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Doesn't Evaporust eat Bluing if accidentally spilled? Thanks! Walt

I'd like to find those people, strip them down, spray water on them, roll them in ash, and let them stay that way for a week until the lye starts eating their skin. Sounds like cruel and unusual punishment but so is the treatment they gave their muzzleloader! 😁 Walt

I do what I call Field Cleaning at the range before I leave. I run a few damp patches down until they come out light gray, followed by dry patches. I also wipe the fouling off the barrel down by the lock. I like to do a full disassembly and cleaning when I get home. The longest I've gone on...

I mostly hunt targets but have always kept a damp cleaning patch on hand and wipe the flint, frizzen, and pan after every shot. Alcohol is one of the ingredients in my cleaner so fast drying. Walt

Greetings and welcome! Muzzleloaders have their own organization, the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA). They're Headquartered in Friendship, Indiana. There are seven Chapters in Virginia. The NMLRA Charter Club Program — The NMLRA You might want to join. There's a monthly...

Do you still wipe between shots, per his directions? Walt

Welcome from Cottage Grove! There are many years of knowledge and experience among our ranks. Walt

I generally use precut patches. My goto lube is Bear Grease and Beeswax. I put a little on my thumb and rub it in one at a time. I do this while watching TV so it's not as time-consuming as it would be otherwise. Most patches have a rough side and a smooth. I only lube the smooth side...

The link doesn't work on any of my browsers. Walt

I am fortunate to live about 20 minutes from there. They are wonderful, knowledgeable folks. I feel lucky to have them so close. My wallet, not so much. Walt

Yes, not everything in their store is on the Website. Walt

They don't list Consignments online. And a lot of money! Walt

I’ve had that problem before, but it was usually at the breech. If you’re using a Tapered Jag and a large cleaning patch (2” to 2.5”), the extra cloth balls up causing the rod to become stuck. I switched to a Button Jag and a smaller cleaning patch (1.5”), and it never happened again. Good...

Welcome from Cottage Grove, Lane County. There are many years of knowledge and experience among our ranks. There's a Muzzleloading shop about 20 minutes from my house. https://thegunworks.com/ Good Luck! Walt

Pretty simple. If you can insert your pinky finger in the bore, it's a 50. Walt

That's what I remember reading. He also expanded into more of a Sporting Goods store. Thanks! Walt

I thought I read where Gemmer bought out the Hawken Shop and continued to make their half-stock rifles. Thanks! Walt

CVA went to 50 cal before they stopped producing sidelocks. Walt

UPDATE! When the rain finally returned, they lifted the ban. It was on the Agenda at the next Board Meeting. They’re working on a Protocol for Extreme Fire Danger. We’re a club that also operates a Public Range with member-only ranges as well. Unfortunately, not all the Range Masters on the...

I’ve always liked Pillow Ticking. It creates an excellent gas seal. I prefer a thick lube vs. a liquid, especially for hunting. I have arthritis in my hands so use it pretty much exclusively because I find that it goes down easier. I experimented with T-7 in my side-lock percussion rifles but...