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    Another lucky deer.

    I did not see in your other post, what kind of powder are you using? I was having the same problems as you are having when I was using Pyrodex. It was about 10 years old. I switched to a new canister and was still having the same thing happen, but not as bad. I switched to real BP and have not...
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    pulling a stuck ball/ramrod

    Chinese finger trap. Wouldn't this work with a rope tied to the one end. That way it is pulling the rod straight and not going to break the end off by pulling at an angle like the way the rope is tied to the rod.
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    Got my first mold....Now what ??

    On the pins/rods, use a 2-stoke motor oil. Once the mold is up to temp and casting nice balls, bullets, or whatever. Leave them in the mold take the q-tip with just a very little amount on it and wipe the bottom of the sprue plate, and the top of the mold. Next, drop out the balls or whatever...
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    Got my first mold....Now what ??

    Old toothbrush and hot soapy water. Do this two times. I have a hot plate that I use to preheat my molds. I let them heat cycle 3 times before I do any casting.
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    Tru Oil

    The first couple of coats I do, I use the tru oil and 1000 grit wet grade paper. I wet sand it. It fills the grain really nice. I leave the sludge on the stock and let it dry. Then sand it dry with the 1000 grit to smooth it out. Do this 2-3 times and all the pores will be filled. It leaves the...
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    Range day

    Well I picked up a new to me ML this weekend at a GS. It is a older T/C New Englander in 50cal. It has the metal butt and no false muzzle. The outside of the metal has a bunch of little spots were it was rust. It does not look too bad. The bore has a little bit of pits about an inch down the...
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    Where do i ship a muzzleloader?

    FFL's can ship pistols USPS. It may be cheaper to have them ship it, than you can. Depending on what the dealer will charge you.
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    Where do i ship a muzzleloader?

    If you want to ship UPS, you have to go to a Hub. UPS stores are privately owned and do not have to follow the UPS rules. Call UPS and ask them were the nearest hub is to you. Depending on your state laws, anyone can ship a longarm to a dealer or manufacturer. You do not have to have a FFL to do...
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    TC Black Mtn Mag

    If they are the new CCI caps, they changed the primers to a very weak cap. Try the RWS caps.
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