Phrases and sayings born in muzzleloading that we still use today.

[Pete G]

Stalking Horse

 

[snakebit]

I did that once in a “Gentleman’s Club” nearly got arrested

“Ram it home”

But I bet it was a good time!

 

[XVIIc Wheelock]

At the farm and on the front lines: "Make Hay while the Sun Shines!"

 

[The Miner '49er]

X marks the spot.

 

[smokeum54]

You feeling lucky, punk. That's what my dad said when I bought a cva flintlock

 

[Salty Cracker]

You'll shoot your eye out...