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Hawken Horse

Sep 5, 2024
Meriwether

Muzzleloading Sponsor Market

Muzzleloading Forum Sponsor announcements on their products, specials and company news.
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Hawken Horse Music

Nov 3, 2024
HawkenHorse

Introductions & Support

New Member Introductions

New members may introduce themselves here.
(Introductions only - Do Not post questions here)

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New member from Michigan-first post

17 minutes ago
Colonial Boy

Muzzleloading Classifieds

Firearms For Sale/Trade/Wanted

Traditional muzzleloading firearms only. No commercial sales. You must have 15 posts AND be a member for 30 days OR be a Supporting Member to post here.

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FOR SALE Veteran arms 1795 Springfield $700 shipped(negotiable)

Today at 1:52 AM
HamptonBogs45

Edged Weapons Sale/Trade/Wanted

Hawks, knives and other edged weapons for sale here. No commercial sales. You must have 15 posts AND be a member for 30 days OR be a Supporting Member to post here.

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FOR SALE Nathan Allen Knife

Yesterday at 9:18 PM
widowsson

Shooting Accessories Sale/Trade/Wanted

Hunting bags, flints and other shooting accessories for sale here. No commercial sales. You must have 15 posts AND be a member for 30 days OR be a Supporting Member to post here.

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FOR SALE Joe Wood coning tool

7 minutes ago
Jay Templin

Clothing, Cookware, Crafts For Sale/Wanted/Trade

Reenactment clothing, fabric, patterns, cookware and craft finished products and supplies. No commercial sales. You must have 15 posts AND be a member for 30 days OR be a Supporting Member to post here.

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FOR SALE Men’s Vest, Shaw Collar, SZ XXL

Yesterday at 8:44 PM
GreyGus

General Merchandise Sale/Wanted/Trade

If it doesn't fit the other Muzzleloading / Reenactment categories, put it here. No commercial sales. You must have 15 posts AND be a member for 30 days OR be a Supporting Member to post here.

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SOLD - Pending funds Book, The Underhammer Rifle

Sunday at 7:32 PM
tom in nc

Firearms Weapons

Pre-Flintlock

Matchlock, Wheellock, Arquebuse, Snaphaunce, Caliver, Handgonne, Hand Cannon, etc.

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Matchlocks at Jamestown

Monday at 3:55 PM
Rudyard

Cannon

Discussions about Traditional muzzleloading cannons. No breech-loaders, pipes with end caps, PVC, or "potato guns". Historic cannon design only.

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Pack Parrot blast from the past

Yesterday at 8:22 AM
MAPMFF

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

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GRRW CA NW Trade Gun shot pattern

Yesterday at 11:58 PM
WALT53

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

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Just Got My First Muzzle Loader

Today at 1:36 AM
SmokepoleSam

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

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Messages: 247K

UnderHammer

Today at 2:32 AM
Cyknife

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

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Ruger Old Army

Today at 2:47 AM
M. De Land

Shooting Accessories

Powder, Flint, Caps, Balls, Casting Lead, Patches, Lube, Shooting Bags, Powder Horns, Cleaning, etc.

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Another name for #40 drill?

20 minutes ago
EC121

General Muzzleloading

If it's not specific to the other Firearm categories, post it here.

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Pros and cons of choke tubes on a 12 gauge muzzleloader ?

Today at 2:29 AM
Trigger

Firearm Identification

Need help identifying an original, pre-1865 muzzleloading firearm? If you already know what it is, post in the appropriate forums.

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Please help me identify this gun

Yesterday at 10:27 AM
Frontier's

Original Antique Firearms

No reproduction firearms. This forum is based on 1865 and earlier. They can be North American or other countries of origin. Photos requested, history appreciated.

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Back into antiques…

Yesterday at 8:58 PM
Relic shooter

General Muzzleloading General Muzzleloading

Vendors and Manufacturers

Do you have praise, complaints or questions about a specific vendor or manufacturer? Post your comments or questions here.

