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  1. Deavertex

    Would somebody be so kind as to help me identify this Flintlock?

    From both pictures that show the pan, I've noticed that there is no way to keep the powder from falling out the end. It's not so much a pan as a scoop. I think you bought a cobbled-up wall hanger here, and I hope it didn't cost much.
  2. Deavertex

    You call that a rifle.

    I'd hate to meet up with one of those squirrels. But I'd call him Sir!
  3. Deavertex

    Hello all, another Texan here.

    Howdy, neighbor! I'm in Austin, have one BP firearm. It's a Euroarms Remington 1858 NMA, and I haven't shot it yet. Haven't found an indoor range that allows Kydex, let alone black powder, and the outdoor ranges around here have off-putting membership dues.
  4. Deavertex

    Bow and arrow verses Flint Guns

    Also, many if not most Indian bows weren't all that powerful. You were much more likely to survive, and even continue fighting, with an Indian arrow in you than having been shot.
  5. Deavertex

    WORST DAY AT THE RANGE!

    And you can measure your muzzle velocity with a yardstick and a wristwatch, huh? ;)
  6. Deavertex

    Japanese Matchlock Myths

    My Dad was a gunner on a B-29 (Bainbridge Belle, if you're interested) He flew 35 missions over Japan and hated them until the day he died -- he explained it with, "The bastards tried to kill me!" I shudder to think what would have ensued if I'd brought home a Japanese girl.
  7. Deavertex

    What is it that pulls us into muzzle loading!

    Right now, it's just a single gun -- a European Arms 1858 Remington New Model Army. Which I've yet to shoot. But a lot of what I find attractive about blackpowder shooting is the relatively slow pace. If I spend two hours at the range with my Garand, I have to take out a second mortgage. Two...
  8. Deavertex

    Flintolock pistol rises, never hit the target :-(

    I always enjoy his videos. My thoughts: Another reason for turning the pistol might well have been making sure that the powder in the pan was in contact with the main charge in the chamber. That even makes sense (to me, at least) as to why this method of firing would be depicted on horsemen...
  9. Deavertex

    Flintolock pistol rises, never hit the target :-(

    The breech is solidly fixed to the rest of the firearm, so when it moves, everything moves. Otherwise, you're violating Newton's laws of motion. That's why you need a tight grip on a pistol with and a firm wrist and elbow, and a firm shouldering of a long arm, so the force is exerted against...
  10. Deavertex

    Barrel length and velocity of patched balls

    Once the ball leaves the muzzle, the gas accelerating it will disperse in milliseconds. They may give a little push for an inch or two, but after that the ball is purely ballistic -- no more acceleration. You don't want a massive ball of flame every time you shoot, but a little bit is a good...
  11. Deavertex

    Help ID a Naval Cannon

    Cast iron was the material for naval guns, not lead. A lead ball would probably blow up the gun, since it's nearly twice the density of cast iron. Also, for this gun, you're not talking about the bore of a six pounder, though. You're better off shooting something like a soup can filled with...
  12. Deavertex

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    Meant to post this yesterday, but I sent off the payment for my Euroarms Remington New Model Army. My wife informed me that was my Christmas present, but that's much better than what I thought she was going to say.
  13. Deavertex

    New member from Austin, Texas.

    Howdy, y'all! I don't own anything muzzle loading -- I hope that the word "yet" should be added to that -- but Civil War era firearms are a big interest.
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