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Loading block with 2-3-4 patched balls hanging around the neck, powder measure handy, could load pretty quick.

Thanks, I have a Charles Daly percussion .50 I have thought about cutting back some.

Tell us about that short rifle!

I don’t know how the water tastes as I have not filled it yet but the inside sure smells good. If that is any indication the water should be alright. Later this Fall I plan on preparing an area in the yard for a Gourd trellis for next Spring. I figure to hang the harvested Gourds in the...

In my never ending quest for the next project, to prevent me from working on existing projects, I decided I needed a Gourd Canteen. Because you know, just because. Anyway, I found and ordered a few possible victims off the interweb and got busy. I selected one from the bunch that was not the...

I like it, just don’t have a place for it in the “collection”. I personally think your mods made it a lot better piece.

Something to do with your ladle technique? Lead temperature (too cold)? I would tend to think this kind of thing would be “operator” error. You using a ladle or bottom pour pot?

I have cast a lot of balls and bullets with one and two cavity molds but started purchasing six cavity molds when available just to speed things up for my most-used calibers. I have been very satisfied with the results of the six cavity molds. That said, .310 is one size I have not had to cast...

Pretty happy with my PP Mini Wall tent and Awning. Got it the first of the year and have only had it up a couple of times for a few days each but plan on many years of use out of it.

I’ll take this, PM incoming.

I made a pair from a WB kit and instructions that turned out well. I am using home made Durafelt insoles which help a lot with comfort. I also sprayed the bottoms with sealer but am not sure it did much good. I have some heavier leather I want to make a pair or two from and also ordered some...

Yes Ha but that looks good. I really need to get a pressure cooker.

This, I started with a Crazy Crow knife and Hawk (get an extra handle, or two) and recently sprang for an HB knife and hawk ($$$$$ but worth it). HB was 15 weeks from order to delivery so plan ahead. Had two pine stump butts given to me from a lot clearing project for the asking and made a...

When measuring patch material I am not so much trying to get an “accurate” measurement as I am trying for a consistent, repeatable, COMPARABLE measurement. In other words, I don’t care what the thickness actually is, but rather can I get the same thing each time and compare different...

I’ll take these, PM incoming.

I wish I had a Charliville to compare to my Bess (Pedersoli) but I do not. I have to say, even though the Bess is quite the handful I do like shooting it and it does not seem to be as ungainly as the size and weight would at first indicate. Pretty sure the average Colonial period solider was a...

If I had a place to hang my bags I would, and will someday. But currently they lay in a largish MTM plastic box with the rest of my range stuff. It borders on too heavy but is workable and makes it hard to forget something I, or another shooter, might need at a shoot. While I have a few balls...

Have shot them in a .54 Renegade and .50 Hawken with good results. I shot tumble-lubed in Lee Alox, bare over a home-made lubed (50/50 bees wax/Crisco) Durafelt wad, and tumble lubed over wad. All shot great, easily meeting hunting bullet requirements for me. I found the rough Renegade in my...

I have not done it yet personally but my club is planning a percussion pistol shoot later this Fall for those of us so inclined. While I have Pietta and Uberti 1851/1861 Navy pistols I also happen to be blessed with a pair of Old Army Rugers so they will get the nod. I have talked to guys that...

Interesting, but I don’t understand all the catcalling and B.S.ing while somebody is handling a firearm and trying to shoot.