Had some cast .357 pistol bullets. Took the false muzzle off and “seated” a bullet through it. Resulted in a slug engraving by rifling that measured.357. So looks like if I could come up with a .350...
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Forum: Muzzleloading.
Had some cast .357 pistol bullets. Took the false muzzle off and “seated” a bullet through it. Resulted in a slug engraving by rifling that measured.357. So looks like if I could come up with a .350...
Forum: Vintage Rifle & Range Scopes
Sunny guns. Envious! One needs to go on this rifle .326195
My Lester Cox made .36 slug gun muzzle loader
Forum: Factory Rifles
All good things to say about Homestead gun parts. Would not hesitate to go thru them again.
Forum: Our Town
Thus far Nebraska is a gun friendly state. The constitutional carry has passed. I’m just north and west of Grand Island. If you’re into muzzle loaders the GI club owns 80 acres along the Loup River...
Forum: Single Shot Guns
Two dandies! Love the Ballad and really appreciate the history of the double. Congratulations
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Thanks. Going to be baby steps to get ready to shoot this rifle. Suitable bullet, sights. either Unertl style scope or iron sights of some kind. Found this pic of a Cox rifle and adjustable rear...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Has 1-15 twist barrel. Ordinary .36 cleaning jag with patch will not go in.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
I have Roberts book. Read it multiple times and reviewed parts last night. This rifle has scope blocks but also is tapped for iron sights. Anyone have a Cox rifle? And can post pics of the sights....
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Been searching and found limited information so far. Nobade is right the false muzzle is made for cross paper patch. The challenge of correct bullet has me head scratching. Seems a smooth sided...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Local gunshow this weekend. Found this rifle this morning. Lester Cox built.36 slug gun. Made in 1969. Bore is pristine. False muzzle and bullet starter. Any advice in feeding/shooting...
Perfect day for shooting. Good number of shooters. My best “plunder” a Matt O’Callahan throwing knife!325699
Forum: Single Shot Guns
I have a Stevens 44 that is 25-20 win but the barrel is simply marked 25-20 so not automatically 25-20SS. I would stay with 25-20 , 32-20 type cartridges. It said the 44 action is not strong enough...
Forum: Gunsmithing Tips & Tricks
I have always used Dem-bart tools and found em pretty easy to use. A checking cradle or similar fixture to hold the stock firmly while cutting is a big help too.
Forum: Factory Rifles
Stevens 311A 20ga. Somehow followed me home.325485
Forum: Muzzleloading.
That’s in amazing condition, scary good.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Oh dang! I’m worse off than I thought I was. Will you help me explain that to the wife? Lol
Ps I did miss adding my .45 to my list. Kinda looking like I might have some sorta problem.
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Yup a lot of folks in my neck of the woods are looking for and shooting .32. Fun and economical to shoot. I have not gone there yet but have a .36, .38, .40, .50, .54 and a .58. So am missing a...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
If you happen to live on an area where is muzzle loader rendezvous or convention happens those can be good place to pick up a good used flint lock. If you’re in or close to Nebraska I can point you...
Forum: Muzzleloading.
Great work!!! Looks like you did some fine carving work at the wrist. Would you post a closeup of that?
Forum: Special Projects
That turned into one super dandy pistol!
Forum: Muzzleloading.
You make it sounds so easy. Lost me at “ make a plan”. Lol. Good work
Forum: Muzzleloading.
No other markings. I had the brass framed one apart. It originally would not stay at half cock. A good cleaning of all parts fixed that. The internals are not finely finished so a lower end gun I’m...
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