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I will gladly teach and give advice, if it is being sought out. Everybody seems to be an instant expert at 17 years old. So I just do it my way.

Welcome from Wisconsin.

FFFG for me. I use that sh*t on everything. :D

That's a beauty!

That's a handsome rifle!

After some due diligence, I'm going to guess Moroccan powder flask. Obviously, not all would be high quality. (late to the game, I see ;-0 ) http://oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=2518

For me it was largely history and primitive skills. Being able to craft a kit into a firearm, was appealing. The accuracy and power was surprising and gratifying. The feeling of "stepping back into the past" is fun, and enjoyable.

Way to go! That's a great tom!

Renaissance Wax for me, but seriously be sure your finish is cured.

Very nice! A dandy!

Holy wow!

Good job!

I melt beeswax and olive oil to make a squishy paste at room temperature, but not oily. Warm it in a tray and coat the wads. Place wads on wax paper, and let cool. Place in container for the shooting bag. Some of the mixture peels off at loading, but having a little lube left over is no problem...

Wow! Looks like a very fine build!

Beautiful!

68. I thought getting old would take longer. Bought my first Dixie kit in the 70's after reading the Foxfire article featuring Herschel House.

A car washing chamois skin worked good for patching, by the way. :cool:

Yes, as long as they have enough windage for a thicker than cloth greased leather patch.

I wouldn't try it.

Take "in progress" pics for your own reference, in case you get interrupted.