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    A web-based round ball ballistics calculator

    Rifleman1776, Thanks for the input. I modified the program to put out less data and to allow for shotgun pellets as small as #12.
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    A web-based round ball ballistics calculator

    Thanks to the magic of Dart - a new web programming language, I was able to make a web-based application for my round-ball ballistic calculator. It may even work on mobile phones.. To run it, go to this web page, which has the link and instructions. Round ball ballistics calculator Now...
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    Howdah pistol web page

    Ouch!!! Good one.
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    Howdah pistol web page

    satx, Because it is a rare original, the only time I shot it was for the web page. It is so well made that it should be serviceable for the next few centuries, but if I accidentally dinged it or marred its almost perfect surface, I would cry many tear$$$. So, my old colt long will have to do...
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    Howdah pistol web page

    The pistol is indeed very light, and at 16ga, it shoots a one ounce (437 gr) ball, which is heavy. As for accuracy, like most guns, especially BP guns, each with their own 'character', you just have to know how to use it properly and compensate for its characteristics. I can easily perforate a...
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    Howdah pistol web page

    For those who haven't seen it before - a web page with photos and ballistic info. Purdey Howdah Pistol
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    Breech-loading flintlock pistol

    I received a lot of requests for mechanical drawings of my breech-loading flintlock pistol, so I put together a set of CAD files and and drawings for anyone interested in making one themselves. They are in the 'Update' section at the end of the web page here: Breech-loading flintlock
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    screw barrel pistols

    Here is my web page on a subset of these pistols. Muff pistols
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    Scottish Snaphaunce

    Leave it loaded! The load is of little danger, and a gun with an old load has a higher collector value.
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    Free downloadable targets

    I just put up a new web page with a number of free, downloadable and printable targets for muzzleloaders as well as modern arms. Targets page
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    Free downloadable targets

    I just put up a new web page with a number of free, downloadable and printable targets for muzzleloaders as well as modern arms. Targets page
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    Jaeger

    Yes, it is. It shows better on the video.
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    Jaeger

    Here is a link to my web page showing an original jaeger. There is also a link to a video showing it in action. Jaeger rifle web page
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    Trailwalk video

    Here is a video of the trail walk held last Sunday at the Niantic Sportsmen's Club in Connecticut. It was a beautiful day for a shoot, and other events will be upcoming. Trail walk video
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    Niantic Sportsmen's Field Shoot

    Here is a video showing some highlights from the black powder field shoot held on September 18, 2011. Field Shoot Video
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    New video - Loading and Shooting the Jaeger

    I just finished a video showing the Dachtine Jaeger - how it looks and how it shoots. Just go the the bottom of the web page and click on the video link! Jaeger web page with video
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    A Princely Jaeger

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    Muzzleloading field shoot

    Here is a video of our club's muzzleloading field shoot in Connecticut. Field Shoot
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    A Princely Jaeger

    Actually, most do not have this reinforcement. This one is unusual in that it does - probably because it is a 'high end' Jaeger.
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    A Princely Jaeger

    Here is a web page showing many detailed photos of a 1780's Jaeger made in Aachen. Jaeger riifle
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