What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

David Austin · Oct 1, 2024

Jim K sent me a piece of maple...I'm going to glue it to my mountain rifle so I can replace the cheekpiece I filed off ,,,oh...maybe 50 years ago. There's more to it than that...but mostly...we'll see

oldschoolhunter55 · Oct 2, 2024

Century to late said:
Spent a long weekend in NW Nebraska at Fort Robinson. Took a day to go to Museum of the Fur Trade east of Chadron. It's been 20 years and still a wonderful place. I kept trying to reach for the guns but the glass got in my way. Lots of trade guns and everything a trading post would have. Neat place out in the pine ridge.

Thanks for sharing

Banjoman · Oct 2, 2024

Century to late said:
Spent a long weekend in NW Nebraska at Fort Robinson. Took a day to go to Museum of the Fur Trade east of Chadron. It's been 20 years and still a wonderful place. I kept trying to reach for the guns but the glass got in my way. Lots of trade guns and everything a trading post would have. Neat place out in the pine ridge.

There appears to be more flintlock long guns than Hawken rifles.

Century to late · Oct 2, 2024

Banjoman said:
There appears to be more flintlock long guns than Hawken rifles.

Mostly trade guns. Only one true Hawken and and mix of early cartridge rifles and pistols. Museum is on the original site of the Bordeaux trading post.

Terrier · Oct 2, 2024

Century to late said:
Mostly trade guns. Only one true Hawken and and mix of early cartridge rifles and pistols. Museum is on the original site of the Bordeaux trading post.

That kinda makes sense. Hawkins were high-end desirables. Just like in today’s gun stores, you wouldn’t expect one to be filled with nothing but Weatherbys and the like. You see way more cheaper guns than high-end.

Gordoncourtney · Oct 2, 2024

Gordoncourtney said:
I reached 70’and survived cancer , made it, to celibate my birthday I bought a 450/400 double rifle from Bonhams auction. , I was terrified bringing it home, “ how much “ er £5200 oh well if it makes you happy. , last month I bought my 1845 German carbine. , I said £550 she was mad and angry for days. Such is married life.

At last finished , after 5 attempts . My 28 g cartridge conversion breach plugs are finished , well pleased . It’s not that difficult for an engineer, it’s just a new learning curve .
Wet for days on end west of London, so nice to chat to you guys , I got like 2000 likes and a good few loves, so I must be saying something right , many thanks guys , love from the old country , where ever you are .

Happy to meet, sorry to part , but happy to meat again . Love from London

I have to make a trial steel patten with a slot so the barrel holding wedge can go through it. I cannot copy the .36 rifle barrels , as the 28g barrels are so thin in comparison nor do I want to add heat as the ribs could come apart I decided to make a 6” long plate which bridges to thicker pads I can possible tig weld on , or at worst epoxy together either way I am not particularly happy. Nothing fixed at the moment , just trying to find best solution . But good progress fitting cartridge double shotgun barrels to a ml .36 double rifle It’s waiting for temporary glue to dry so I can get final measurements .

RobertIN · Oct 2, 2024

Got some more work done on the SMR last night. Pipes and trigger guard need to be put on still, front trigger rests on the sear so I need to back that off a little bit. Going well so far.

Anyone else find the set trigger on the SMR really tight on your finger?

Looks decent in the sun with a little water. I don't think I'll need to change the coloring with stains or dyes, what do you think?

Terrier · Oct 2, 2024

RobertIN said:
Got some more work done on the SMR last night. Pipes and trigger guard need to be put on still, front trigger rests on the sear so I need to back that off a little bit. Going well so far.

Does anyone have an online reading resource for how set triggers and the little adjustment screw works? Also, anyone else find the set trigger on the SMR really tight on your finger?

Looks decent in the sun with a little water. I don't think I'll need to change the coloring with stains or dyes, what do you think?View attachment 352645 View attachment 352646 View attachment 352647

I’ve noticed that the set trigger on my SMR is a bit tight in its physical curled shape. The tension seems okay, but I will eventually want to straighten it just a little so it doesn’t pinch my finger so much. And I have average hands that aren’t chubby at all. The trigger radius seems awful small.

RobertIN · Oct 2, 2024

Terrier said:
I’ve noticed that the set trigger on my SMR is a bit tight in its physical curled shape. The tension seems okay, but I will eventually want to straighten it just a little so it doesn’t pinch my finger so much. And I have average hands that aren’t chubby at all. The trigger radius seems awful small.

Agreed. If there is space I might bend it out, or even take a 1/16" or so off the end so there is room to bend it a bit. It bites my fingertip. If I stick my finger through and use the middle section of finger it's not too bad but with a long range session it might get uncomfortable over time.