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Two Feathers, reply to in the hospital.

Monday at 7:26 PM
Omahkapi'si

Accoutrements

Knives, Tomahawks, Canteens, Flint and Steel; All the stuff in your Possibles Bag. (not your shooting bag)

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Useful blades

Yesterday at 6:43 PM
Phil Coffins

Member's Only Online Shooting Contests

Online (postal) Shooting events among our Members.

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November 30 is National Mason Jar Day!

Yesterday at 10:59 PM
Moleman

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

Rendezvous, clubs, shooting ranges, shooting events, Members in my area...

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January rendezvous in Yuma, Az.

Yesterday at 11:12 AM
nessmuk

Muzzleloading & History in the Media

Discussions concerning Books, Articles, Videos, Authors, Television, and Movies dealing with Traditional Muzzleloading. No cartoons or comedies.

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Book. Early American Underhammer Firearms.

Yesterday at 4:15 PM
Cyknife

Photos

Show us your Traditional Muzzleloading camp, outfit, rifle, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs.

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Piikani Camp

Monday at 9:48 PM
Omahkapi'si

Beyond the Great Divide

Members and Friends in the muzzleloading community who have gone ahead of us.

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Phil Spangenberger has died

Nov 19, 2024
Blitz

The Workshops

The Gun Builder's Bench

Members building, repairing, modifying or restoring muzzleloading firearms and cannons.

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Spring making

21 minutes ago
Colonial Boy

The Craftsman

Muzzleloading related things you've made or have questions about making - Knives, Tomahawks, Horns, Clothing, Bags, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs. Do not post items unrelated to Muzzleloading. This is not a "general craft" category.

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Throwing Knife Steel type and thickness

Yesterday at 3:54 PM
BJHabermehl

Hunting Hunting

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

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2024/2025 Squirrel Hunting Thread...........

Yesterday at 11:37 PM
snakebit

U.S. Muzzleloader Hunting Regulations

Discussions about the Muzzleloading Regulations in your state. Share information and get involved.

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Pa Flintlock Ammo

Monday at 7:44 AM
TerryK

The Hunting Journal

Traditional Hunting stories from our Members.
(stories only - no discussions)

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Messages: 216

Threads: 140

Messages: 216

Tennessee Flintlock Buck

Saturday at 8:18 AM
jarentz

Reenacting Reenacting

General Reenacting Discussions

What is reenacting? What is a 'persona'? How can I get started?
For access, PM Meriwether

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So is this where reenacting is after Covid?

Today at 1:20 AM
B P Maniac Shooter

Clothing

General Clothing Topics not specific to one time period. Hats, Belts, Glasses, Scarves, Shoes, anything you wear.
For access, PM Meriwether

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Cobb Creek

Nov 19, 2024
raylohr1965

Historically Accurate Equipment

Is it Historically Accurate? Discuss the Historical Accuracy of Firearms, Clothing, Tents, etc.
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Crazy Crow blanket

Sunday at 6:35 PM
Antelope Pete

Primary Documentation

Primary documentation of muzzleloading related history, not speculation. No movies, novels, etc.
For access, PM Meriwether

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How many Colonial and Revolutionary War, American rifles do we have today?

Nov 3, 2024
Brokennock

Trekking

Making a journey by foot, using period correct equipment.
For access, PM Meriwether

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Desert hike

Thursday at 11:36 PM
ArmorerRoy

Share Your Persona

Who are you? Tell us your story. This area is for existing personas only.
For access, PM Meriwether

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Frontiersman

Sunday at 7:08 PM
Omahkapi'si

Pre-Flintlock Wars

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 950-1600
For access, PM Meriwether

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Messages: 844

Threads: 87

Messages: 844

From Longbow To Matchlock

Oct 16, 2024
smoothshooter

Early Colonial Wars, Musketeers & Pirates

Jamestown. English Civil War. Kings Phillip's and William's, Queen Anne's, and King George II's Wars. Etc. - Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1600-1750.
For access, PM Meriwether