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I have an older model Cabelas 54. Cal Hawken, and was wondering if there is any way to convert it from #11 Percussion caps to Musket Caps. I have the hardest time in messing with the #11 caps, and the Musket caps fit me much better.

I sold a pistol to a friend's relative who lives 1000 miles away. Communication was steady up until the dealer received the pistol on his end. The last I heard, his dealer had signed for the package and hadn't called the buyer. It had been 3 days since the dealer received it! The buyer...

I have an Investarms / Dixie Gun Works 54 Caliber percussion Hawken that is acting up on me. This afternoon I went to shoot it, and every time I fired the hammer would have to be cocked a 2nd or 3rd time before it would fire the cap. I'm using CCI #11 caps, and have never had an issue with...

I have several Hawken flintlock and percussion rifles alike, and all say the same thing for load data. Either 80 gr. of Goex, 90 gr. of Goex, or 100 gr. of Goex. Here's my problem. I've weighed an 80 grain charge, and placed it in my slide powder measure, and it always comes out to around...

I have a S&W M&P 45 NRA Edition. It has a logo on the front of the slide, and came with the 'Performance Center' package from S&W which includes the upgraded sear (4.2 pounds), and a few other bells and whistles. It has never been fired, and has been kept in the safe since acquisition from...

I have two Hawken rifles that are made by Investarm, and I bought both from Dixie Gun Works. I lost the load data chart a few years back, and haven't used them since. Does anyone have the Goex FFG load data for the following projectiles? ~50 cal Round Ball ~54 Cal Round Ball ~50 Cal...

Does anyone here have a chart for optimal twist rate and barrel length for a particular bullet weight? For reference, I am trying to figure out the optimal bullet weight for a .223 barrel that is 24" long with a 1:12" twist rate. Thanks.

I've been working up loads for my TC Encore .223, and am now moving on to my .308. The problem I'm having is that there is no published data using IMR 8208 XBR and a single shot pistol. Lyman, Sierra, and Hornady all have a "TC or Single Shot Pistol" section, but they don't list...

The wife gave me the nod tonight, and said I could get another Encore pistol barrel to add to my collection. :cool: Here is the predicament that I am running into. I'm wanting a good deer / elk cartridge handgun, and am thinking along the lines of either a .308 or 7mm-08 barrel. The only...

Ok, I recently acquired several thousand .45 ACP of the SMALL PRIMER variety that so many commercial companies are seeming to produce these days. With the primer being changed from Large Primer, what used to be SAAMI standard, to Small Primer, what I'm seeing a lot of today, what will be the...

A buddy and me were sitting around our local gun shop today, and noticed a strange trend. This shop does high volume sales with an average on Friday & Saturday of 5 to 10 sales an hour. The prices are cheaper than Bud's Guns, and everyone seems to flock to it on the weekends. After about...

So, I'm in my local gun shop today, and minding my own business, when a young '20-something' kid comes in to ask the owner what the best caliber for hunting deer would be. The owner automatically says, "That's easy ... 300 WinMag!" :eek: Now, I'm not opposed to a guy wanting to sell a gun...

I've spoken to several people about this topic, and no one can agree on anything. When I look in Sierra, Lyman, Hornady, and Lee reloading manuals they all list different data for Modern (Ruger Single Shot) , Rolling Block, and Marlin 1895 rifles. What data should I use? It's confusing...

I just bought a new T/C Encore rifle, and had a few questions for those of you who own these types of rifles. First off, if I want to change to a pistol caliber and configuration, do I only need to buy the pistol grip, barrel and fore end? Then convert it from a carbine/rifle to a pistol...

I'm looking to consolidate my powders on the next purchase, and use more of the same powder for crossovers. I reload 9mm, 40 S&W, and 45 ACP. Can you give me any input on Accurate #2 and/or Accurate #7? I'm looking for both low recoil and target applications for all of the calibers...

I have a new barrel for my Beretta M9, and am in the process of installation. I removed the Locking Block without any problems. However, I cannot get the Locking Block Plunger Retaining Pin out. I have the correct size punch, and have tried punching it in several different directions using a...

I know a lot when it comes to custom rifles, but when it comes down to handguns I know very little. Could someone please help me here? I bought a S&W M&P 9 over the weekend for my wife to carry. We shot it yesterday, and she wishes to reduce the recoil and trigger weight. Could someone...

A buddy of mine dropped off some brass to me this morning, and I'm not sure I want to reload them. They are in a late 60's Western Super X Silvertip box, and have R-P headstamps. The box is vintage and has the price "$5.55" written on it Should I just hang on to these for nostalgic reasons...

It appears that we now have a fox in the hen house. Do you think he could possibly be a wolf in sheep's clothing? I'm still not certain on where I stand with this. What are your thoughts? http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2011-01-24-guns24_ST_N.htm

I'm looking for a rifle/shotgun combo for my step-son's first rifle. He's going to be 10 yrs. old on his next b-day, and I want to get him a 410/22 combo or similar. The last I heard ... Remington imported an over/under 410/22 combo back in 2008, but they stopped for some reason. Any...