What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[.50 + 11]

I like the way you supported the stock for finishing. Gonna be doing it that way in the future.

I've been thinking about ways to make nipple wrenchs. That's slick. I'd probably have to anneal it to work it with hand tools. My nipple wrenchs gradually dissappear during cleaning sessions with the grandkids. I hope they get future use out of them.

Pretty unrelated. But I got a .50 CVA muzzleloader but have no .490 balls. Have some .440 +/- from 1858 Army no longer have. Finally figured out - wrap it up - fire it out! Thoughts?

 

[Grenadier1758]

Well, @.50 + 11 can use a couple of thick patches to hold the ball over the powder. He will be able to send balls down range, but shouldn't expect great accuracy on target.

 

[Banjoman]

I’ve done it. Could hit a gallon jug at 20 yards most of the time.

 

[longcruise]

I’ve done it. Could hit a gallon jug at 20 yards most of the time.

Perfect for the upcoming gallon jug season.

 

[snakebit]

I’ve done it. Could hit a gallon jug at 20 yards most of the time.

Just don't shoot the one with the "stump" in it Banjo!

 

[Hermit Tim]

Perfect for the upcoming gallon jug season.

Yep. Those freaking pests are everywhere around here...

 

[Beaverman2]

Put the second coat of T&T on an early Mt Rifle

 

[WALT53]

Put the second coat of T&T on an early Mt Rifle

Cut up a bunch of cleaning patches today out of an old sheet .

 

[Norman Brooks]

Part of the patch box inlet. Have to make the top and bottom piece and inlet them in. Also have to make and install the release button.

 

[springfield art]

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Totally unexpected find yesterday at the local gun show. Matching 1839 date springfield M1816 Type III. I had been looking for an 1816, and never expected to see one at a gun show here. Glad I went.

I've seen two or three go thru a local auction lately; this is a real gem, great find! Thanks for posting.

 

[tunadawg]

Inlet a nose cap and pinned it on.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Shot with the Yadkin Valley Longrifles today and I think I came in a very respectable last place but had a great time doing so.
On a more positive note I did finish a horn yesterday that’s ready for engraving

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Inlet two of the pipes for @Loja man 's fowler and worked on shaving down a ramrod with my new TS Steelworks scraper.

 

[Banjoman]

Just don't shoot the one with the "stump" in it Banjo!

That’s funny! I suppose only hillbillies know what that is

 

[PathfinderNC]

Inlet two of the pipes for @Loja man 's fowler and worked on shaving down a ramrod with my new TS Steelworks scraper.
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Hatchet-Jack, were you at the CLA show?

 

[Dave Dworshak]

Range day with 11 yo grandson. He is learning to fire a .45 TC Hawken I picked up from a fellow member. (thanks Jim). Hopefully he will get a deer this fall.

 

[snakebit]

That’s funny! I suppose only hillbillies know what that is

 

[Hermit Tim]

That’s funny! I suppose only hillbillies know what that is

Even stumps and jugs serve a purpose. One man's trash is another man's treasure...

 

[snakebit]

Even stumps and jugs serve a purpose. One man's trash is another man's treasure...

Or codewords for other things.......

 

[Banjoman]

Or codewords for other things.......