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    Loading question

    I learned from an old man that if I was to see red droplets near the end of the barrel that was the charge to use. Up and down a little to the best group. He called those red drops " blooding the barrel". Said it was the indicator of the right powder charge. Blackpowder of coarse. It has worked...
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    How far?

    Now I'm picturing Uma Thurman as Venus! I have totally lost my concentration. :haha:
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    accuracy of rifled muskets?

    I would like to quote sourses. Alas I cannot. I believe the fuse mfg. supply factory had a problem. I believe this is the reason why Picketts charge did not succeed. The ink marks and the #"s on the fuse were wrong. They layed a nasty barrage that overshot the union lines at Gettysburg. It...
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    Curiosity regarding Confederate Brass revolvers

    From about '72 -'78 I shot a brass framed Rem. I used heavy loads. It became unsafe and I disabled it. It was a good pistol and saw many thousand rounds through it. Italian Repro.
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    accuracy of rifled muskets?

    I wish I could buy the same quality powder today. I just completed a search bar type look at Augustus Powderworks. It looks like C.S. Govt. did good for its soldiers. As far as powder was concerned.
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    accuracy of rifled muskets?

    I was raised to believe the Confederate Govt. produced the very best powder. Thier powder works were the envy of the world. The Union supply was from subcontractors. Those subs had problems... Sorry Union Guys, This is true.
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    M1842 rifled Musket-opinions?

    I still have my original. It is a blast to shoot. 100ft-150ft good for rd ball. Keep it at 70grn. FF for ball and shot. Experiment for your load of shot. You have to try the 1842 out!. The Civil War generals in hindsight came to the conclusion that the civil war would ended a year or two prior...
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    #11 Caps

    Years ago the Dynomite Nobel was the best around. I preferred them. Very hot.
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    CVA Bobcat .50

    Hi, Where did you get thet musket cap nipple?. I would like to replace my nipple also. I have a couple thousand musket caps. I like them also on longarms. Thanks.
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    Cheap Flintlock

    I think Fess Parker had an electric ignition. I may be wrong. If I am I should apologize profusely. In the very early black and white credits he shot an Indian and a bear instead of splitting a tree. I think the viewers liked the special effects of the tree splitting. Ticklicker was the name he...
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    Oldest, Most Historical gun

    Richmond Sharps in like new condition. Thirty years ago. What a collection my friend had! He has passed. A true Gentleman of the South. I took it apart and cleaned it. I think that was the most that had ever been done to it. Maybe a little exageration there! They were not as crude as people...
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    1842 harpers ferry

    I use .660 and an old blue jeans patch lubed with Crisco. I can't use over 80 grn. or it will shred the patch. I am impressed with how accurate one can get without a rear sight. :grin:
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    Original Hawken rifles do not shoot "slick"?

    There is an old expression " don't piss down my barrel". I think it comes from before the used car times. Talking about "making it better than it is". Maybe like puting sawdust in the tranny and such. A trick to fool a person into buying something that was worn out. :hmm: I believe that...
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    Which rifled musket?

    I have both 1863 type II and an 1842 Springfield. Both are original. I find the '63 hard to plink with. The '42 is a blast. You can use it as a shotgun or hit a paper plate at 100 yds with a ball. Once you get the hang of it elevation is the only challenge. Less than 75 yds. no problem. I...
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    At which age did you start muzzleloading?

    16, I had already fixed the 64 1/2 mustang he gave me. It was on blocks and needed the works when I reached 15 and a learners permit. There was a wall hanger at an antique shop. A .72 cal. austrian Freueworth. $100, I said I'd work for it. It was on my bed on my Birthday! Thanks Dad! I was...
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    inline flint lock?

    I am reminded of the Hall's breachloader when seeing this. :hmm:
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    Best lube for Minie Ball

    Where does one put the lube? In the grooves or in the base? And how much? I am a PRB guy with a couple of molds I might try out. Thanks!
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    I need to polish my bore!

    Thanks, I think I will do a little more experimenting before I settle on a load. I will definitely reduce my load, try lube other than crisco, JB bore cleaner and card ontop of powder. You guys are great!
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    I need to polish my bore!

    I am going into town and buy JB bore cleaner. Thanks. My bore looks fine when I drop the mini mag lite down it. It is just not as shiny as some of my others. In other words I can see it it not as smooth. No pitting, no warps or other problems. Loadin isn't a problem even though I used two...
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    I need to polish my bore!

    I am using a smaller ball to comp the patch size problem. As I don't plan on shooting much farther than 50-60 yds. They are not burning. I am just finding pieces of them 15 to 20 feet in front of my shot. I am used to .58 patched round ball. This is different. A couple normal, the rest...
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