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I think a rifle in the same bore as a Colt Navy would be a fine thing to have.

Any idea what it will look like? I remember a few months ago they teased a smoothbore that was more of a chief’s grade trade gun. I’m not all that interested in something like that, but an English or colonial style Fowler would be mighty tempting.

Wow! I’m not in the market right now but that is a steal. Someone needs to snap this up.

No, the Joe Woods coning tool produces a very gradual cone that extends a few inches back from the muzzle. It eliminates the need for a short starter. Mine looks just like the first picture. The lands and grooves are still visible at the muzzle. I’m able to press a patched ball down to flush...

I built a Kibler Colonial earlier this year and was very happy with the results. Having a correctly built gun really helped me visualize how all the parts work together and how a rifle should look when it’s done right. I’m thinking about building my next one from a plank for two reasons - 1...

I’m going to drill a hole in the handle of my short starter so I can use it as a pipe. And then after I’m done smoking it I’m going to break the end off.

I bet it would work. I powder coat unmentionable bullets and they hold up really well. You can beat one flat with a hammer and the coating won’t separate from the lead.

Gotcha. I will take this - PM inbound

I like this a lot. I’m not familiar with Furnis knives, is that a specific style or maker?

Another happy customer here! I coned the barrel on my .54 Kibler, and now it’s easy to load without a short starter. No change in accuracy that I can see. The process was almost foolproof. I’ll be buying more as I add additional calibers to the stable.

I’ve bought from The Leather Guy | Leather Hides, Scraps, Supplies & Hardware before. They have decent sales sometimes.

Sounds like a 19th century version of “Hold my beer and watch this.”

Great job! I thought about doing the same thing but my wife insists she wants a wall tent or she won’t go with me :)

I used to plug my vent with a toothpick and fill the barrel with water and it worked fine, but on a whim I bought this the other day: Track's Best Flint Flush Cleaning Tool, for breeches up to 1-7/16", without spillage - Track of the Wolf I just got done cleaning my rifle after a day at the...

That's a really nice rifle. Great score.

Welcome, from another Nebraska shooter!

I don’t know anything about how he got the job, but I’m a big fan of Ethan Yazel. He’s doing a great job of promoting muzzleloading to younger generations and creates a ton of interest. He’s exactly the kind of person we need to keep the sport going.

I haven’t worn it to an event yet, but the plan is to wear it with a waistcoat and long sleeved shirt. I’ve tried it on with all that stuff underneath and that’s when it was a little short. It’s a civilian coat though, not a military one.

Maybe a half inch or so. Enough to be slightly annoying but not terrible. I’m also 6’1” and long arms. If I was ordering again I would consider going up one size. It fits snug in the shoulders and chest, but not excessively so.

I also have one of the Fort Laramie coats. I wear a 46 regular in a suit coat so that’s the size I ordered. It fits well, except the sleeves are a little short. Otherwise the quality is pretty decent for the price.