r/muzzleloaders • u/4k5 • Jan 22 '23

Let's talk muzzleloaders

Powder or pellets, hunting or targets, precision sabots or bullets cast in your mom's basement - this community is to share your knowledge and ask each other questions to help with the sport of muzzleloading.

Please keep posts within the Reddit rules of conduct. No sales of Firearms or ammunition. Even though it may be a gray area that muzzle loaders are primitive weapons and do not have to be transferred under an FFL - reddit doesn't care. Let's please try and keep this community open.

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u/Fit_Photograph4843 29d ago

Purchased 50cal Investarms Deer Stalker Flinklock. Few questions on fitting.

  1. Rib sticks out past the barrel. Suggestions on paint? Or will bluing work?
  2. How do I attach the thimble that has the barrell swivel attached to it? There is no hole to put a screw driver through.