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Thanks all for the infoormation you have provided!

In preparation for shooting black powder and my Brown Bess for the first time, I purchased some 0.715 balls. I noticed that they have a small protrusion on them that I assume was formed from where the lead was poured into the mold. Should I remove this protrusion with a file before loading?

When somebody is referring to a "traditional” Kentucky rifle, such as one used in Daniel Boone's day, does that mean a flintlock or precession rifle? Thanks.

What size balls would you recommend?

Opps!! :ThankYou:

In the thread “Want to Shoot My Brown Bess,” I received a lot of very useful information. Thanks to all who replied. I’m looking forward to getting to the woods very soon. I was able to borrow a microchronometer and discovered my 0.75 cal musket is actually 0.739, so I am going to try making...

Thanks to all who replied to my thread. I received a lot of valuable information that I will put to good use!!

I am also interested in making paper cartridges. Any suggestions on how to do so?

I live in Central Kentucky. There are several shooting clubs in my area, but none seem to have any black powder shooters or anyone interested in BP. I'm kind of on my own with BP. I appreciate the information, especially concerning ball size. I'll see if I can borrow some calipers and measure...

A number of years ago I purchased a Brown Bess musket from Gunbroker. It was stamped with Dixie Gunworks. I contacted Dixie Gunworks, and from information they requested, they identified the musket as being made by Miruko of Japan between the early 1980’s to the late 1990’s. It is .75 caliber...

I have finally decided to fire my Brown Bess after owning it for more than 10 years. What is the best way to clean it after firing it? Thanks!

Thanks for your reply. Good information!

Thanks! I'll check with Dixie Gun works tomorrow.

Many years ago, on a whim, I purchased a reproduction of a Brown Bess on GunBroker. I grew up the Williamsburg, VA, area and have always been intrigued by muskets. It is a beautiful weapon but I don’t know much about it. On the left side of the barrel is stamped Dixie Gunworks along with a...

Thanks to all for all of the comments, advice, and instructions you have provided. I will be out of touch for about a week and a half. I have a lot to think about and I am sure I will have more questions when I return.

In response to Zonie and rodwha: If I don’t use a powder packet but place the powder directly into the chamber, do you place a wad over the powder before inserting the ball? If so, what do you use for a wad? Secondly, rodwha stated: “I often shot without any lube with balls, but if I did...

Good advice that I will keep in mind. Thanks!!

Rodwha, thanks for all of the information. I found the post from 2013 about paper cartridges to be very interesting, along with your two videos. I see you gave up on adding nitrate to the paper but instead now use cigarette paper. Now a few additional questions. After loading these powder...

How did you make your powder packages? How tight should they fit in the cylinder? When using powder packages and then ramming a round ball on top of the package, does the package tear or break?

Thanks to all who replied to my initial question. My revolver is a brass frame and from your comments, I now intend to only use round balls. I also think I will start with a powder load of 12 grains and take it from there. Can anyone point me to how to make paper cartridges that will work...