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Offline Watchmaker

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Howdy!
« on: March 05, 2021, 05:53:03 PM »
Howdy! Danny here. I've been dabbling in black powder muzzle loading for about 20 years now. Up to now I've only hunted and shot a Lyman Great Plains .54 that a kind friend gave me. As more and more of my hunting buddies got more and more expensive rifles I've kind of gone the opposite way and wanted to experience all that muzzle loading has to offer. A bucket list item for me is to build a muzzle loader or several. The kit is in and that's what led me to your forum. Sorry but I'll be asking a lot of questions soon.

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Re: Howdy!
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2021, 07:19:40 PM »
Please, don't apologize for asking questions.
 There is a wealth of knowledge here .
 I will be starting my first kit soon also.
  Remember to post pics. People seem to like that around here.
 Oh and welcome to the TMA.
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Re: Howdy!
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2021, 07:48:43 PM »
Welcome to the TMA Danny!  :hairy  :applaud  :*:
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Re: Howdy!
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2021, 08:03:06 PM »
Welcome Danny, glad to have you aboard!
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Offline Winter Hawk

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Re: Howdy!
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2021, 08:36:46 PM »
Welcome from SE Ohio, Danny!  One requirement of kit builders is LOTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS!  :lol sign  And ask away. there are some very knowledgeable people here who are very willing to answer questions.  :toast

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Re: Howdy!
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2021, 08:53:07 PM »
Welcome Danny!  :shake

Those ol' Lyman .54 GPR are darn good rifles! Kits and making your own are fun too!!!  :bl th up
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Re: Howdy!
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2021, 07:41:18 AM »
Welcome Danny! LOL, now that you've let the cat-out-of-the-bag about having a new kit to build, I think it's in the rules (well, at least it should be), ya have to keep us abreast of your progress!  :hairy
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