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This is a muzzleloading forum. Although I allow mention of bow's and crossbows, we don't discuss them here.

I know it was said somewhat in gist but talking about politics is not allowed in the non-paying areas of the forum. Let's please save the political comments for the American Politics section of the forum.

I agree. Archer must be thinking of paper cartridges, not paper patched bullets. I guarantee that the paper wrapped around these bullets is pinched tightly between the bullet and the bore when my Schuetzen fires them. The only thing that will burn off is the paper that is tucked into the...

Using Grenadier's method, pour only enough Cerrosafe in to the barrel to form a very short, full diameter cast plug. Don't pour a lot of material that would form a long slug that would be hard to remove. If you have it, a 1/2" diameter solid brass rod can also be dropped down the bore before...

buickmarti: Glad to hear your having fun. One of the neat things about melted lead is, almost everything you can think of is lighter so if it doesn't vaporize and blow away, it will float to the top where it can be skimmed off. Sometimes, adding a flux like paraffine will help to get the crud...

This is quite true. Especially for the types of stainless that can be hardened. In my early days in tool design, I had to design a fixture to hold a part being machined in a Anocut machine. That is a machine that is used to do electrochemical machining by using massive amounts of electricity...

It is rather odd but, there are some locks made specifically for target shooting competition that do not have half cock notches. I'm not sure what this gains someone using this type of lock. Maybe it is the assurance that once the hammer is released from a full cock position, there is nothing...

The Forum has had an individual who repeatedly has joined the forum to post Private Messages (Conversations) with members who are wanting firearms or firearm parts for sale. I have banned him several times but he changes his name and IP to allow him to rejoin us. He sends messages, usually...

The Forum has had an individual who repeatedly has joined the forum to post Private Messages (Conversations) with members who are wanting firearms or firearm parts for sale. I have banned him several times but he changes his name and IP to allow him to rejoin us. He sends messages, usually...

The Forum has had an individual who repeatedly has joined the forum to post Private Messages (Conversations) with members who are wanting firearms or firearm parts for sale. I have banned him several times but he changes his name and IP to allow him to rejoin us. He sends messages, usually...

That's getting into politics and we don't talk politics on the forum unless you want to become a Premium Supporting member. Then, you can read more than you ever wanted to know about WOKE on the American Politics forum.

I think the smooth, flowing lines of the barrel and loading lever, coupled with the half fluted cylinder all come together to raise the pistol to the top of my list.

Like the others said, tap out the barrel wedge from the side of the barrel. The wedge won't come all the way out because the little screw head will keep it from falling out. (That's what it's there for.) Pull the hammer back to half cock and rotate the cylinder slightly so the lower two...

CVA's breech can be removed but to do it the drum or plug with the vent in it has to come out first. After it is out, the breech plug at the rear can be unscrewed. The problem is, when the breech is reassembled, the threaded side hole in the barrel must line up exactly with threaded hole in...

I think the biggest difference is, gun stock oils are applied and rubbed in with a rag while furniture and musical instruments etc finishes are usually brushed or sprayed on or sometimes dipped. (I'm not talking about the modern, big factory made guns here. They use the fastest, cheapest...

TO ALL Just a reminder: The Colt P and 1873 Colt are cartridge guns. We don't talk about cartridge guns on the muzzleloading forum. As for the pistol I think is most beautiful I agree with the others who say the Colt 1862 Police gets the prize. The original Police came with a 3 1/2", 4...

Nock's breech did improve the things mentioned by Grenadier and he Patented it. Manton wanted to use the idea but he didn't want to pay Nock for the right's to use his Patented breech design so, he came up with the "chambered breech". The chambered breech is easy to make which explains why...

Maybe he took the time to do all the little things that separate the really good, well made rifles from the run of the mill "from the factory" ones that were just thrown together?

IMO, the wire loop type vent pick holders shown in the picture would be suitable for a Southern or Tennessee style rifle where function is more important than appearance. Some of the muzzleloading supply parts companies offer brass or nickle silver vent pick holders that are more suitable for...

Hand Gonne isn't very descriptive about what you want. The spelling indicates it would be a matchlock but it could be a wheel-lock or a snaphaunce. Then again, it might be a early flintlock. Please tell us what kind of gun you want to buy including the caliber if you have a preference.