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  1. ord sgt

    How you fill your pan makes no difference ...

    Priming with FFFg from my one powder horn works best for me. FFFg goes into the barrel and pan. I try to limit the amount of powder in the pan by keeping my finger covering the spout. Sometime the powder flows too fast. Okay if no one is standing to my right side.
  2. ord sgt

    Round ball spin.

    I have always wondered.....how do you prevent a roundball from key holing? 🤔:dunno:;)😁
  3. ord sgt

    Powder charge. How much powder do you use.

    It was about 40 yards, slightly downhill.
  4. ord sgt

    char cloth

    I carry my char cloth in a Ted Cash brass container.
  5. ord sgt

    Inlet black substitute

    Ask for a used tube of lipstick from your closest female friend, wife or.... you could use Prussian blue transfer paste. Candle soot works if you don't mind having an open flame close to your work area. I have used all three over the years. Whatever floats your boat.
  6. ord sgt

    Pietta 1851 noobie first impressions

    My Pietta is a .44. It has wood grips. I use a load of 15 gr FFFg, a wonder wad and a .451 roundball. I get good accuracy at 15 yards, all day.
  7. ord sgt

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    I took my bp revolver to the range today. I had powder, balls and caps but didn't get to shoot. Why? My capper was left at home and there was no way to cap the nipples. Fingers too big. Oh well, another day, maybe.
  8. ord sgt

    Barrel help please!!

    Take your ramrod and place it inside your barrel. Mark the point where it stops. Then lay the ramrod along the outside of your barrel. If the barrel has an obstruction, you will see the difference. If empty, the rod should reach the breech area. If the rod shows short of the breech, there is an...
  9. ord sgt

    I need tools?

    I started with a small set of turnscrew bits from Brownells and expanded the set over the years. Punches? I have bent some that were part of a cheap set. Bought quality ones after that. A good set of dedicated cleaning rods, not wood that can and will break. Plenty of cleaning patches too. This...
  10. ord sgt

    Greetings Y'all! Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Texas Rangers

    A short time ago, I finished reading "Lone Star Justice. The first century of the Texas Rangers", by Robert M. Utley. Very interesting read. Lots of footnotes, very detailed information. If you are interested, I am willing to part with the book. I did spend some time in Texas earlier in my...
  11. ord sgt

    Does it still count as a miné ball?

    Day-um.
  12. ord sgt

    Pre ignition

    I can honestly say that I have experienced a "cook-off", that being caused by a hot ember in the breech. I was practicing rapid fire at my R/P club. I fired several shots and started to pour a premeasured FFFg powder charge when the loose powder landed on the ember. I must say it is quite a...
  13. ord sgt

    One Muzzleloader enough?

    Find one of those three wheel baby strollers that young mom's jog behind. Do a little creative arraigning and you have a vehicle for your m/lers. Saw plenty a N-SSA events.
  14. ord sgt

    Polished brass?

    Here it comes......If he had the brass polish with him, I am totally sure he would have used it. ;) 😁
  15. ord sgt

    Polished brass?

    From the get-go, I never polished the brass parts. I prefer to let the brass age with use. A natural patina is preferred. Besides, shiny brass with a rust browned barrel and furniture? Two contrasting features.
  16. ord sgt

    Flint knapping hammer ?

    I use the top end of my forged turnscrew to knap my flints when needed. A few taps on the edge will allow me more shots. That and turning the flint over. Both ways work.
  17. ord sgt

    Frizzen (aka hammer) won't open fully when the flint strikes it.

    There are a few other things to check. Take the frizzen out of the lock. Check the toe, where it rides on the frizzen spring. It should be smooth and burr free. The frizzen screw should be smooth also. Before you restore the frizzen to it's rightful position, put a small bit of oil on the screw...
  18. ord sgt

    N-SSA Spring Shoot ( using Cannon & Mortars ) Fun

    Being a former N-SSA member, I have watched the cannon and mortar matches for years. Hearing the brass mortars "ring" increased the enjoyment. One highlight (pun intended) was seeing the cannons fired after dark. The targets were illuminated by road flares and the flash of each cannon as it was...
  19. ord sgt

    Vintage gunsmith--new member

    As long as you are willing to learn, then it's all good. Once you think you know it all, someone will come along and surprise you. Anyway, welcome to the forum. Share your knowledge. I know I still need to learn plenty.
  20. ord sgt

    What is your preferred brand of #11 percussion caps

    I have two brands of #11 caps. Winchester, CCI. Some #10 caps, CCI. #!075 caps RWS. I have the most in RWS.
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