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  1. Randis

    Food Wraps

    When it comes to food preservation was waxed or “oiled” cloth a thing back in the 18th century? I can see it being quite useful for wrapping certain foods or capping bottles or jars. I suspect linen would have been used over cotton as it was generally cheaper.
  2. Randis

    Turkey breast or legs over open campfire

    Chicken on a spit. I used cornish game hens to make proportioning easy. Dry with towel, oil up with olive oil, sprinkle with montreal seasoning. Place on spit and roast over coals, not open flame. Turn every minute or so depending on heat output. As coals die down, turning frequency...
  3. Randis

    Turkey breast or legs over open campfire

    Double post
  4. Randis

    My first Muzzleloader

    I was advised to start off with 50 grains. Not sure whether there's a difference between a "re-enactor's" load (powder only, no ball or patch) and a real load (Powder, Patch, ball).
  5. Randis

    My first Muzzleloader

    I recently acquired a flintlock as part of my living history/re-enactment hobby. Familiar with modern weapons but no experience in vintage black powder firearms. Honestly, this rifle will spend 80% of the time as a display. However, I'd like to participate in target shooting and woods walks if...
  6. Randis

    Good Day to All

    BTW, looking for like minds in my local area (Southwest Indiana near Vincennes). Perhaps for some sort of group to conduct and share info on a face to face basis. Not really into hunting. My focus is living history, target shooting, perhaps woods walks. Message me
  7. Randis

    Good Day to All

    Loved New England. Spent some time in Groton, CT and Newport, RI.
  8. Randis

    Good Day to All

    Thanks for letting me participate in this forum. Getting started late in the hobby (I'm 68). Plenty of experience with modern firearms by absolutely ignorant when it comes to black powder era weapons. I understand the principales, theories, and mechanics of firearms but lack any experience...
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