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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-17-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By 55andholding
Re: Teaching an old dog new tricks

So the wedge should need to be tapped in place pretty firmly? Are there different thickness wedges?

Probably stupid questions.

Maybe slightly crush the brass side plates to tighten things up?...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-17-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By 55andholding
Re: Teaching an old dog new tricks

I do appreciate the wisdom you guy's are sharing.

Thanks
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-17-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By 55andholding
Re: Teaching an old dog new tricks

Hawg, What I mean is my wedge pin just falls out. It is like it needs another one pushed in from the other side to make it tight. Is there a fix for this? Maybe crush (adjust) the piece on the barrel...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-16-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By 55andholding
Re: Teaching an old dog new tricks

Thanks Eagle.

I've been reading up on this subject today. I have a box of conicals I found in my gun shed, but I think I will buy a mold and make some balls.

I'm wondering...What is a gun like...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-16-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By 55andholding
Re: Teaching an old dog new tricks

Thanks for the advice, Hawg, Jack. I have a slew of questions but it is late here. Sleep time.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 09-15-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By 55andholding
Teaching an old dog new tricks

Howdy folks

I was given an old CVA Hawkens the other day and caught the bug. Problem is I don't know anything about black powder guns.

This gun is a 50 cal.

I don't even know what bullet to...
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