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noelf2 · September 22, 2010, 07:16 PM

Looks like a Traditions "deer hunter". I have the flintlock version in 50 cal. Sounds like it wasn't cleaned properly if the nipple had rust in it (never took the nipple out when cleaning it). You should take the side access screw out and clean the entire channel to the barrel as well. May be some pitting in there. And you plan to use cotton patches with a .452 bullet for a 1911? Never heard of anyone doing that before. Bet your accuracy will pretty much suck.

September 22, 2010, 07:16 PM	#2
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	Looks like a Traditions "deer hunter". I have the flintlock version in 50 cal. Sounds like it wasn't cleaned properly if the nipple had rust in it (never took the nipple out when cleaning it). You should take the side access screw out and clean the entire channel to the barrel as well. May be some pitting in there. And you plan to use cotton patches with a .452 bullet for a 1911? Never heard of anyone doing that before. Bet your accuracy will pretty much suck. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.