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Any photos of the old gal blowing smoke? I know this has been a real learning project. Would you share the story of trials and tribulations relearning the past?
John McCain is my war hero.
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Joe, I worked on the project of developing shells for the 10 bore for several months. Life would have been easier if it had been a 12 or 16 ga or any gauge where the modern shells are one piece including the base [ala Winchester AA type]. These can be converted by grinding off the brass rims to fit the pinfire rim recess. Unfortunately no such 10 ga. casings were to be found. With the help of you and others who generously told me of their experiences, I was able to develop a custom brass hull [Rocky Mt. Cartridge] and then modify it to pinfire. The story is a bit long to write here, but finally I have reliable ammo.
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There's a gap in my battery for a nice example of a pinfire; and then getting it up and running and taking some game with it is on my "to do" list...
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where does one obtain the primers for reloading?
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keep it simple and keep it safe...
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If you do not care to fabricate your own cases You can start here http://hlebooks.com/pinfire/cal16-01.htm
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You have my admiration for seeking a challenge and winning.
My friends gawk at my affectations with RMC full length brass, but I hold no candle to you and a pinfire.
You have me in awe
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No. 10 or 11 percussion caps will work in pinfire shells.
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Skeettx, I inquired at the site you reference, but they only had kits for 16 ga.
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Yes, only 12 and 16
but maybe some of the other have these gauges
Well done, well done
Mike
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