powder
11-12-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 623
Posted By Rootsy

Run that ticking through the washing machine once...

Run that ticking through the washing machine once or twice to break down and remove the sizing before you use it.

Every Walmart here has a fabric department. I bought a few yards and now have a...
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2010, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,383
Posted By Rootsy

sureform tools make for fast efficient wood...

sureform tools make for fast efficient wood removal also and you can interchange the actual cutting tool shape on the handle... They come in various sizes also.
Forum: Black Powder
10-27-2010, 05:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,108
Posted By Rootsy

Don't have any idea of OAL. I am 5' 7" and with...

Don't have any idea of OAL. I am 5' 7" and with her set on my foot the muzzle is about nose level. Has a 50 cal 42" Green Mountain B weight swamped tube. I cut it to a 13 1/2" LOP.

Currently...
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,108
Posted By Rootsy

This is my favorite... We'll see if it is...

This is my favorite... We'll see if it is replaced by the build currently in process...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/jaroot13/ALR%20Flintlock%20Album/P1010633.jpg
Forum: Black Powder
10-26-2010, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,383
Posted By Rootsy

#49 or #50 Nicholson cabinet makers rasp will be...

#49 or #50 Nicholson cabinet makers rasp will be invaluable. You are going to have to invest in some tools if you plant to whittle a stock from a blank.
Forum: Black Powder
10-04-2010, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By Rootsy

Spend the extra $60 - $80 and opt for a Rice...

Spend the extra $60 - $80 and opt for a Rice tube... Get it swamped.. you will not regret that choice either...
Forum: Black Powder
10-01-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By Rootsy

On top of being able to use hand tools and how to...

On top of being able to use hand tools and how to sharpen them there are a couple of very good books available that step you completely through the process... Even if you have a few under your belt...
Forum: Black Powder
09-24-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,651
Posted By Rootsy

Finished... In time for Fall...

Took 1 year 9 months but I finally finished this project up. Everything was done by hand except drilling holes and cutting the butt to length for LOP...

50 Cal, 1:70, 42" B weight swamped Green...
Forum: Guns
02-01-2010, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By Rootsy

L&R may make a replacement for that lock. Not...

L&R may make a replacement for that lock. Not exactly sure what they offer these days... R.E. Davis may also.
Forum: Guns
01-08-2010, 05:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 804
Posted By Rootsy

Reloading Bench Clean-out

Have the following list of items to dispose of. I prefer FTF but am willing to mail on your dime. I live in extreme NW Hillsdale County, Michigan. Bank Check or USPS M.O preferred but paypal usable...
Forum: Black Powder
12-28-2009, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,304
Posted By Rootsy

a cap lock and a flint lock are two entirely...

a cap lock and a flint lock are two entirely different animals... if you want quick reliable ignition with the shortest ignition time possible then use straight BP in both the pan and charge.
Forum: Black Powder
12-22-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,744
Posted By Rootsy

forget those straight barrels... you haven't...

forget those straight barrels... you haven't lived until you've handled a swamped barreled smoke pole...
Forum: Black Powder
11-24-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By Rootsy

Historically... More or less all flintlocks have...

Historically... More or less all flintlocks have removable breech plugs... Most just aren't very easily removed...
Forum: Black Powder
11-20-2009, 06:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,762
Posted By Rootsy

Then you pull the trigger and get this.... ...

Then you pull the trigger and get this....

Boom! (http://picasaweb.google.com/tfprocter/GunDamage?authkey=Gv1sRgCLGz3rj1-N6LvQE&feat=email#5400211948573486322)
Forum: Guns
10-30-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,554
Posted By Rootsy

Bought one new in Sept 98 chambered for 25-06. ...

Bought one new in Sept 98 chambered for 25-06. Had a bad tube on it and wouldn't shoot for snot (believe me I put my time in trying to make it). The bore did not exit concentric with the OD of the...
Forum: Guns
10-20-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By Rootsy

Did you use a tack cloth to wipe it down before...

Did you use a tack cloth to wipe it down before spraying? If it has little pin type bumps it is most likely dirt. If you look closely and see them as craters it is solvent pop.

In body work /...
Forum: Guns
10-08-2009, 05:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,372
Posted By Rootsy

what reticle does each have? Adjustment type?

what reticle does each have? Adjustment type?
Forum: Guns
10-06-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,134
Posted By Rootsy

2 rifles, 1 revolver, 1 carry weapon, 10 rounds...

2 rifles, 1 revolver, 1 carry weapon, 10 rounds for each rifle, 2 speed loaders for the revolver and one magazine for my carry weapon. 1 week in length 600 miles from my reloading bench...
Forum: Guns
09-29-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Rootsy

P.O. Ackley designed his improved cartridges in...

P.O. Ackley designed his improved cartridges in such as way as to be able to fire the parent cartridge. He accomplished this by setting the neck / shoulder intersection rearward toward the breech...
Forum: Firearm Review Forum
09-29-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,512
Posted By Rootsy

700 SPS Tactical

After a lengthy internalizing debate I decided on a 700 SPS Tactical for a new varmint rifle and a good custom rifle build base.