Icemanxxxv · Oct 2, 2024

Kinda busy day today. Spent better part of a hour looking for my .40 ball puller, fouling scraper, and jag. Found the ball puller and scraper but no jag. Realized I didn't own one only after looking up my TOW order history. Started playing with my tow worm found it was threaded on the larger size of 8/32. Wouldn't fit any of my 8/32 rod end. It would start and bind after a turn and a half. Got that worked out after a few choice words. I installed a ram rod tip on my 45 Kentukian percussion gun. Relocated my knife sheath on SMR bag to the strap from the bag. Ordered a 40 jag and 45 ball puller. Then ordered an adapter for 10/32 male to 8/32 female so I can dual purpose my Kibler range rod on the 40 and 45. Also over the last couple of days I have been dipping and drying my mattress and pillow ticking per Dutch's dry patching formula to see what my 40 likes best. All in all it's been a good few days

RobertIN · Oct 3, 2024

SMR is assembled, next up is ramrod fitting and metal cleanup. Waiting to start on the wood under I get the toe plate and inlays put in. Kinda nervous since I've never done them but I'll do some practice inlays first, can't be too difficult right?

Gordoncourtney · Oct 3, 2024

Gordoncourtney said:
I have to make a trial steel patten with a slot so the barrel holding wedge can go through it. I cannot copy the .36 rifle barrels , as the 28g barrels are so thin in comparison nor do I want to add heat as the ribs could come apart I decided to make a 6” long plate which bridges to thicker pads I can possible tig weld on , or at worst epoxy together either way I am not particularly happy. Nothing fixed at the moment , just trying to find best solution . But good progress fitting cartridge double shotgun barrels to a ml .36 double rifle It’s waiting for temporary glue to dry so I can get final measurements .

Cold damp and miserable uk Had a go at a garden squirrel but my pcp air is getting too low, I need a £24 service kit for my 3000 psi Hall pump . Just looking down garden from my chair.

I made the final plate , left, for the above 28g barrel wedge. It’s now epoxy tacked in place now waiting for epoxy to cure .

Winter is soon upon us , almost spring in
OZ March is most pleasant month in WA , I was cold in November till we drove to Coral bay up the west coast of OZ , .,,,,,,,,last time wet and freezing , feeding prawns to the gigantic rays down south, think it’s that Artic wind.

Enjoy love from Londo

Norman Brooks · Oct 3, 2024

Down to the final sanding. Have to install sights, from there it is all finish work.

longcruise · Oct 3, 2024

Coned the barrel on my granddaughters CVA Frontier rifle today. I used Hambergs coning tool. This tool will cone from 32 to 62. This is the first time I've used it and I'll try it this weekend. If I like the results I have eight more to do eventually in 40, 45, 50, 54 and 58. Leaving it mostly to the pictures which pretty well explains it.

I did 150, 220, 320 and 400. I might do 600 later as well but not until I test shoot it first. I will probably firelap this barrel before doing the round ball test.

I didn't cone it to the point where a ball can be thumb started. I wanted it to be easier to load a tight combination without damaging the patch. Also rounded the crown with the thumb method.

PathfinderNC · Oct 3, 2024

jesse_ennis said:
I cleaned my traditions Kentucky rifle, this is my first real muzzleloader, and was my first time cleaning one. I’m 19 and new to the whole black powder game, so I’m open to any advice yall have to a beginner in this hobby.

See if there are any Muzzleloadering clubs near you. It can make things a whole lot easier and take the guess work out of learning.

PathfinderNC · Oct 3, 2024

Norman Brooks said:
Practice makes perfect. I cast one out of electrical motor contacts which is about 50% silver.

Awesome! (Do they still say “awesome”?)

wayne estes · Oct 3, 2024

I just set my range up for tomorrow’s big Kentucky/Pennsylvania blanket shoot, bbq, and fish fry. It’s a lot of work but folks really appreciate it.

Dutch7 · Oct 3, 2024

wayne estes said:
I just set my range up for tomorrow’s big Kentucky/Pennsylvania blanket shoot, bbq, and fish fry. It’s a lot of work but folks really appreciate it.

Rooting for the Pa team, sorry Wayne!

Gtrubicon · Oct 3, 2024

longcruise said:
Coned the barrel on my granddaughters CVA Frontier rifle today. I used Hambergs coning tool. This tool will cone from 32 to 62. This is the first time I've used it and I'll try it this weekend. If I like the results I have eight more to do eventually in 40, 45, 50, 54 and 58. Leaving it mostly to the pictures which pretty well explains it.

I did 150, 220, 320 and 400. I might do 600 later as well but not until I test shoot it first. I will probably firelap this barrel before doing the round ball test.

I didn't cone it to the point where a ball can be thumb started. I wanted it to be easier to load a tight combination without damaging the patch. Also rounded the crown with the thumb method.View attachment 352918 View attachment 352919 View attachment 352920 View attachment 352921 View attachment 352922

Who is Hamburg? That tool isn’t caliber specific?

wayne estes · Oct 3, 2024

No worries. We’re all best friends here!!

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