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  1. Sparkplug

    Northwest Alabama Meet n Greet

    Just a bump to remind everyone and to let the new members know!
  2. Sparkplug

    .45 Caliber: Deer?

    Yes. A new one. Not sure about the rifling. Never compared the two.
  3. Sparkplug

    .45 Caliber: Deer?

    Pietta 1858 Sherrif
  4. Sparkplug

    Want to see some DIY!

    Thanks! I usually avoid FakeBook, but that may be worth gettin on there for.
  5. Sparkplug

    .45 Caliber: Deer?

    I shoot the 200 grain Lee REAL in both. I ha e so.e smaller 160s, but haven't worked with them much.
  6. Sparkplug

    Want to see some DIY!

    This is the style Im goin for!
  7. Sparkplug

    Want to see some DIY!

    I'm guessing nobody has made one. 😔
  8. Sparkplug

    Why only one?

    I have a crossbow, but I agree with you. They should only be used by those not capable of drawing a bow. My wife, daughter, and son have a form of Muscular Dystrophy which prevents them from shooting a bow. One of which can no longer shoot a long gun. My crossbow is used only by them on our...
  9. Sparkplug

    Substitute for lead in bullets

    And would probably be cheaper!
  10. Sparkplug

    .36 Colt Navy that powerful??????

    I did with a 1858 .44 early season. But after the testing I did to get ready for the shot I wouldn't try it with a .36 personally. But within limits it would be capable. Now I gotta go get me one and do some testing! 😁
  11. Sparkplug

    Why only one?

    I actually have 2 of these that you speak of. And I'm 100% with you! Mine only burn BP, but they only make it to the range until regular rifle season. Even then, they are usually only used for longer range shots at my brother's. That's just a preference for me. But yes, ML season should only be...
  12. Sparkplug

    Why only one?

    That's the case in Bama. You have to use the ML for hunting. But it says in the regs that this does not prevent t a hunter legally carrying a pistol for self defense while hunting.
  13. Sparkplug

    Black powder shooting clubs/reenactments in the Tennessee area?

    NW Alabama, just north of Florence.
  14. Sparkplug

    Black powder shooting clubs/reenactments in the Tennessee area?

    I was in the same boat, with the exception of having a 50 yd range on my place. So last fall I put out an invite to the folks on the forum to come over for a day. We enjoyed it enough we're gettin together again in June. Last fall we had 3 from the group plus a couple of extras that go...
  15. Sparkplug

    Want to see some DIY!

    As a kid I loved all of the old classic movies and books. Swiss Family Robinson, old Dan'l, Davie, old yeller, Tom n Huck, they were all my friends. Anything that spawned an adventure for me, I was all in! I've run the gambit hunting using archery, air, modern etc... But now I'm into BP. My...
  16. Sparkplug

    Who can relate

    That's what I was thinking 🤔!
  17. Sparkplug

    Conical bullets in a cap and ball revolver

    Yes, 200 grain.
  18. Sparkplug

    Conical bullets

    I shoot a Pietta 1858 Remington. My regular loads are 30 grains of 777 3F, followed by a dry wad, then either the libed bullet or a roundball with crisco to seal and lube. My paper cartridges and plinking loads are 25 grains of powder. The bullets used are .454 roundball, Lee R.E.A.L 200 grain...
  19. Sparkplug

    Pistol for edc?

    I have unmentionables and I have an 1858. It has been loaded since mid November with my hunting (most accurate) load. I find I carry it about as often as the rest of my primaries combined (I always have an unmentionable backup). I mentioned how long it has been loaded because I just walked down...
  20. Sparkplug

    .45 Caliber: Deer?

    I agree! This is my shot of choice with any weapon at any range. My 1st deer this year was a small buck with an 1858 Remington at 25 yds. That shot dropped it where it stood. The bullet was recovered just under the hide on the opposite side. But, I took my time to learn the limitations of the...
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