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  1. Sparkplug

    Keeping an 1858 loaded indefinitely

    I carry mine on the regular. I can go months at a time and it will still fire when needed. I do use a dry wad between the powder and ball, but it's more for accuracy than anything else.
  2. Sparkplug

    NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024

    Reminder Bump! Can't wait to see everyone!
  3. Sparkplug

    NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024

    Awesome!
  4. Sparkplug

    NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024

    @Eras Gone You gonna try n make this one?
  5. Sparkplug

    need help with 44 cal muzzleloaded pistol loading

    You would be safe with 25 grains til you learn more. I have an 1858 that I use 20-25 with round ball for plinking, and 30 grains with a cast bullet for hunting or carrying.
  6. Sparkplug

    NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024

    Oct 19th starting at 9am. Also, just like before, if someone wants to come the night before and set up a tent you are welcome to.
  7. Sparkplug

    Alpha gal strikes again!

    My wife is dealing with her 2nd round of it too. I feel for you.
  8. Sparkplug

    Northwest Alabama Meet n Greet

    I had planned on going this hear. But I gotta make a run to south MS for the weekend.
  9. Sparkplug

    Do you display your flintlock or other guns in your home

    Only those I truly trust enter my home. Only a very few from my family even know where I live. So most have no clue what I own. If/when I host a family event, it's held in my field at my outdoor saloon. So there is no need for anyone to even be up at the house. And, like you, all are placed to...
  10. Sparkplug

    Which is historically correct, precut patches or cut at muzzle?

    This is just a guess, but I'm sure the methodology was as varied then as it is today. That being said, from what I have seen and read, it seems both methods are historical. However, I believe cutting at the barrel was more common. This would explain the commonality of a patch knife.
  11. Sparkplug

    NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024

    Look forward to meeting you!
  12. Sparkplug

    chamber sealant

    I had several chain fires with my 1858 when I was developing a hunting load. Here is what I found... I was using a .452 ball to start. Chain fires were regular (maybe 1:50) I moved up to a .454 ball (still developing a load) and noticed a reduction in the number of chain fires (1:100). When I...
  13. Sparkplug

    Northwest Alabama Meet n Greet

    Time for a fall get together. Ready to see my friends! Thread 'NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024' https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/nw-alabama-meet-n-greet-fall-2024.184069/
  14. Sparkplug

    NW Alabama Meet n Greet Fall 2024

    We have just set the date for the fall meetup at my place. It will be on Oct 19th from 9am until... All from the forum are welcome. If you need directions send me a PM. @yellowhammer @1950DAVE @Hermit Tim @smo @Eric Krewson
  15. Sparkplug

    Weight sorting cast lead balls.

    I like precision, especially when hunting. As said before, mine are tumbled, then measured to within .001 diameter, then weighed to within 1 gr for over 50 cal, and .5 gr for under. Also for hunting, my powder is weighed. Any oddball bullets are either recast, or used for plinking and practice...
  16. Sparkplug

    Modern shotgun barrel conversion

    I made some adapters out of some old shells. Found that fired Fiocci shells are hard to remove from my wife's 410 single (had to use a rod from my ml to knock them out after firing). So, I took a few and reamed the primer hole so it just fits snug and I can easily remove fired primers. Then put...
  17. Sparkplug

    How far does spent patches go ?

    At the last meet up we had here on my 50 yd range there were a LOT of patches sent down range. Most fall between the 10 and 20 yd target stands. However, that evening, I did find a few close to the 40.
  18. Sparkplug

    Hello from Alabama - RTR

    Maybe yall can make the fall meetup just north of Florence!
  19. Sparkplug

    Hello from Alabama - RTR

    Welcome from NW Alabama! What area are you from?
  20. Sparkplug

    1851 navy hunting

    The thread below is from my personal experience. There are a lot of details on how I eliminated variables that ensured an ethical hunt. There are also a lot of questions answered. Hope this helps! Thread 'The Sherriff got it done!'...
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