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[nebraska steve]

I may not be able to split atoms with this rifle but it can certainly split fruit. I forgot my powder measure so i used the cover the ball method of measuring. I did not check for accuracy, did not want to spoil the fun and it was a little cool for fine concentration. It is accurate enough to hit a stump at 25 steps.

 

[nebraska steve]

Photobucket is smarter than me. I give up, I was trying to post a picture of an exquisite rifle and some atomized fruit on a field of white snow.

 

[bpd303]

In Photobucket over on the right you will see this box. Click on the IMG code then go to your post, right click & select paste. The picture will magically appear. http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/287747/

 

[nebraska steve]

Well that was not easy. Being able to post a photo kinda de-liared me. Thanks for the help.

 

[bpd303]

I love it... What maker & caliber? My .54 Pedersoli flintlock will do that to apples at 50 yards, when I do my part but any more I try not to shoot in the snow. :wink: :thumbsup:

 

[nebraska steve]

I did not realize I had started a new thread. I am wallowing around like a blind hog on this site.
This is the Euroarms Kentuckian .36, I got a bargain on from the pawn shop because it had junk stuck in the barrel. I polished it up, refinished the wood and browned the steel. I am pretty pleased with the way it turned out. After shooting the melon I was all smiles.

 

[longcruise]

Who doesn't love watermelon 🍉 blood on the snow in the morning? :haha:

 

[bpd303]

Ok, I remember that thread... ya done good. :hatsoff:

 

[azmntman]

Nice blood trail

 

[Zonie]

Yup. Just like the first flintlock I ever owned except mine was a .44 caliber.

Your's sure put the whammy on that poor ol' watermelon. :grin:

 

[Socal147]

Very nice kill shot. Beautiful rifle.

 

[gunmaker43]

Nice looking trophy, and rifle...I have a .45 same make and cap box. bought 1971 still shoots better'n me...Tom

 

[nebraska steve]

That is good to hear. I am excited to wring it out. It sure loads easy with 350 balls and .010 patches. The bore slug measured .372.

 

[paulab]

That picture is gross. I'm going to notify the "People for the Ethical Treatment of Watermelons". :rotf:

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I'm sure the PETW would not be happy to hear that he wasn't using lead free ammunition :haha:

 

[Semisane]

That one belongs on the wall. Looks to be about a 140. I'd be taking it to the taxidermist.

 

[Spikebuck]

Is a .36 good for squirrels? Ummm...look at the picture of this watermelon!!! :wink: :grin:

 

[nebraska steve]

That melon was past it's prime. I could tell it wasn't going to make through the winter, thin coated. I felt putting it down was the nicest thing I could have done for it. I'm sure the cows have already picked it clean.

 

[azmntman]

ahh another mercy killing! You done well well indeed :haha:

 

[Ken Cormier]

Nice way to enjoy a winter's day.

Welcome to the evil watermelon slayers society.
Enjoy you new gun.