What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[deerstalkert]

Having spent 27 years south of Buffalo, NY and 37 years just south of the adirondacks, I ignored the weather also, when shooting called. Lotsa “old fools” out here.

i have to contest you making claim to this particular group! I see you live on Hilton Head. no "Old Fool" there!
two weeks into snow season here and i am tired of it already!

 

[COTNTOP]

Worked on my woods walk today by adding two more targets. Gotta get creative and come up with something different.

 

[BillRob]

Spent the day making deer burger and sausage from my son's muley!

 

[Buckskinquin]

i have to contest you making claim to this particular group! I see you live on Hilton Head. no "Old Fool" there!
two weeks into snow season here and i am tired of it already!

Yep, 64 years of NY snows and crippling politics, drove me south. Now I’m just a73 year old BP Fool and enjoying it!i

 

[Loja man]

I called and talked to Jim Chambers about his PA Fowler Kit! Dose that count?

 

[TDM]

Always.

 

[NARC50]

And enough for the day. Tedious work but love it. Hope to finish it tomorrow

Very nice work!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Ground up some venison and pork for burgers this afternoon and Cooked some this evening. The kids loved them and I think it was really one of the best hamburgers I have had.
Life is good

 

[user 55620]

I bought a gun online.
I pondered ways to use my Snider as a muzzle loader. I came up with a few ideas.
I debated buying a cheap (thin) chamois leather to use to try leather bound balls. They are quite large and quite cheap
I also considered the purchase of an ottoman rifle. But it would be a wall hanger. They are so beautiful I would not dare to shoot it in case of damage.

 

[Hurricane]

Opening day of ML season here in Maine. Worked on cleaning up three rifles and took one for a walk in the woods.
Deer weren't cooperative but an absolutely gorgeous afternoon. Good for the soul.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Went out yesterday, as soon as I got to my stand and started to climb a nice buck bolted off from behind me

 

[Ed C.]

After shooting cap and ball revolvers for a while, at 77, I decided to try and learn some new tricks and get a percussion rifle. Not too much available right now. Shopping on line takes far more energy than shooting. I ended up ordering a 50 cal. Investarms Hawken from Dixie Gun works. Invested about $700 in the gun and necessary stuff to get started, taxes and shipping. I'm planning on using the fffg black powder I have on hand rather than shop for ffg. Is that a problem?

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Good looking horn Bob!

 

[Dave Markowitz]

After shooting cap and ball revolvers for a while, at 77, I decided to try and learn some new tricks and get a percussion rifle. Not too much available right now. Shopping on line takes far more energy than shooting. I ended up ordering a 50 cal. Investarms Hawken from Dixie Gun works. Invested about $700 in the gun and necessary stuff to get started, taxes and shipping. I'm planning on using the fffg black powder I have on hand rather than shop for ffg. Is that a problem?

I shoot 3Fg in my .50s, one of which is an Investarm Hawken.

FWIW, I found that my rifle doesn't shoot as accurately with light loads as with 60 - 70 grains of powder. I shoot a .490 ball and use .018 pillow ticking for patches.

 

[deerstalkert]

After shooting cap and ball revolvers for a while, at 77, I decided to try and learn some new tricks and get a percussion rifle. Not too much available right now. Shopping on line takes far more energy than shooting. I ended up ordering a 50 cal. Investarms Hawken from Dixie Gun works. Invested about $700 in the gun and necessary stuff to get started, taxes and shipping. I'm planning on using the fffg black powder I have on hand rather than shop for ffg. Is that a problem?

no problem. you are set to rock and roll!

 

[Buckskinquin]

After shooting cap and ball revolvers for a while, at 77, I decided to try and learn some new tricks and get a percussion rifle. Not too much available right now. Shopping on line takes far more energy than shooting. I ended up ordering a 50 cal. Investarms Hawken from Dixie Gun works. Invested about $700 in the gun and necessary stuff to get started, taxes and shipping. I'm planning on using the fffg black powder I have on hand rather than shop for ffg. Is that a problem?

Nope, I prefer 3F in all my guns including 58 cal. Muskets. In my 50 cal Hatfield, I use 30 gr at 25 yds., 35 gr at 50 yds and 45 grains at 100yds. .490 ball, .018 ticking and dawn (10-20%) solution for lube at range. Bore butter for hunting. I think 3F burns cleaner and is fouls less. Also, Ive taken to seating my PRB with a moistened patch. A bit of fouling is removed and your barrel condition is consistent in doing so. Good luck with the new toy!

 

[TDM]

After shooting cap and ball revolvers for a while, at 77, I decided to try and learn some new tricks and get a percussion rifle. Not too much available right now. Shopping on line takes far more energy than shooting. I ended up ordering a 50 cal. Investarms Hawken from Dixie Gun works. Invested about $700 in the gun and necessary stuff to get started, taxes and shipping. I'm planning on using the fffg black powder I have on hand rather than shop for ffg. Is that a problem?

I’m actually getting to where I prefer 3F in my .50’s. A .50 can use either successfully.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

I made smoke today with my George Dech longrifle (closeup in my avatar).

My shooting could have been better, but even a mediocre day at the range beats a good day at work.

 

[bassncrap]

Acquired 15-20lbs of lead ingots at a jpb site today for future ball making

"Spped loading" ball block I ordered came in today as well.

 

[TDM]

Worked on the little Traditions rifle I bought for the grandkids. Finished smoothing out the lock and trigger and have them back together. Stripped the barrel to reblue and did the worst job I’ve ever done. Looks terrible. Not sure what happened but I’ll try again tomorrow. My SMR kit is supposed to arrive Thursday, looking forward to that.