Specs. Remington SPS Tactical...
Forum: Guns
09-28-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,283
Posted By Rootsy

With regard to recoil... You must convince...

With regard to recoil... You must convince yourself.... There is no spoon.... Squeeze and follow through.

Unless you nuzzle your eyeball right up to that scope that thing isn't going to hurt...
Forum: Guns
09-24-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By Rootsy

How about this one? ...

How about this one?

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/muzzleloading-guns/303755-wts-lyman-great-plains-rifle.html
Forum: Guns
09-21-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Rootsy

Pre-inspection of your location before licensing...

Pre-inspection of your location before licensing and yearly visit at a minimum to inspect your bound book, inventory and other records... Pretty much SOP...
Forum: Guns
09-21-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By Rootsy

You are speaking of an 01 FFL or what is commonly...

You are speaking of an 01 FFL or what is commonly referred to as an FFL for doing commercial business of non NFA type weapons. You can always fill out the forms which can be ordered from ATF.gov and...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
09-19-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,399
Posted By Rootsy

1:66 as delivered from Lyman

1:66 as delivered from Lyman
Forum: Guns
09-19-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 811
Posted By Rootsy

Bump to the top

Bump to the top
Forum: Guns
09-19-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,403
Posted By Rootsy

Would you consider an even trade for my AR that I...

Would you consider an even trade for my AR that I have listed in the classifieds here? Link to it is: HERE (http://huntingnet.com/forum/guns/303752-wts-dpms-ar-15-target-lr.html)

I am an 03 FFL...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
09-17-2009, 02:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,399
Posted By Rootsy

You give me my asking price and I'll pick up the...

You give me my asking price and I'll pick up the shipping.
Forum: Guns
09-15-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 52,905
Posted By Rootsy

It is very simple... If the gun crosses state...

It is very simple... If the gun crosses state lines then the RECEIVER (person receiving the firearm from the shipper) OF THE FIREARM MUST BE AN 01 FFL at a minimum (03 FFL if the firearm is...
Forum: Muzzleloading Guns
09-15-2009, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,399
Posted By Rootsy

WTS - Lyman Great Plains Rifle

Hand built by moi Winter 2007 from a Lyman kit. 50 Caliber, percussion. Walnut stock was stained and has 12 hand rubbed coats of tung oil on top. All of the steel and furniture has been browned with...
Forum: Guns
09-15-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 811
Posted By Rootsy

Wts - DPMS AR-15 Target / LR

DPMS lower receiver, only ever used on this gun.

DPMS LPK with JP 3 lb springs. Has a set screw under the trigger to remove creep - easily removable if you wish. Otherwise everything in the FCG...
Forum: Guns
09-15-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,137
Posted By Rootsy

Johnson's Sporting Goods on M52 just North of...

Johnson's Sporting Goods on M52 just North of Adrian...
Forum: Black Powder
02-06-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,445
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Going to build a traditional gun... need help

TOTW may be attractive for your Hawken but if you are serious about building one of these, do it right and look up don Stith (http://www.donstith.com/muzzle_loading_rifles.html) or The Hawken Shop...
Forum: Black Powder
01-23-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Let the adventure begin

The lock plate has been inletted. The lock panel has to be thinned on each side about 3/16". The stock has a lot of extra wood that has to come off in a lot of areas... Good for carving stock.

...
Forum: Black Powder
01-21-2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Let the adventure begin

Have not decided yet... I have some... Have used it on other stuff... Lot of work if you don't do it correctly...
Forum: Black Powder
01-21-2009, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Let the adventure begin

Making progress in light of a few setbacks. First I had to swap the Early Germanic for a Round Faced English lock.. The Germanic just would not fit and allow for a forward lock bolt. Not without...
Forum: Black Powder
01-16-2009, 05:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By Rootsy

RE: BUTT PLATE IDEAS

Get a pair of steel toed boots....
Forum: Guns
01-13-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,036
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Am I the only HNI guy going after an AR-15?

Already taken care of....

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/jaroot13/ar2.jpg
Forum: Black Powder
01-12-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,894
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Lyman GPR questions

If the hammer is too badly out of alignment you can remove it, heat it with a torch and bend it slightly to bring it into better side to side alignnment with the nipple.

Base pins should not be...
Forum: Black Powder
01-08-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Let the adventure begin

Of course....;)
Forum: Black Powder
01-08-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Let the adventure begin

First swamped gun I've ever had. Compared to my GPR and Hawkens this thing feels like a feather hanging out there in front of my fore hand... Balance is exceptional.
Forum: Black Powder
01-08-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By Rootsy

Let the adventure begin

The winter project has arrived... This should keep me busy well into ice out... If not longer.

We'll be modifying parts, etc to model a mid 18th century colonial American Longrifle. Most of...
Forum: Guns
01-02-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,913
Posted By Rootsy

RE: Remington 700 CDL Stock F/S

Photos?
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