New to black powder. Looking for accessories or necessities

[ETipp]

When I'm deer hunting and wanting to carry a couple of extra loads, what's the best way to go about it? I used the plastic tubes with my CVA inline for over 10 years and they worked great. But I don't want to use those with the CVA mountain rifle.

The past 4 years I've hunted with my 450 bushmaster AR, which is a great round for deer. I stopped climbing trees and packed much lighter this past season. Mainly used a fanny pack. Heaviest thing was my canteen. Ground hunted and wore a leafy suit poncho. Had deer walk within 10 yards and never seen me. Much quieter to walk in and sit down than climbing a tree.

Wanting to try something new and use black powder for a few seasons. First I have to get this rifle built. Stripped the finish off the stock this evening and sanded to 120. Going to work on it some more tomorrow. Waiting on the Laurel Mt Forge rust bluing solution to show up so I can start on the barrel.

Honestly, for a big game hunting application, its very difficult to find anything better than the small speed loaders (green for .50 caliber). You can even attach ignition caps on them. They are inexpensive, quick, easy and keeps things clean and dry. Three or four is all one would need for most hunts. About a month ago I actually loaded and shot some powder and conicals I had loaded in them over 20 years ago. They fired and shot like they had just been loaded. Even the caps fired.

I need to buy some in .54 caliber now.

 

[SLOTHEAD]

I was just looking in Track of the Wolf when you guys posted. Lots of items. The is a shop about an hour 20 minutes from me in Indiana called Flintlock LLC. I might try them. Or possibly wait until the shoot at Friendship.

In the past I have purchased round balls from TOTW, but never realized the extensive line that carried. 435 page catalog!! Thanks for motivating me to go get the catalog. Tom

 

[Tankerchief]

Welcome to the sport/hobby. As a fairly new person to the sport as well; the only advice I can give (I didn't read all the posts so it could already have been given) is just take a second mortgage on the house now. If you become as addict as I find myself; it will be easier in the long run. Good luck!

 

[FishDFly]

New to black powder and picked up a CVA mountain kit from a forum member. I understand most of the items I may need such as a powder flask, measurer, ball bag, starter, etc. If anyone has any of those items they want to part with or sell, I would be interested. Also, point me in the right direction for cleaning attachments and rods.

The few days I've been on this forum have amazed me. This is by far one of the most active and helpful forums I'm a member of. Great community!

A few places to look:

General BP Merchandise

Cash Manufacturing

Crazy Crow

Dixie Gun Works

Jedediah Starr

L&R Lock

Muzzle Loaders Builders Supply

October Country

RMC Ox-Yoke

The Leatherman

The Log Cabin Shop

Track Of The Wolf

The Gun Works

Mountain Top Trading Company

Hunter Renedezvous

Heritage Products—Flints

Deer Creek Products

Bag, Molds & Other Accoutrements

Cabin Creek

Stonewall Creek Outfitters

Ron Vail Powder Horns

My Trading Hall

The Possible’s Shop

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

I've been watching your videos for about a week. Along with a few other people. Very informative.

Thanks my friend.....

 

[user 31232]

Cabin creek,muzzleloader supply,track of the wolf. Even eBay with many offering free shipping. Good luck hoosier

 

[Capnball]

New to black powder and picked up a CVA mountain kit from a forum member. I understand most of the items I may need such as a powder flask, measurer, ball bag, starter, etc. If anyone has any of those items they want to part with or sell, I would be interested. Also, point me in the right direction for cleaning attachments and rods.

The few days I've been on this forum have amazed me. This is by far one of the most active and helpful forums I'm a member of. Great community!

Most everything you need can be bought. There certainly are a bunch of commercial products available but I'd encourage you to look here first . We have an amazing group of craftsmen who can make authentic reproductions of period correct acoutremonts for very reasonable prices. Beyond that, make your own stuff! For me that's half the fun. This is a small tool and flint wallet I made based on several different pieces I've seen. The design is 16 century Algonquin Indian.

 

[BS2366]

All you need is powder and caps. Truly the rest is optional, although will make cleaning and shooting easier. Recommend a duel purpose flask/ powder measure. Mine is from midway USA dispenses 20 grain volume and holds ¼ pound. It's cheap and bargain basement item. You can use small needle nosed plyers for alot of your BP needs. If you have a gun cleaning kit u don't need any other specialty stuff. If u need to unjam, just remove nipple with mini needle nose and push clean rod OR kitchen meat skewer back through cylinder (just saved ya $40 on specialty tools). Cisco for bore grease and wads are everywhere in your house.
Again all you NEED is powder and caps. Also don't fall for the bologna of needing expensive cleaners. WD40 works great and criso same as bore butter. Any cleaning kit is fine. I fell for the "buy it all" song and dance and l8r realized I have EVERYTHING I need @ home. Lol! Like a nipple capper, yeah its cool but you do have fingers. 3rd best gun oil is Mobile 1 synthetic (rated #3). God bless.

I agree

Cleaned my inline with windex and hit water the oiled with whatever gun oil I had.

 

[BS2366]

A few places to look:

General BP Merchandise

Cash Manufacturing

Crazy Crow

Dixie Gun Works

Jedediah Starr

L&R Lock

Muzzle Loaders Builders Supply

October Country

RMC Ox-Yoke

The Leatherman

The Log Cabin Shop

Track Of The Wolf

The Gun Works

Mountain Top Trading Company

Hunter Renedezvous

Heritage Products—Flints

Deer Creek Products

Bag, Molds & Other Accoutrements

Cabin Creek

Stonewall Creek Outfitters

Ron Vail Powder Horns

My Trading Hall

The Possible’s Shop

Thanks! I've heard of 6 of those

 

[LSLibelo]

Welcome from California.

 

[FishDFly]

Thanks! I've heard of 6 of those

You are welcome.

 

[user 31232]

New to black powder and picked up a CVA mountain kit from a forum member. I understand most of the items I may need such as a powder flask, measurer, ball bag, starter, etc. If anyone has any of those items they want to part with or sell, I would be interested. Also, point me in the right direction for cleaning attachments and rods.

The few days I've been on this forum have amazed me. This is by far one of the most active and helpful forums I'm a member

 

[user 31232]

Are you a member of the NMLRA?

 

[BS2366]

Are you a member of the NMLRA?

Not yet. Thinking about joining.

 

[user 31232]

Not yet. Thinking about joining.

Definitely something to think about. Any questions I can answer I certainly will

 

[Grenadier1758]

Right now the NMLRA is having a promotion. If you join for two years, the third year is free.

 

[BS2366]

Right now the NMLRA is having a promotion. If you join for two years, the third year is free.

I don't see an option for a 2 year. Only 1 and 3.

 

[BS2366]

Nevermind. It was at the bottom of the page. Had to click on it.

 

[BS2366]

Right now the NMLRA is having a promotion. If you join for two years, the third year is free.

I joined just now

 

[user 31232]

I joined just now

Congratulations and welcome. One benefit that I tram thankful for was that as a member I could buy powder from the headquarters at friendship