New to Muzzleloading

[Berto]

Hello, I’m new to muzzleloading I got a traditions blunderbuss kit around November. I sanded the stock down a little and cold blued the barrel. First time I’ve ever done anything like this Bought some pyrodex rs powder and a no. 11 cap maker from 22lrreloader also made a ramrod from a 1/2 dowel rod. I’m using some old cap gun rolls to fill the empty percussion caps and I’ve test fired a couple without any powder and I believe it’s enough to set off the powder. But I have yet to actually go out to fire any .53 round balls

 

[Des52]

Welcome from Wisconsin. Looks like a lot of fun, but be carful of that dowel as a ramrod, it is best to get a strait grain hickory, or a Derlin rod. I get my ramrods from Track of the Wolf or Log Cabin shop, they both have good selections of both. I have a TOTW Derlin rod with a .54 cleaning jag that has Tracks bullet puller under it. Very handy and I consider it the best bullet puller on the market.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome from New York State's Central-Leatherstocking region.

 

[BackDraft]

Welcome from South-Central Indiana

 

[shaman]

Welcome from the Trans-Bluegrass of Kentucky

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

Welcome from Kentucky
PS My wife is not my cousin or any other blood relation

 

[Acohill1]

Welcome from South-Central Indiana

Good to see another hoosier. I'm from indy. Also welcome berto. We are glad to have you.

 

[NeilMacleod]

Welcome from Ab !

 

[Sledgehammers_at_Dawn]

Welcome from western ND

 

[hanshi]

Welcome from New England.