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  1. Blackpowderart

    Turn Fg into FFFg

    I have about 4lbs of shuetzen Fg powder and in it's current form I will never use it. Does anyone have any tried and true methods of turning it into FFFg granulation? I'm Sure folks have done this before. I can think of a few different ways but want to hear what you folks have done or seen done...
  2. Blackpowderart

    First attempt at "antiqueing" the 1858

    I have seen folks doing the antique thing and thought I would try it myself. This one is still a work in progress, but so far it is turning out Nice. I soaked it in vinegar for about 45 min, rinsed and re blued it with brownells liquid oxpho blue. The blue looked pretty darn good for a cold blue...
  3. Blackpowderart

    My second turkey ever!

    I have been hunting turkeys for 3 seasons. All my turkey hunting has been done With a muzzleloading shotgun. My first year i got a nice tom, beginners luck. Second Year my pattern wasn't all it is today and I shot and missed. This year, today is the second to last day of the season. I Was able...
  4. Blackpowderart

    Pedersoli sxs barrel gap, filler

    I'm no builder, but I figured you guys would know what to do. I just bought an older pedersoli and at the end of the barrels a piece of the filler fell out. All pedersoli sxs have this filler in the gap, some are prettier than others. It doesn't appear to be structural, only cosmetic. What can I...
  5. Blackpowderart

    Lightweight Pedersoli 12ga sxs forsale

    I know several folks have shown interest in a lightweight version of the pedersoli sxs shotguns. Well There is one on gunbroker for those that are interested. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1048093744
  6. Blackpowderart

    WANTED Pedersoli 10ga sxs with screw in chokes

    Looking to buy a nice 10ga sxs with the screw in chokes. Please PM me if you have one to sell or know where one is. I am not in a rush as i want it for duck season, but I am ready if one is available. Thank you in advance Photos for reference only.
  7. Blackpowderart

    Leading in a smoothbore

    I have a TC new englander and I am having trouble getting the leading out. I tried everything and it's still streaked inside the barrel and patches dirty. I pump it with a jag, patch, bucket and water to clean it. I then to hoppes 9 and ballistol and scrubbed the barrel with a bore brush, a...
  8. Blackpowderart

    Paul Harrell terminal cancer

    When I saw this interview, I was shocked at how he looks. His videos posted 4 months ago have him looking like I'd expect. Paul Harrell is a legend and has a genuine drive to help others with firearms and life in general. Praying for his health.
  9. Blackpowderart

    Pedersoli recommends TSS without shot cup?

    i saw this video of a guy loading his pedersoli sxs with tss using cards and fiber only. He claims it's a recipe Pedersoli recommends. Has anyone else tried it? Is there any weight to his claim? I would like to try some... I don't get good results typically using plastic shot cups so I would...
  10. Blackpowderart

    New old stock Thomson Center New Englander 12ga

    Turkey season is approaching fast and the only other smoothbore I had was a Pedersoli 10ga sxs. It worked well enough for the task of turkey hunting, but I wanted something a little more focused towards the task at hand. I was tired of having to aim a little left or right while trying to make...
  11. Blackpowderart

    Minimum requirement for casting bullets

    I just purchased some bullet molds from a member, haven't got them yet, but I want to know what is the cheapest way for me to cast them with the minimum investment? I have never cast anything and even when I do it will just be a few here and there as I don't shoot a whole lot. I just wanted to...
  12. Blackpowderart

    Just bought 1988 Uberti New Model Navy unfired condition. Photos inside

    I have been looking for an Uberti remington pattern navy with a 6.5 inch barrel for some time. Currently uberti only makes a 7.5 inch version. Luckily I was able to find this one in unfired condition. This gun is of the quality uberti made it's name with. It came with the display case and items...
  13. Blackpowderart

    Did uberti ever make a small frame 1858 navy?

    I just won this on gunbroker. I have been looking for a lyman uberti 1858 navy because I wanted an uberti navy with a 6.5 inch barrel. By looking at the photos it appears to me that it is smaller than the current navy's which are identical to the army frame with a half inch shorter barrel. The...
  14. Blackpowderart

    Pedersoli sxs need help to adjust the full cock notch and dove hunting success photo

    Went dove hunting opening weekend, not alot of birds but fun none the less. While shooting I found second shot a few times didn't go off when I pulled the trigger. Odd , I swear I cocked both hammers. Come to find out if I shoot the left barrel first the right hammer falls to half cock. Pulld...
  15. Blackpowderart

    Any online powder dealers with free hazmat?

    If anyone knows of an online retailer that is offering free hazmat at this time and sells blackpowder, please let me know below....thanks guys
  16. Blackpowderart

    Dove shot size?

    I have never hunted dove with a muzzle loader so I was wonder what size lead shot you guys use for such a task? Using a pedersoli 10ga....sky chief? Load size? All opinions welcome. Just looking for an excuse to stretch its legs.
  17. Blackpowderart

    WANTED Lyman uberti 1858 .36 navy 6.5in

    I really want a lyman imported 1858 new model navy in 36 caliber with the 6.5 inch barrel. It was made by uberti and sometime in the 70s as far as I know. Please pm me if you have one you are willing to sell to a good home. Thanks for your consideration. I'm 3 years into this hobby and still...
  18. Blackpowderart

    Looking for a ruger old army slim jim holster

    I recently purchased a ruger old army and it is extremely lonely without a holster to lay in. I'm willing to spend around $150. I can't seem to find one under 200ish. I find people that make nice holsters for all the other guns and $100 but ruger old army isn't one of them. I want a nice, form...
  19. Blackpowderart

    Delete please

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  20. Blackpowderart

    Do they make uberti 1858 5.5inch 36cal?

    I want a .36 cal 1858 witha shorter barrel than 7.5 inch that uberti offers and I really don't want a pietta. When I look online at several different websites I find uberti sells the .36cal loading lever for 5.5 inch model and also the .36 cal barrel in 5.5 in. I have yet to be able to find...
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