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Coonie's - Hobbs, NM
Maine Powder House
Graf & Sons, Mexico, MO
Buffalo Arms
Powder, Inc - Clarksville, AR
Those just off the top of my head, there are others. Buy in 'bulk' (5, 10, 25 # at a time to save on shipping and hazmat fee, they ship it to your door. When I start to get low, I drive the 2 hours to Clarksville to pick some up . . . no hazmat or shipping.
Someday I hope to be the person my dogs think I am . . .
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
Someone once said "a nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves."
Shiloh Sharps . . . there is no substitute.
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I've got a couple Quigley's. Waited two years for this one.. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/GJ0mA0Uh.jpg)
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High Country the B prefix means its a Bryan built Shiloh 25xx would mean 2500 + guns built after they bought Wolf Droge out . Probably built in 96-98. You need to get on the phone with buffalo arms and get some powder on the way. Did you say it's a 45-70? Swiss 1.5Fg probably your best bet or any FFg..mb
" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "
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I've got a couple Quigley's. Waited two years for this one.. Waited 4 years, 10 months and 20 days for my Hartford. Saw a #3 Sporter on Shiloh's gun inventory on a Wednesday night, called them on Thursday morning and asked if they still had it available. Had it in my hands the following Tuesday. Worth every day for the wait and anticipation for both of them.
Someday I hope to be the person my dogs think I am . . .
The only true cost of having a dog is its death.
Someone once said "a nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves."
Shiloh Sharps . . . there is no substitute.
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Very nice find, Billy Dixon! 
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Things follow me home also, it happens
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If you guys could post some pics of your rear sights and what you love/hate about it... I'd be grateful.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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Google up Montana Vintage Sights and look at the pics and prices . I have experience with a lot of them as do these other posters. Then ask questions about specific models...mb
" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "
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Congratulations, I really like my Sharps. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/15OMp7D.jpg) As to wiping sequence between shots, forget all that mixture mess. Sharpsguy (Bill Bagwell) method was to blow down the tube ( I do it after every shot) then run a tight cotton patch after the barrel fouling starts to hinder the loading process.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Jorge, that works when the humidity is high enough but when you need 8-10 shots in a row about 1-2 minutes apart and need consistant accuracy it don't. A good wiping regimen does..mb
" Cheapest velocity in the world comes from a long barrel and I sure do like them. MB "
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Jorge, that works when the humidity is high enough but when you need 8-10 shots in a row about 1-2 minutes apart and need consistant accuracy it don't. A good wiping regimen does..mb I understand. Bill Bagwell lived in Texas and that is what he taught me so that is what I use. Then again, I also don't shoot competitively (long strings).
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Shiloh, it's Shiloh. There is no such thing as a "Shilo" Sharps, dammit.[u][/u] And the spelling Nazi rears his ugly head again!!
Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.
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What smokeless powders are are you guys using?
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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What smokeless powders are are you guys using? Philistine! 
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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What smokeless powders are are you guys using? I mix it up between 2F and 3F, sometimes Swiss, sometimes Goex, sometimes even some Kik when it’s all I can find. Never tried any of that new fangled stuff in a falling block.
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