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    First Black Powder Rifle

    The T7 FF may be too coarse .... that actually makes sense. I will try to pick up some FFF prior to my next outing. A few grains of fff followed by my normal charge. Hmmmm The flame channel seems to be clear. I will check the nipple fit for interference. I did use two different nipple last...
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    That is what I am not understanding. I blew out the flame channel but was still having ignition issues on the following shots. Next time out I plan on ensuring the barrel has no residual oil prior to making booms. Thanks all .....
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    I am using RWS 1081 musket caps. Could be that storing the rifle butt down allowed oil to collect down at the breach ??? Now I know to bring pipe cleaners, remove the nipple and nipple base screw in order to clean the small passage. I still don't understand how it worked after I placed a small...
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Ok, cleaned, and dried everything. Lightly oiled the barrel. Assembled the rifle and lightly oiled the rest of the metal with the exception of the breech passage and nipple threads. The passage is very clean. I have left the nipple and nipple base screw out and stored the rifle barrel down.
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Now I am stumped. I will attempt a more thorough clean, dry, oil, and ensure the nipple passage area is very clean and dry. Hmmm
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Got it. Cleaning the barrel at this moment. I will do a double check on the passage. I thought I got it clean the first time but.... Checked the little passage (patent breach) between the nipple and the barrel it was clear. The nipple hole is clear. When I cleaned it the first time pulled hot...
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Second Shooting Experience. Went out today armed with a little bit more knowledge and some Minnie's I had cast yesterday. First ball shot required that I pull the nipple, add a tad of T7 ..... and bang. Second shot was normal. Third ball shot was a repeat of first Forth, fifth, and sixth shot...
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Think I might have found the problem. If you look at the extracted ball closely, the breech side has been flattened. Would this happen if there was powder present. I may have pulled a rookie mistake. :headslap:
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Finally went shooting today got off eight shots total. What a hoot. I loved it all. But why oh why did I stop so soon http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/socal147/media/imagejpg1.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 On the eighth and final attempted shot, I attempted to fire four times. I use T7 (Commiefornia...
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    Loading Blocks

    Thank you. I do believe I have a few projects ahead of me. I might try the used motor oil process on my 1855 cartridge box (tins). They look too new to me. I am off next week and will finally get a chance to go shooting. :grin:
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    Loading Blocks

    Very nice. I really like the way you set up your 66 kit. Curious about the screwdriver and it's origin. Did you use a sucrets box or such for your patch and plug stowage? Is the other rectangular box for flint or char cloth use? Thanks for the photos Patrick
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    Leaving musket loaded

    Live alone Two dogs One alarm system Many cameras One Glock 21 ready to go. Why? Because I can't load the muzzle loader quick enough. PS - All guns are always loaded ..... Always!
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    New pistol

    Beautiful. I have yet to purchase a pistol but I have been eyeballing one for a backup to my 1861 Springfield. Still reading up on my options. Lol I have my 1855 cartridge box hanging outside, day and night, sun and rain (rain is rare here) trying to get some kind of aging to take place. Too fun!
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    it's a shooter

    Very nice kill shot. Beautiful rifle.
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Today I discovered some good and bad news. Bad news - my nipple wrench is too small. I will need to do some personalizing to make it work. Good news - it looks like Pederosi is listening to customers. My nipple and nipple base screw both had never seize applied to them. The nipple came out with...
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Thanks Col. I don't have a nipple wrench yet but I soon as I do I will pull the nipple and make sure it is clear to fire. I will do a very light coat of oil in the barrel. Thanks......
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Understood. Some cleaners destroy finishes. I do have a question about post cleaning care. I realize that oil and grease don't play well with BP. Do you apply oil to the barrel post cleaning and then clean out prior to shooting? Same rules as smokeless shooting? I do have food grade lubes and...
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Outstanding explanation Zonie. Thanks ..... Have some .570's balls, various patches, a .575 ball mold, and two Minnie molds ordered. The molds are inexpensive so no big loss if they don't perform. I plan on making my own patches in the future but I wanted to shoot some first.
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Thanks for the replies. I will do the regional search to look for BP. I do belong to the Apple Valley Gun Club and there are some BP types there.
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    First Black Powder Rifle

    Thanks again ....... Today I used acetone to finish cleaning the barrel. The final patches are white. Nothing left inside, I am sure. Awaiting the arrival of the other needed items. Really excited but nothing I can do but wait. A member on another forum told me round balls are more accurate the...
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