Very nice shooting!Heat and humidity increasing in Florida. I went out to see if my load work up would hold up in the heat. I'm happy with it. Now I'm waiting for my range to finish construction on the 100/400 yd. range. I may have to take a drive to FWC's range down south to shoot 100 yds.View attachment 213239
Pathfinder, yes, it’s the area between the lines where I want to have solid color. Such as the lettering or borders I have been using a blade to cut lines for the outline and crosshatching to fill for the ink. Your lettering looks so sharp on the line width and coloring. I end up seeing the crosshatching even though it gets ink. I would be grateful if you could show a photo of your scribe and stipling tool. Thanks for all your help for a tenderfoot.I think I follow your question (a picture might be helpful though); To get a broader coloration or to graduate ink darkness I will scratch the surface and carefully stipple the area with my pen nib tip. A small smearing of the ink can also create nice graduation and then rub it back with a small 3M pad if I want it to fade out. My graver is just a nail stuck into a dowel, which I file to get a burr to engrave with, If your lines are not taking the ink maybe you need to scratch deeper. Also, any ink that 'floods the banks" can be scraped away with a sharp blade and regain a crisp edge.
Looks good!!Made a 70 gr powder measure for a fellow member that gifted a side plate to me.
Here is what I'm shooting, Its a .600 round ball ( or should I call it a .300 RB x 2..?? LOL )
my older sister gave me that same bag for my b-day about 10 years ago. it has been great. it is dedicated to my Lyman GPR now.This little shooting bag caught my eye just from it's simplicity, so I ordered it yesterday in the distressed leather version. I wanted something primitive looking and maybe simple is best. I like that it has a little storage room inside to help organize a few things but I only carry balls, flint wallet, short starter and patch tin usually. Could carry my fire starting tin if necessary. No metal or buckles anywhere on it which I like. Once it gets some wear on it I think it will suit my outfit to the 1800-1830 period.
https://www.octobercountry.com/freetrapper-possible-bag/
Nice looking rifle, Banjoman. Is the joint on the two-piece stock a weak point? How does Traditions join the two pieces of wood?Got in some groundhog practice using a box that was roughly the size and color of a groundhog.
40 yards, standing, off hand.
50 grains Pyrodex 2f, .495 patched round ball
Traditions Kentucky, .50 caliber, percussionView attachment 213198
I didn't think Mark was preparing for a chunk gun match. He's going to shoot them.Here is what I'm shooting, Its a .600 round ball ( or should I call it a .300 RB x 2..?? LOL )
for a video that will be posted in a few weeks:
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Heat and humidity increasing in Florida. I went out to see if my load work up would hold up in the heat. I'm happy with it. Now I'm waiting for my range to finish construction on the 100/400 yd. range. I may have to take a drive to FWC's range down south to shoot 100 yds.View attachment 213239
Did you cut it down?Almost finished turning a beater with numerous issues into a blanket gun. Just gotta add a front sight, then I have to figure out a load for this thing!
Yes, it started as a 23” barrel, now it’s at 12 1/2”Did you cut it down?
Yes, it started as a 23” barrel, now it’s at 12 1/2”
Pathfinder, thank you for the photo. Are the nail tools filed to a round point, flat or at a bevel with a burr?Finished up carving, scraping and sanding a new powder horn this morning. Dreary, rainy day here, so I’ll start engraving it today. No idea of the theme yet so I will start decorating the top and bottom borders.
Hi Tim, I file the tip to a beveled point and leave a small burr for scratching. I dress the point as needed. You can file a wider tip for wider lines if you want as well. Here’s a pic of my thin stylus. (I also made a thicker one for deep and bold lines, same principle though).Pathfinder, thank you for the photo. Are the nail tools filed to a round point, flat or at a bevel with a burr?
Thanks,
Tim
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