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  1. colt_bamc

    What kind of stuff do you all read?

    I read a lot! I love history. I've been going back and forth from Clive Cusslers historical fiction,( I highly recommend the SEA HUNTERS,1 AND 2 ,.to books about the frontier and mountain men. I'm currently reading GIVE YOUR HEART TO THE HAWKS. By Win Blevins. I get a few mag subscriptions as...
  2. colt_bamc

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Finished the last day of our black powder league. Was a great time. What a great bunch of people with a lot of knowledge,will definitely do it again. I didn't do too bad for the first time. If I counted right, I came in 12 out of 23. We will see for sure at our banquet on Wed.
  3. colt_bamc

    So how many different wild meats have you killed, cooked and eaten?

    Deer, Squirrel, Rabbit, Muskrat, Turkey, Beaver, Rainbow Trout,Perch, Bullhead, Crappie,Sucker, Walley. Various panfish. Racoon, Dove, Pigeon. I would very much like to try Porcupine,I hear its fantastic.
  4. colt_bamc

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Sometimes, it can be as simple as having the nose piece adjusted in or out to raise or lower where you look through the lense.
  5. colt_bamc

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Maybe its a frame adjustment issue on your glasses, sometimes it really helps. I wear trifocal progressive lenses, and have no issues with iron sights or scope
  6. colt_bamc

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    I built this reloading fixture it started out small and snowballed from there. I can carry everything I need to reloading my revolvers in one hand,and it folds up
  7. colt_bamc

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    I'm om my way to the muzzle loading arms and accoutrement show in Lapeer Michigan this morning! Looking forward to finding some nice treasures! Lucky for me its only a 1/2 hour drive away.
  8. colt_bamc

    Finished My SMR Build

    Beautiful work! Great job!
  9. colt_bamc

    Looking for clarity.

    Yes, you are right, the pistol looks the same. It does more resemble a lever action without the lever. And yes, there is nothing that comes close to a sidelock when it comes to appearance. They are pure artwork. I just bought a kentucky rifle kit with a beautiful wood grain,and can't wait to...
  10. colt_bamc

    Looking for clarity.

    Its legal regardless of hunting season,( at least where I live) Michigan has ruined the traditional muzzIe loading season with the shotgun primer guns, and the other cartridge guns they allow now. Its not about getting back to basics anymore unfortunately, its about cash flow. I was just asking...
  11. colt_bamc

    Looking for clarity.

    I kind of thought it might be considered one, like one of the first, a hybrid so to speak. It is a super gun for sure, like a tank! I've just always wondered what it is considered. I appreciate the input, yes, maybe the moderators can shed some light.
  12. colt_bamc

    Looking for clarity.

    Hi all, I have a question, I have seen the discussion about the description of an in line black powder rifle. I am not selling anything and believe in the use of traditional side lock front loaders. This is for my info only. I have among my collection a TC Texas Scout. Octagon barrel. Closed...
  13. colt_bamc

    Traditions Kentucky Percussion Rifle Kit.....$310.00.....Deer Creek Products

    Thats a great price! just purchased one Friday from the Kenokee trading post. The foam in the box had been crushed, but there is no damage to the kit itself, and everything is there. I paid 274.00. I haven't seen them so far on the net for under 375.,usually more. They have one more for about...
  14. colt_bamc

    Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit - Flintlock .45 Cal

    I purchased a Traditions 50 cal kentucky rifle from the Kenockee trading post yesterday. I'm looking forward to building it in the fall. I realized how many differences there are between the the percussion and flintlock. I'm leaving it percussion, and possibility change it from single trigger to...
  15. colt_bamc

    Greetings from from the only state comprised of two peninsula's.

    Welcome, from St Clair County Michigan!
  16. colt_bamc

    Hello from Michigan!

    I'll keep that in mind, ,man, I haven't been there in years,, i took hunter safely there when i was 13 .I'm a BWSA member, and shoot on the black powder leauge. Its a lot of fun, great people! where and what is the ACWSA.
  17. colt_bamc

    Hello from North Dakota

    Welcome from lower Michigan!
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