Finished this today. Just in time for opening day of deer season this Saturday.
Combination Loading Block / Powder Measure
- Thread starter Tom A Hawk
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I really like that! Great idea and very well done.
I got in trouble last time, but will say it again! I'll take one! Meant as a compliment, not a solicitation for sale or purchase as outlawed by this site.
ADK Bigfoot
ADK Bigfoot
HiDesertHunter
40 Cal
Excellent idea!
I'll be making one. I have a different design in mind but nevertheless a great idea!
I'll be making one. I have a different design in mind but nevertheless a great idea!
Doc Ivory
45 Cal.
Wow!
I like it!
I like it!
Now that is a FINE idea. I will steal it for sure but give credit to you. It might even be a new idea. Those don't come along very often. I am saving the photos right now.
That is very cleaver and cool man, thanks, because I can build me one!
very cleaver and cool man!
WOW!WOW! KUDDOS to you! I have never seen one in that configuration of a BUTTERFLY be fore? man that is the ats A$$!!
do the end cape screw on or friction fit? I rely like it!! where do you guys come up with these great ideas??
Kid Shelleen
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I have to take my peruke off to both of you guys. Very clever. I have to ask Tom, what holds the block onto the measure? Can it be carried inverted by the thong with the weight of 4 lead balls? I'm assuming it's meant to be carried in a pouch. Either way it's a great idea.
I made it a tight friction fit so I can change the powder measure volume, if desired. Yes, it can be inverted and I will hang this from my horn strap when hunting, right next to an antler pan primer.
CumberlandRiver
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Looks to be a perfect match for the rifle. I am also interested in the peep sight. Can you provide detail on it as well.
The peep sight is a work in progress and I am currently working on a version II. So far, every concept I come up with is labor intensive.
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/threads/folding-peep-sight.125543/
Flinty Scot
40 Cal
Cumberland voiced my question.
Your sight is an elegant version of what I've been trying to cobble up.
I need to copy it, to give old eyes a chance..
Is the upright slotted to adjust elevation?
Do you have any lateral adjustment?
Thanks.
Your sight is an elegant version of what I've been trying to cobble up.
I need to copy it, to give old eyes a chance..
Is the upright slotted to adjust elevation?
Do you have any lateral adjustment?
Thanks.
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Its adjustable for elevation and windage. .050" aperture. This one is not slotted however since it can pivot on the tang screw, windage adjustment is possible. Allows use of buckhorn barrel sight when folded. Really sharpens the sight picture.
They are friction fit. If I remember correctly, the plastic powder tubes were bought at Cabela's.
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Really clever ideas guys. That butterfly pattern is pretty cool Tom. Here's a combination powder measure and short starter I picked up a while back from a Canadian guy. Wouldn't want to use it for a long day at the range, but it works.
LOL
Rick
LOL
Rick
Deer sinew cord?
