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  1. griffiga

    Mowrey

    As the barrel's twist is 1-30, I want to try shooting sabots. I ordered two different .54 sabots ( 50 each) that would allow me to shoot both .429-.430 and .454 bullets. I have an abundance of bullets in both calibers. Anybody had any luck with such?
  2. griffiga

    Track of the wolf

    My last order from TOTW was USPS and once they emailed me of shipment, it only took 3 days. However, I purchased a Hawken rifle from one of the forum members which incidentally came from the same state and it took 9 days (USPS also). I watched the tracking and it sat in Salt Lake City (only 40...
  3. griffiga

    Black Powder

    My guns must be different. Let me relate a story about one in particular. I opened the front door of my house and leaned a shotgun in the doorway. I then placed four of its favorite shells beside it as I went about with my daily business. I had left the house for several hours, and while gone...
  4. griffiga

    Black Powder

    I wish I could tell myself that and believe it. I'm just going on what I see happening. My real fear is that in a couple years, it will only be worse - at least if these past couple of months are any indication.
  5. griffiga

    Sighting in a new rifle

    I was thinking it might be a place to start to see what actually happens. I'm guessing you'd want to use a bit heavier load than a target load, maybe, maybe not.
  6. griffiga

    Sighting in a new rifle

    Has anyone tried this when sighting in their muzzleloader? I saw it on a post from another gun forum. Place a target 13 yards away. Get a good rest, aim at the bull’s-eye and nudge the trigger. If the bullet is off the mark, adjust your sights and shoot again. Once you are taking out the X in...
  7. griffiga

    Why Dawn Dish detergent

    Have you ever read "March to Quebec" by Kenneth Roberts?
  8. griffiga

    What's the one muzzleloader you regret parting with most?

    My first muzzle loader was a Dixie.45 Kentucky rifle kit. I bought and built it in high school. While going to college, I sold it because I needed some extra money. Kicking myself ever since.:doh:
  9. griffiga

    T/C Patriot Load Data

    In both my TC Patriot .45 and my Charles Moore .45 I shoot 15 grains 3F for short range (15 yard) paper targets. Very accurate.
  10. griffiga

    Percussion cap availability- when??

    Wolfman0125 makes them for sale.
  11. griffiga

    Civil war era muskets.....

    I shoot my original 42 all the time with ball, shot and buck and ball loads.
  12. griffiga

    Muzzleloading Loading Literature

    There's one out on eBay now but they want $40 for it. o_O
  13. griffiga

    Bismuth or steel shot

    I've been using 14 gauge wads in my Pedersoli double 12. I think it's choked full. Sounds like your 20 is as well. Do you find that the plastic shot cups tend to leave a plastic residue in the barrel after shooting them with BP? I had a heck of a time cleaning one of my old originals from having...
  14. griffiga

    What did you do today

    Today I went to work, but yesterday I told my office I had an emergency and wouldn’t be in. My emergency was I had 4 muzzle loaders ( 2 rifles and two pistols) that needed shooting. The weather was mid 60’s yesterday and it was going to storm today, which it did. The wife went to Scottsdale AZ...
  15. griffiga

    Considering quitting!

    Looks like a blast...literally. Seriously, the first thing I ever did after purchasing a new gun was to buy a mold. I've hoarded lead in all fashions so I have 3-400 pounds. For years I used a Coleman stove which worked fine until I broke down and finally bought a melting pot. I grew up in a...
  16. griffiga

    Muzzleload shotgun availability

    What gauge and your favorite load?
  17. griffiga

    Muzzleload shotgun availability

    My percussion shotguns left to right Stanton single bbl Fowler 12 ga W Moore double 12 ga J Hollis double 11 ga Pedersoli 12 ga AMR 20 ga
  18. griffiga

    Crazy bidding on Gunbroker

    I was selling a gun on gunbroker not too long ago. I listed a starting price along with a buy it now. A guy emailed me offering me $25 more than the buy it now price if I’d close the auction and sell it to him. I felt bad for stupid and told him just to hit the instant sale button.
  19. griffiga

    Crazy bidding on Gunbroker

    Just indicate SOLD, or whatever in the remarks on your auction and Zonie or one of the moderators will see and change it
  20. griffiga

    Historical accuracy in big manufacturers

    Been there, done that.
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