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  1. steam1993

    Realistic time to build a kit?

    I think I have put in about 10 hours on my traditions Kentucky rifle kit so far, my be another 10 before it's done. It is just a plain, but will sill look good for a first time job. I think it is a good starter kit, and can not wait to do another kit. Will be another flint lock.
  2. steam1993

    Barrel finish

    :) I an close to finishing my traditions Kentucky rifle kit. Question? how do you finish the barrel off, blue/brown or leave as is, I have seen some guns left plain steel.
  3. steam1993

    Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit

    Just got my Traditions Kentucky rifle kit in .50cal, can not wait to start to put it together. And then then I will have a flint lock, next may be a Brown Bess. :)
  4. steam1993

    Can I Shoot Out A Stuck Ball

    I was at a event last year and some one put a Minnie ball in their gun but no lube, you guess what happened. Well a group of us were helping to get the ball out, my wife and a group of civil war cannoners decided to fire of a blank charge, but did not tell us. You could feel the ground shake...
  5. steam1993

    Logic and homemade cannons

    I have never built a cannon yet!. But if I do I will bore from solid, or use a screw breach(I am a trained machinist and welder). To weld in a breach you would have to grind or machine a good grove to get good depth of weld, but I still would not do it. Also how are you going to put in a...
  6. steam1993

    pietta 1851 revolver

    They are .44 with brass frame and spare cylinder.
  7. steam1993

    Bass Pro Requires ID Photocopy to Buy BP!

    I did not know that Bass Pro sold BP, can not find on the web site.
  8. steam1993

    pietta 1851 revolver

    Have just brought 2 of them on sale for 179.99.at Cabela's. I use no.11 caps, tried the no.10 caps but could not get them to fire every time.
  9. steam1993

    Entering the world of flintlocks

    I am a machinist and am use to building steam engines. I also have a good selection of books on gun smiting and building, so am ready for the challenge.
  10. steam1993

    Entering the world of flintlocks

    I have just ordered a flintlock kit, can not wait to put it together. I know I will have to take my time assembling it. Looking to the day when I can shoot it. I have fired a flintlock before and also a match lock. I do own a .45 pistol and a .50 rifle but they are percussion :redface:
  11. steam1993

    looking for powder

    I am needing to by some powder and I am looking at Graft & sons own brand. Any one know how good it is,i need to order 10 pounds soon.
  12. steam1993

    cannoneering classes for cannon noob?

    I would suggest that you try to find a civil war group near you, they are a good source of info and can help you with the big guns. I have worked with 2 full size(one 3in 12pound and a 2.5in bore)and have even fired one. We run with a crew of 5 mainly for safety.
  13. steam1993

    cannoning illegal?

    Got to fire my 1.25in cannon on July 4th last, in a small city right next to city hall. I was one of 2 cannons that weekend, the other one was 1.5in bore and had no problems, my because we were invited. Will there this year, and might have a civil war 12 pounder this year as well. :surrender:
  14. steam1993

    new toy

    [img]http://flicker.com/photos/138346495@n08/albums/with/721576625973109k ok so no luck loading photos agin
  15. steam1993

    More India made smoothies!?!?!

    I am looking at getting a 1st pattern brown bess in the next 6 months, and have no problem buying a India made one. The price is right for me, plus I have looked at some before. Peter
  16. steam1993

    Barrel length and powder chamber dimensions?

    I use 1.5 to 2 ounces of BP in my 1.25 in bore cannon with a 6oz lead shot. Ball will go nearly 1 mile. In my mortar I use about 1 ounce of BP the ball which weighs 24 pounds goes 100 yards, with a 8 ounce charge the ball will go appox 1/2 mile peter
  17. steam1993

    New toy

    Having got a mortar this August I have had fun with it. It is a 24 pound colhorn, and has a range of a 1/2 mile!. The best thing is you can watch the ball and see how the wind will blow it of course. I do civil war and other events with it. :grin: Peter
  18. steam1993

    Hi from Minnesota

    I live in Albert Lea,MN. And been in to muzzle loading for about 5 years. I own a cva .50 hawken, a cva .45 pistol and 2 big toys. The first is a 1.25inch cannon and my latest toy is a 5in bore coehorn mortar. :) Peter
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