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Yes - by all means Tom, keep us posted.

Finding what the rifle wants as far as regulation is concerned, is a trial. I think using two targets is best - side by side, just like the barrels, and aim the right barrel at the right target, left barrel at the left target. It's easier to keep the holes separate in your mind. Once you get them to where they'll superpose,you're about done. Another 10 or 15gr. should have them shooting parallel, if that's what you want.

Usually some where between on top of each other and almost on top, is about perfect for a black powder rifle with a 200yard range.

The discussion on lubes usually brings up a smorg. of home made mixes.

I prefer to simply use Neetsfoot oil, Trackofthewolf's Mink Oil, or for short hunts- less than a week, I'll use Hoppe's #9 PLUS. Regular Hoppe's #9 is not the same - does not work. #9 PLUS is a BP lube/solvent, while #9 is a smokeless solvent.

The wintergreen/camphor stuff like Bore Butter do not work in cold weather. They go brittle hard when it's cold. When it's not cold, they can sit in the corners of the grooves and build up, holding fouling and promoting trouble. I don't use them.

LHV and Shenendoah lubes would work find for a day hunt, but not longer before cleaning. The reason I say this, is that they can evapourate from the patch and leave you with a dry patch, or a patch that can then absorb moisture and rust your barrel. 1 or maybe 2 days at the most adn that's it for me, for those two.

They are both VERY accurate & clean shooting lubes that usually require 10 to 20gr. MORE powder to achieve the same accuracy as less-slippery lubes.

If they dry out, they might allow the shot's fouling prevent an easy load for a fast second shot- those are needed, time to time. If they dry out, the shot might not go where it is supposed to go.

I'd stick with oils - Neetsfoot or Mink. I've left my rifle loaded for several months, yet hit centre when finally firing the load off on target. I used track's mink oil. Warm it up, soak patches, squeeze them out between your finger and thumb - hard. That's it.

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Daryl

"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

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