What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?
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Just made a new Range Rod for the .50 H&A target rifle.
Got a piece of straight grained hardwood dowel [nominal size 1/2 inch] sanded it down to a nice fit then made a two hand handle and glued them together, I’ll give it one rubbed coat of linseed oil as I want to use it tomorrow
The handle is part of a billiard cue that I bought to make a walking stick.I was going to use the spliced bit but it turned out to be painted. Wood is white and very dense.
Got a piece of straight grained hardwood dowel [nominal size 1/2 inch] sanded it down to a nice fit then made a two hand handle and glued them together, I’ll give it one rubbed coat of linseed oil as I want to use it tomorrow
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I wish Carolina Guns didnt have the nose strap ... I &%#@ hate putting them on there !! LOL ! Oh well ...
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That’s a really good idea!
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Working on more videos while the weather is REAL nice here in KY:
Yeah it’s pretty roomy two king size beds a kitchen and shower. Nice rig you have there as well.
Ha I guess I felt the need to cry in my cereal !!
First shots today through Colt 1860 New Army "Second generation Cavalry Commerative" purchased here from @Relic shooter using 25 gr 3F Swiss loose loaded, felt wad and round ball rammed. I tried both .451 RB and .454 RB. The .451 didn't shave a full ring, but I think actually performed better grouping-wise.
The bottom target is first shots w/ .451 balls at about seven paces. Happy with that group, so went out to 25 yds. Top target is 25 yds w/ top group again the .451 balls and the middle group .454 balls.
I tried both CCI #11 caps and #10 Remington caps. The #10 caps did better wrt not jamming or falling off. However, had problems with both not igniting on first hammer strike. Subjectively, it "feels" like the hammer spring has less tension than my other 1860's, so maybe I'll try addressing that and see if it makes a difference.
I could also put on a set of Slixspring nipples to address the cap ignition issues .... BUT .... since this gun with shoulder stock is sort of in the "collectible" category, undecided whether I want to do that. Opinions welcomed.
As far as shooting a pistol with a shoulder stock: it's more than just "cool", and truth be told, it's rather pretty easy sighting in and shooting with it in this configuratiion. (Just don't forget where not to put your support hand and thumbs!! It's not really a rifle!! Hah!!)
My first impression of this Colt "Second generation" 1860 is that frankly, it's not quite up to the fit and finish of my "Third generation Signature Series" Colt 1860.
The bottom target is first shots w/ .451 balls at about seven paces. Happy with that group, so went out to 25 yds. Top target is 25 yds w/ top group again the .451 balls and the middle group .454 balls.
I tried both CCI #11 caps and #10 Remington caps. The #10 caps did better wrt not jamming or falling off. However, had problems with both not igniting on first hammer strike. Subjectively, it "feels" like the hammer spring has less tension than my other 1860's, so maybe I'll try addressing that and see if it makes a difference.
I could also put on a set of Slixspring nipples to address the cap ignition issues .... BUT .... since this gun with shoulder stock is sort of in the "collectible" category, undecided whether I want to do that. Opinions welcomed.
As far as shooting a pistol with a shoulder stock: it's more than just "cool", and truth be told, it's rather pretty easy sighting in and shooting with it in this configuratiion. (Just don't forget where not to put your support hand and thumbs!! It's not really a rifle!! Hah!!)
My first impression of this Colt "Second generation" 1860 is that frankly, it's not quite up to the fit and finish of my "Third generation Signature Series" Colt 1860.
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rebrowned the barrel on my .54 early lancaster.
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Here's one on a N.W. trade gun .... Ugh ! I hope no one wants one on a N.W. gun I make !!
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Yesterday I finally patterned my 16ga Kibler Fowler. I did a square load of 70gr 1 1/2f Swiss and that volume of #5 shot. Which according to my shot dipper is 1oz. Disregard my poor drawing. My turkey head ended up looking like a poor representation of a T-Rex
It’s a good thing you shoot better than you draw Chris!
Dead bird or whatever that is, going out tomorrow?
Dead bird or whatever that is, going out tomorrow?
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Well when you do bring down a T Rex with your Kibler please be sure to share pics with us all here before going to the media and authorities!! They will probably confiscate it since it was out of season!
That’s not a turkey!!! It’s a python that swallowed a mongoose!!!
You’re hunting on the wrong continent my friend !!!
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Hey Rob you ever put those brass tacks on a gun before ,is it pretty straightforward or is there a trick to it .Just drill small hole put some sticky stuff in an then just tap it in kinda thing .Here's one on a N.W. trade gun .... Ugh ! I hope no one wants one on a N.W. gun I make !!
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Never put one on ....
Friends and I had a conversation about the same thing yesterday!!
Unfortunately I can’t. I have a Legion event in Latrobe. I’ll be out Wed and or Thursday!!
