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There are many of us who've been in the Muzzleloading sport a while. Dang, I just realized I've been burning black and popping caps for 45 years.
I recall when caps were .98 cents a Tin, powder was $5/lb. But I made $3.35/hr.
I've always bought a few tins when I find them under $10/tin, usually way under. Garage sales, flea markets, gun shows at closing time, all good places to look.
Different locales suffer from different shortages. My buddy in Fairbanks eats smoked salmon daily, i don't, but I have honey from my hives. Honey is kinda scare up there. We're gonna trade some this month. My friend the plumber trades me lead plumbing for honey, works great for us both.
Keep your eyes and ears open, look in unusual places, you'll be amazed what turns up.
I recall when caps were .98 cents a Tin, powder was $5/lb. But I made $3.35/hr.
I've always bought a few tins when I find them under $10/tin, usually way under. Garage sales, flea markets, gun shows at closing time, all good places to look.
Different locales suffer from different shortages. My buddy in Fairbanks eats smoked salmon daily, i don't, but I have honey from my hives. Honey is kinda scare up there. We're gonna trade some this month. My friend the plumber trades me lead plumbing for honey, works great for us both.
Keep your eyes and ears open, look in unusual places, you'll be amazed what turns up.