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Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-13-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,344
Posted By jbettin
Re: First handgun

wow thanks for all the great advice, I think I will go with the .44mag. I've got it narrowed down to the S&W model 629 or 29 or the Ruger redhawk. I also saw that the Ruger blackhawk SA can be...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 08-13-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,344
Posted By jbettin
First handgun

Im looking into getting my first hand gun. I would like to get something that would be a good sidearm for the northwest U.S. and possibly even Alaska if I can ever get enough money together for a...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-20-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,527
Posted By jbettin
Re: Howda Pistol

I'm looking at the pics on cabelas and it looks like its got a nifty ramrod holder that pivots up so u dont loose the ramrod is that correct?
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-18-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,801
Posted By jbettin
Re: Black powder Ammo

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe black powder rounds and cowboy loads are the same? If so then Black Hills Ammunition and Goex both make cowboy loads in .38 special and .38 colt, maybe even...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-15-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,192
Posted By jbettin
Re: Browning BPS or Ithica 37?

so I found and purchased a used Browning BPS at scheels yesterday, serial number dates it at 1991 has the upland scene engraved in the receiver has a few scratches in the wood, a few spots of rust...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-11-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,192
Posted By jbettin
Re: Browning BPS or Ithica 37?

Well I think I decided to go with the Browning, from what I have read they seem to be about equal guns with the Ithaca being about 4 oz lighter but i can get the BPS for $479 as opposed to $699 for...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-11-2010, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By jbettin
Re: Too Much Corrosion?

I thought CVA just didn't sell parts for their side locks i believe they still sell parts for their inclines
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but I would defiantly try to clean it first. depending on the gun the barrel may be...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 01-10-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,192
Posted By jbettin
Browning BPS or Ithica 37?

I'm looking for a new shotgun to replace my Winchester 1200 20 ga. I have it narrowed down to the Browning BPS Hunter or the Ithaca model 37 featherlight both in the 12 ga. Does anyone have...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-20-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,194
Posted By jbettin
Re: Roger Old Army .457

While it is not necessary to put grease over the ball if your using wonder wads, I find that it makes clean up a lot easier if you put a bit of bore butter over them. If you don't use the wads then...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-17-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,093
Posted By jbettin
Re: Proper flint adjustment.

I also cant get pyrodex to ignite dependably in my flintlock, used to use goex but now my city has passed a ban on real black powder, hefty fine if your caught with it and no one sells it :mad: any...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-04-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,098
Posted By jbettin
Re: Hunting Question-New BP shooter*

hmm so maybe I'm just doing more work than I need to. I shoot pyrodex and I was just always worried about moisture getting in so I shoot it and clean it after every hunt
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-03-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,098
Posted By jbettin
Re: Hunting Question-New BP shooter*

I always clear my rifle after a bad day in the the field:(. but then I shoot a sidelock percussion so it may be different for an inline.
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-29-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By jbettin
Re: new barrel for CVA hawkins

new update, I finally got a hold of deer creek products and was able to order a new barrel, I guess they have just been very busy and thats why the phones were always busy. the replacement was $93...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-22-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By jbettin
Re: new barrel for CVA hawkins

so after some independent research and many unanswered or unhelpful phone calls to CVA and deer creek products:mad:, I have decided to just build a new gun kit, I was looking at the dixie gun works...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-18-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,706
Posted By jbettin
new barrel for CVA hawkins

Hi all, new to the forums here. I recently bought a CVA hawken .50 cal rifle that needs a new breech plug or a new barrel. problem is I cant seem to find either. CVA tells me to contact Deer Creek...
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