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Offline Longhunter

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The Flintlock ritual
« on: March 06, 2017, 12:01:23 PM »
"Flint be sharp to make good spark, no damp be in the pan

pick the vent it must be clear to do the job at hand.

plug the vent with feathered quill when storing for the night

do your part so carefully and it will serve you right."
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Re: The Flintlock ritual
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2017, 12:07:00 PM »
Fine advice and true.
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Re: The Flintlock ritual
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2017, 12:54:11 PM »
Yep, so true.
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Re: The Flintlock ritual
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2017, 01:48:49 PM »
Yes sir!
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Re: The Flintlock ritual
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2017, 02:06:40 PM »
:rt th  Yep, nice one Ron...
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