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  1. mtfishn

    Finally done and loading good.

    Nice Job!!
  2. mtfishn

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Wind was blowing 45-55mph. So cold I had to have ear flappers down to mow the lawn....in June! ...so hunkered in the shop and cast .440 RBs....lots of 'em!
  3. mtfishn

    Oxidized balls, think they will be a problem?

    In a revolver....I guarantee you will not be able to tell the difference!
  4. mtfishn

    What's your go to lube recipe?

    I use a blend similar to those mentioned above on conicals and to seal the front of cylinder on a revolver with 5 parts Beeswax, 4 parts Crisco and 1/2 part (or less) anhydrous lanolin (measured by volume). A little dab of lanolin makes it stick to the bullets better and may help with lubrication.
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    T-shirt Patching NOT a good Idea

    My younger brother used to cut patches from his T-shirt ....while he was wearing it! (never worked all that well, but was expedient) He had a .45 Dixie pistol kit gun when we were kids. We'd spend an afternoon shooting at ground squirrels...can of powder in his rear pocket and a pocket full...
  6. mtfishn

    Spring bear

    Congrats. Anxious for the story. PRB in the .58?
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    BALLISTOL a fair shake

    Started using Ballistol after watching friends clean up with it. Recently broke in a new .54 barrel and was using spit as I had for decades in my .45s. Got tough to load after a few shots so gave a 1/5 bal/H20 mix a try as patch lube. Shot great espec especially as I shoot a tight-fitting...
  8. mtfishn

    Hello from Iowa

    Welcome From Montana.
  9. mtfishn

    2020 Cow Elk Hunt

    Congrats....enjoyed your story very much!
  10. mtfishn

    Turkey Hunt takes a big turn ...

    Now he can say he got ....one-a them! Great story. Must be interesting hunting where all manner of beasties can show up.
  11. mtfishn

    Antelope stuff

    Glad she had you guys to help her out of that fix! I've seen a few jump fences, but not many. One time saw one running down a road toward a cattle guard. Stopped way back to allow it time/space to change it's mind, but instead it jumped the cattleguard at full throttle....knew better than to...
  12. mtfishn

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Rain yesterday and today so cast some lead. Used a TC mold to cast pure lead .530 dia. balls.....about 240 of 'em. Should hold me for a while. Only second time I used my Lee 20# pot. Impressed with the way it held temp. I monitored temp. w/ a Lyman lead thermometer holding it between 755...
  13. mtfishn

    Round Ball performance story and question

    I have experienced similar results with a .45 and even the .54 PRBs when loaded heavy and ranges were close (under 50yds). perfect broadside shot opportunity no problem, penetration is adequate, change the angle just a little and a SLOWER ball or a HARDER ball will give better penetration. I'm...
  14. mtfishn

    Bad Shot Leaves a Hard Tracking Job

    Congratulations on your decent shooting and awesome recovery! Some times it takes both. I once shot a cow elk at about 60yds....just as she was spinning to take off. found hair right away....on top of 10" fresh snow...but no blood. I followed several elk trails out of the bedding area before...
  15. mtfishn

    Hello from NM

    Welcome from Montana!
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