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14 August 1842

Threatened by famine and exhaustion, the Seminoles gave up the struggle against the U.S. Army. No formal peace treaty was signed, but the resistance had effectively been broken.

14 August 1842

The Second Seminole War ended
Threatened by famine and exhaustion, the Seminoles gave up the struggle against the U.S. Army. No formal peace treaty was signed, but the resistance had effectively been broken.


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Make your own drop tube stand

Published: 8 September 2014 by Øyvind Flatnes.
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In order to load match-grade black powder cartridges it is important to compress the powder. This allows for more powder in the case, as well as improved combustion and accuracy. There are several methods for compressing black powder, but pouring the powder through a long drop tube is one of the simplest and most efficient methods. This article and accompanying video shows how you can make a sturdy drop tube stand with simple tools.

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