What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

Spent the morning putting together a shooting bag for my .54 TC New Englander.

Old Shepherd said:

Saturday I got the rare chance of late to go shoot with extended family and friends. I shot my 1851 Navy over 50 times and my 3rd model Colt dragoon about 40 times. They both performed well and I got to use up bunch of oxidized lead balls. When the snow flies I will cast a bunch of bright and shiny new ones. I also got out my Original Smith Carbine and put 50 rounds thru it. I went home black fingered and smelling like
Black Powder fouling. ‘‘Twas truly a wonderful day.
Old Shepherd

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Man, I need a day like that!

Shot my Frontier .50 cal flintlock. Had a great outing, mostly 50 yd work today. Rang the 50 yd gongs many times, and even put 2 shots on my coffee cup lid at 50 yds off hand. Best of all, zero misfires, pan flashes, hangfires, and same flint the whole session. Might be finally getting some things figured out!

Took that annoying little tail off the Jukar rifle trigger guard. It’s definitely a poor mans SMR .

More stock shaping on Fowler #2 for @Loja man

Terrier said:

@WALT53 @longcruise @deerstalkert @Century to late @Dutch7 @snakebit

Pleased to pass on that Thad didn’t!

Just heard back from my PM to him, and he’s doing okay…

“Just decided to fade away for awhile to get other stuff done at home and the camp.”

He’ll be back.

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A good bit of news, thank you for reaching out

Ordered a Kibler SMR on ye olde credit card, taking advantage of a $200 sign on bonus for spending in the first couple of months. I'll pay the amount later this week when a check clears and save some money.

Banjoman said:

Took that annoying little tail off the Jukar rifle. It’s definitely a poor mans SMR .View attachment 350418

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I've thought of doing the same thing with mine.

Made a batch of bear oil and bees wax patch lube. 3:1 mixture.

awreis said:

I've thought of doing the same thing with mine.

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Yep. It was right where my pinky finger needed to be and I saw no use for it. I may take it off my Traditions Kentucky also.

I loaded six paper cartridges in one hour using my new Guns of the West paper cartridge kit. My fat, glue covered fingers coupled with many curse words helped me set the new world record for cartridge production.

Hatchet-Jack said:

More stock shaping on Fowler #2 for @Loja man

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I’m loving it!! She’s going to thin and graceful!

Banjoman. that removal gave you a nice sleek clean looking rifle. Good looking gun.

mushka said:

Banjoman. that removal gave you a nice sleek clean looking rifle. Good looking gun.

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Yep. I was very surprised at what a difference it made.

Banjoman said:

Yep. I was very surprised at what a difference it made.

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Well I said I’d show some pictures of my pathetic shooting today with my 26” barreled smoothbore ( aka slim) 24 gauge is not a year old yet .was a nice day to shoot the range had kids day so lots of mom and dads and kids enjoying shooting .Our club does this once a year and have a barbecue and make about the kids shooting and having fun.So I shot 25 yards and 50 same load same patch and my shiny new balls .Dont laugh to hard .enjoy By the way I’m Rowling my gun so I shot to the left any suggestions on how to fix that would be appreciated.thanks wobblin Walt .

Hi-
Don't do much on this site, actually nothing I believe.
However, I do ask about caps whenever I'm visiting at a gun shop, today, 22SEP24.
I found CCI #11 caps at Mesa Sportsman's Warehouse. And one tin of musket caps.
Plus a big selection of primers for CF reloading.

Tom