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BrushBlind - I Like the Chinese finger idea. Are they thin enough to get around the rod? If all else fails, a few grains of ffff/goex at the range. This one will wait until after the season. Thanks again for all the help, stay safe and have a Happy Thanksgiving!! phil

Yep, it is a Frontier. Might try the the black powder idea if all else fails. I have a few long drill bits. Yet another option. thanks folks.

Thanks for all the help. Again I don't have any info on how it got this way or what's been done prior. It is a CVA .50 cal, barrel is made in Spain, not sure about the lock or stock. It's percussion, not flint and looking at the nipple it looks like it was never fired. Makes sense since the...

Need help figuring out how to remove the lower end of a wood ramrod that is jammed in the barrel. I have a splintered end about 1/4" below the crown of the barrel. The gun is a CVA .50 cal kit gun with an octagonal barrel. My friend inherited it in that condition so I have no idea if it was...

Great job!! He's the future of the sport.....love he giant grin!

Welcome to new jersey where you need a firearms id card to buy a bb gun........I believe sling-shots are exempt, but that might change.

Not sure, they were on there when I bought it. I did remove them and didn't notice any names, trademarks etc. Torx screws, not allen.

Sold......pending details. thanks Steve!!! Phil

White Thunderbolt -.504 cal - Good condition overall. Some very light pitting in the breech area. Bore is nice and bright. Included are 3 extra breech plugs and a rear sight. Apologies for the low quality pics from my phone. $450.00 .......Note: Shipping costs not included - Actual UPS...

Ed, use musket caps on a majority of my Whites....Whitetails, Blacktail, T-bolt, super 91's in .451 & .504 plug lube is a large can of Never Seize I've had forever. It will out live me! lol hope you're recovery is going well!

Ed, Hope all's well. Congrats to your grandson....a real nice deer for sure. Glad you and your family are keeping the tradition alive! Phil

molds out of brass or steel have worked well for my needs......they're more durable than aluminum and hold the heat well.

Re: Cast bullet results -question 52Bore, Nice looking bullets, great results!! I have the Gould 45, but I'm interested in learning more about the Gould 50/475 HP?? What's the cast as size and who made the mold?? Any info, model#, etc would be appreciated thx

Re: Bullet Casting Tips - pre-heating to add a small suggestion to Ed's excellent write up... When casting with a large mold, more than one mold or one with multiple cavities, I pre-heat my molds on a small single element electric hotplate which I found at a thrift store for $8. A square...

from what I remember, fluxing is used primarily to help blend other metals such as tin, antimony with your lead. It's helpful when you require a harder bullet usually for a higher speed centerfire bullet. Since most ML bullets are pure lead it's really not as critical to our casting unless...

I think it would definitely be beneficial.....maybe tie a range report or two directly to a specific mold & ML's??

Idaholewis, a picture's worth a thousand words. I see exactly how the hammer in the pic could miss the sweet spot on a musket cap and glance off the side. Any concern regarding heating the hammer to bend into alignment? Loss of hardening, tempering?? thx,

Gents, thanks for the replies...I guess extended range time is on the agenda. I'll test both caps! Ed- I do have big hands, old eyes and with this weather a larger cap with wings might make life a little easier. btw, I got that .50 LH New Englander 52Bore - Powder is another story. I have...

My sidelocks need to be dusted off and haven't been to the range for quite some time. Since ML season is winding down I'll have some time to clean out the cob webs. They are currently fitted with # 11 nipples. Knowing that musket caps are hotter, are there any pro's/con's to converting the...

Thanks GM54 May go the Timney route if someone's spare bold doesn't surface. I thought I had a parts gun, but I'll be darned if I can find it!! I'm not in a hurry. Just like to wrap up loose ends. Timney makes a nice replacement. I replaced a few factory triggers with Timney's. Crisp, easy...