First traditional build!

[Uriahs]

Got it done in time to go hunting this fall! 16 gauge fusil. Learned a lot on this build. Really puts it into perspective how much work they did back then to make a good gun.

 

[rchas]

Excellent results for a first build--nice job!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Did you refer to my building tutorial when shaping your lock panels?

 

[Pete G]

Did you refer to my building tutorial when shaping your lock panels?

Why ask a question when you know the answer?

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Why ask a question when you know the answer?

Just seeing who's paying attention. Obviously not many.

 

[IanH]

You reap what you sow.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

right nice!

 

[WALT53]

Got it done in time to go hunting this fall! 16 gauge fusil. Learned a lot on this build. Really puts it into perspective how much work they did back then to make a good gun.

Looks awsome and yuppers there is a bit of work alright .

 

[Uriahs]

Did you refer to my building tutorial when shaping your lock panels?

Sure did

 

[PathfinderNC]

Congratulations on your first build. Nothing quite as exciting as bringing a gun you made out for a day of hunting.
Looks like a Fusil Fin butt plate?
Also, is that the L&R Queen Anne lock? How does it preform?

 

[PathfinderNC]

Did you refer to my building tutorial when shaping your lock panels?

Mike where is your tutorial- I’m interested in seeing it.
Thanks

 

[Uriahs]

Congratulations on your first build. Nothing quite as exciting as bringing a gun you made out for a day of hunting.
Looks like a Fusil Fin butt plate?
Also, is that the L&R Queen Anne lock? How does it preform?

You are correct! I have not patterned it out yet, I should have the time this weekend at an event I'm going to with some friends.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Mike where is your tutorial- I’m interested in seeing it.
Thanks

https://americanlongrifles.org/PDF/tutorial.pdf

 

[Uriahs]

It will be my second muzzloader smoothbore, I have been doing some reading on loading for shot and round ball. Any starting recommendations or just the usual work up a load from 60/65 grains. It's a 16 gauge, measures.660 inside diameter. Using .640 roundball, probably just some pillow ticking?

 

[IanH]

Yup, .016-.018" ticking. Radius the crown or use a long-starter. Some people like a thicker patch and smaller ball to make a good fit in their smoothbores, I tend to have blown patches and poor accuracy doing that so stick to rifle-type fits but with a .020" under ball instead of .005-.010".

The things that matter the most to PRB accuracy in a smoothbore are how consistent your seating pressure is and how consistent your fouling ring is. Either wipe every shot or use a lot of water-based patch lube that clears out the crust ring each time you seat a fresh ball so you don't get crust rings that fool you into short-seating your ball.

 

[TDM]

Congratulations on your build @Uriahs!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Nice job on your first build, congratulations!

 

[mikesto44]

Nice work...if you have questions check with Rob M on here. He is very helpful and doesn't belittle people.
Just a good guy with excellent advice. JMHO

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Looks like a dandy. Well done!

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Nice work...if you have questions check with Rob M on here. He is very helpful and doesn't belittle people.
Just a good guy with excellent advice. JMHO

Are you belittling people again? I'm going to go have a cry.