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enough spark?
Did two things. 1) test fired in the dark 2) wiped the frizzen down to remove any unseen oil. I did a couple test fires in the dark and didnt see any sparks. Had my wife help me and she was asking "where am i supposed to be looking at?" i had a little chuckle at that and said "its a spark in...- dewnmoutain
- Post #25
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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enough spark?
well, i looked the thing over this morning and now it's not producing any sparks... I am going to try a new piece of flint tonight.- dewnmoutain
- Post #21
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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enough spark?
off the top of my head, i know its a Pedersoli, i think its a kentucky flintlock.- dewnmoutain
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- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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enough spark?
Well, it is getting to be that time of year. I have finally completed college and now it is time to play with the firearms. One of them I cannot wait to play with and learn is my flintlock. I purchased this a couple years ago, tried messing with it, had no luck and then stuck it on the shelf...- dewnmoutain
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hello again
:thumbsup: well, that has been an interesting 2 years. I first joined this site back in 2013 after i purchased my first muzzleloader, a pedersoli kentucky percussion, and started looking into the muzzleloading traditions. One of the things that i stated was that i saw myself more as a...- dewnmoutain
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how to fire blanks
With it being the 4th, I am wanting to show my nieces and nephews what it was like to fire a muzzleloader back during the civil war and revolutionary war. Just give them an idea of what it was like to fight back then, make them appreciate the sacrifice that our forefathers did for our independence.- dewnmoutain
- Post #4
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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how to fire blanks
What would be the best way to shoot blanks from a muzzle loader? Just dump the powder down and fire? or should I shove a patch down there to keep the powder nice and tight? :stir:- dewnmoutain
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- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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A painful lesson to learn
How would I go about testing whether it is the nipple or too much charge on the cap?- dewnmoutain
- Post #14
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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A painful lesson to learn
Today I finally got a chance to go to the range and fire my new muzzleloader. Things were going well, I was loading powder, patch and ball, then cap and fire. Simple right? Yes... But you have to worry bout hand placement. Now im a lefty, and my rifle is obviously for rightys. So I load my...- dewnmoutain
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- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Where to buy percussion caps (#11)
i know. im hoping to find a location that i can buy the caps in bulk, so that i dont have to worry about finding the caps for a few years.... and none of the local stores are willing to special order for me. "wait for a shipment to come in"- dewnmoutain
- Post #4
- Forum: Shooting Accessories
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Where to buy percussion caps (#11)
Apparently, all the stores within my area, from the local gander mountain to cabela's to the family run gun shop, either do not carry percussion caps anymore, or have such a limited quantity that whenever i show up to buy, they are out. I did a web search to find percussion caps, but either...- dewnmoutain
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- Forum: Shooting Accessories
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Time to clean
Ok, ill bite. Why not remove the breech plug? Its screwed in, and I would assume that I should be able to remove it to help with cleaning....- dewnmoutain
- Post #14
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Time to clean
In my first posting i had asked about loading my rifle, and included a sub-question about cleaning it. I havent fired my rifle yet, but wish to take the time to clean it so i can learn the ins and outs of its parts and what not. Now, i know how to clean a rifle, compliments of the US Army. Yet...- dewnmoutain
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- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Really basic question about loading
An update. I just heard from the manufacturer, they said i should use #11 caps. I should be getting my order in today, so hopefully within the next two weeks i will be out at a range and shooting!- dewnmoutain
- Post #37
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Best movie fight sceen
Interesting fact: the big fight scene between indiana jones and the big Arab was supposed to be a 5 minute duel, where Indy steals a sword and fights the Arab. On the day that the fight was supposed to happen, Ford woke with a 102 fever and had the flu. To stay on schedule, Lucas changed the...- dewnmoutain
- Post #55
- Forum: Muzzleloading & History in the Media
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Really basic question about loading
That makes sense, kapow. Follow up question. Ive made my purchase for ball ammo and path, lube, and ball remover, but i have noticed that there are two common type of caps, i believe a #10 and #11. What is the difference between the two? Is there a size difference, meaning one wont fit my...- dewnmoutain
- Post #26
- Forum: Percussion Rifles
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Reccomendations for ammo
WOOT WOOT :thumbsup: just made my first purchase for my muzzleloader. went through track of the wolf and selected the .440" ball ammo, got some dry and lubed .010" patches, a set of dry .015" patches and some mink oil. Now i just need to find a local store to purchase some caps and a grain...- dewnmoutain
- Post #8
- Forum: Percussion Rifles