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DocGP Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5492 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 7/3/2023 5:39:41 PM EDT [#1] Raptor, How did she group? Real looker there. Doc

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Posted: 7/3/2023 7:36:20 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By DocGP:
Raptor,
How did she group? Real looker there.

Doc

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First shot was dead center and 2 inches low. Windage was dead on "from the factory". I shot a couple groups at 25 yards and they were not very good but I haven't done any load development at all. I was shooting .530 ball with .020 patch and 70 grains of FF. I mostly wanted to learn how to shoot it since I have never fired a muzzle loader before. Next time I'm going to test out some different patch/ball/powder combinations at 50 yards.

"Your enemy is never a villain in his own eyes. Keep this in mind; it may offer a way to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate — and quickly." -Heinlein.

DocGP Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5493 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 7/5/2023 12:07:14 PM EDT [#3] Man I wish you were closer to Texas. Would make a combo trip!!! Good luck and keep us updated. Doc

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Posted: 8/23/2023 4:50:41 PM EDT

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OK finally, finally got back into the shop, but have changed my mind on the direction of this rifle. I am just going bone stock as this will be using this to chase deer in the mountains. I will dull all the metal surfaces, but still try to finish it to a level which will show off the inherent beauty of the wood and brass. Plus, the next project will be a carved woods runner kit.

SO, to that point, I applied a yellow dye as a first coat and two coats of Aquafortis with heat and this is what I ended up with;

The colors look different depending on the angle, but they really do match up well. Now on to the brass. I treated it with Jim's brass black solution and rubbed back.

Now hopefully I can get about 4-6 coats of permalyn sealer on the rifle and some more pics!!

Doc

DocGP Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5511 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 8/28/2023 11:56:00 AM EDT [#5] Started rust browning the pieces and some assembly. A few pics along the way. I applied 6 coats of the Laurel mountain degreaser/browning solution to the barrel and carded it back with old denim. The external lock parts have had 3 coats. The sideplate looks good but the frizzen and such need a few more coats. More to come in a few days. Doc

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Posted: 9/9/2023 11:20:47 AM EDT

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Well, finally got her together. I don't have any good outdoor pictures, but will finish the thread with a few today when I get them. BUT, here are a few from the shop last night.

Forgive the extended wiping stick. My fingers are getting a bit arthritic and it really helps me get a grip on it.

I think it is perfect for it's intended use. It will hit the woods with me this fall chasing white tail, and hopefully, mule deer in NM. We'll see.

Doc

tc2129 Member Joined Nov 2009 Posts 4116 EE 100% (74) FL, USA	Posted: 9/9/2023 11:43:52 PM EDT [#7] Looks really good.

Dangus I'm a People Person Joined Nov 2000 Posts 4159 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 9/10/2023 12:34:25 AM EDT [#8] Looking good. My Walnut .54 is assembled and ready for finishing, but I'm in carving practice mode now. I plan to do some relief carving this time around.

armoredman Member Joined Jul 2013 Posts 9978 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 9/11/2023 1:22:41 AM EDT [#9] Beautiful, sir.

DocGP Member Joined Apr 2003 Posts 5515 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 9/11/2023 11:08:29 AM EDT [#10] A few more glamour shots. forgive my crappy photography. Doc

mechanicuss Member Joined Dec 2009 Posts 2088 EE 100% (11) USA	Posted: 9/13/2023 7:34:10 PM EDT [Last Edit: mechanicuss] [#11] Real purty, Doc! Interesting to hear how much you guys had to tweak your sights. With 70 gr 2f goex and a .530 ball, to zero at 50 yds I would'nt have had much front sight left with that little rear! I put on a taller rear from TOW.

RaptorFuel Shut up and color. Joined Aug 2008 Posts 2935 EE 100% (4) NH, USA	Posted: 9/13/2023 7:52:33 PM EDT [#12] You've inspired me to finish my Colonial. I still need to finish the finish. I can't get the bone black to look the way I want. The following coat of T&T oil rubs most of it off.
	"Your enemy is never a villain in his own eyes. Keep this in mind; it may offer a way to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate — and quickly." -Heinlein.

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Posted: 9/13/2023 8:42:48 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By mechanicuss:
Real purty, Doc!

Interesting to hear how much you guys had to tweak your sights. With 70 gr 2f goex and a .530 ball, to zero at 50 yds I would'nt have had much front sight left with that little rear! I put on a taller rear from TOW.

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I had to take quite a bit of front sight off on my Colonial to zero at 50 yards.

gODZOOKIE Joined May 2013 Posts 7028 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 1/24/2024 11:43:27 AM EDT [#14] Gonna spend some time on this thread. Mine’ll be here Friday

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