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Forum: Black Powder

02-16-2005, 11:31 AM

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BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

Hey folks,

This thread really is going Type "A". Perhaps this one has run it's course.

It would be more beneficial for everyone that posts of this nature to include details surrounding the...

Forum: Black Powder

02-14-2005, 01:24 PM

Replies: 96

BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

Polychoke, set on full + rifled slug = ruined barrel and choke.

Forum: Black Powder

02-11-2005, 11:24 AM

Replies: 96

BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

Which is why I was also wondering what the history of the rifle?
The picture shows a barrel loaded with rust? That indicates poor maintenance to me.

I don't think Wolfhound was trying to post...

Forum: Black Powder

02-11-2005, 08:00 AM

Replies: 96

BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

Wolfhound76, what was the shooting history of that barrel?
In other words, whom owned it, how did they care for it and what was the loading history of the barrel? Was it always properly loaded...

Forum: Black Powder

02-09-2005, 02:27 PM

Replies: 96

BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

I accidentally fed a slug into a full choke shotgun and blew the barrel apart.

That was at age 12.

No physical injury, but my father was sure pissed off after he got past the "Ok, the boy...

Forum: Black Powder

02-09-2005, 01:54 PM

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BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

Mistakes can certainly be made by everyone.

I think that continued re-inforcement regarding safe practices and procedures is essential.

Also, if you become aware that someone is doing...

Forum: Black Powder

02-09-2005, 11:53 AM

Replies: 96

BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

FYI
WARNING:

DO NOT USE CVA IN- LINE RIFLES WITH
95 OR 96 SERIAL NUMBERS
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT
RECALL REMINDER

In 1997, Connecticut Valley Arms, Inc., voluntarily implemented...

Forum: Black Powder

02-09-2005, 11:17 AM

Replies: 96

BP guns blowing up?

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Posted By Tahquamenon

RE: BP guns blowing up?

And read, understand and follow the instructions for your specific rifle.

If you are buying a used rifle, obtian the operation & loading instructions for that model. Also a great idea to have...

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