What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[Flint1]

I am a Civil War collector and just placed an order on a M1842 Musket with the lock and barrel both dated 1845, and M1860 Spencer carbine. From the pictures both look very good. The Spencer was stored in a safe the last 40 years and the lever won't drop. I asked about the possibility of a cartridge stuck in it and the seller had already checked and it is clear. Hopefully a disassembly, good cleaning and lubing will get it to function properly. I'll get a check in the mail early in the week and check it when it gets here.

 

[snakebit]

 

[Hermit Tim]

Today I daydreamed about the day I'm freed up enough to actually load and shoot a muzzleloader. One of you guys might have to remind me exactly how to do that...

 

[Stykbow]

Today I daydreamed about the day I'm freed up enough to actually load and shoot a muzzleloader. One of you guys might have to remind me exactly how to do that...

I’m like 60% sure that the powder goes in first! It’s been a while since I had time to shoot mine too, so I could be wrong.

 

[Banjoman]

Today I daydreamed about the day I'm freed up enough to actually load and shoot a muzzleloader. One of you guys might have to remind me exactly how to do that...

It’s like riding a bike,,,,

 

[Hermit Tim]

It’s like riding a bike,,,,

Yes sir. I'm just whining tonight. If life allows I'm thinking of shooting this months forum contest. Can't wait to smell that smoke... And then wonder how I missed the whole paper.

 

[Fisherking]

The Little White Box Truck of Love left a new shooting bag and horn for me today. Its like Christmas already.

 

[Hermit Tim]

That's real nice. What kind of knife ya got there? And the little ball bag on top; did you make that?

The Little White Box Truck of Love left a new shooting bag and horn for me today. Its like Christmas already.

 

[deerstalkert]

watched this video.

 

[Fisherking]

That's real nice. What kind of knife ya got there? And the little ball bag on top; did you make that?

I am barely crafty. My leather work falls more under thw category of repair than construct. I just got lucky in the looking department.

The knife came from a lot of ten maybe priced at $15 each. I just liked the patina, home-stitched sheath and shape.

 

[Hermit Tim]

I am barely crafty. My leather work falls more under thw category of repair than construct. I just got lucky in the looking department.

The knife came from a lot of ten maybe priced at $15 each. I just liked the patina, home-stitched sheath and shape.

I like the little bag. That knife looks great.

 

[Century to late]

Got the trigger Inlet and guard somewhat fitted. Plenty to do yet.

 

[Colonial Boy]

Went hunting on the Net today and I found- - - - guess who.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Hatchet-Jack, were you at the CLA show?

I was Bob. I saw your table but when I came by you had stepped away. I meant to come back over and introduce myself but I guess I saw some flintlocks and got distracted lol! If you're at the next one I'll be sure to say hello.

 

[PathfinderNC]

I was Bob. I saw your table but when I came by you had stepped away. I meant to come back over and introduce myself but I guess I saw some flintlocks and got distracted lol! If you're at the next one I'll be sure to say hello.

It was certainly easy to be distracted by all the incredible art- definitely planning for next year and hope to meet you then!

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Practiced my flint & steel fire starting this morning. We've had a bunch of rain so good to work with some damp stuff just to keep the skills fresh.

 

[Buckskinquin]

Went my local Veteran's range with my 40 cal MLto shoot the August Spud target. A friends Granddaighter, who was shooting an unmentionable next to me, kept watching and asking questions. I Asked if she would like to learn to load and shoot, didn’t have to ask twice. She really enjoyed the process. Then a women who moderates at the Parris Island Marine Museum approached and accepted the offer to load and shoot. She loved it also, said she gets to look and talk about them daily, but had never shot one. I told them both, I’d bring a CW musket next week to further their experience.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

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.

You did a great job of inletting on that!
I'm in the process of putting a Pecatonica together, got he barrel, tang, lock and butt plate done, now working on the thimbles, sure takes awhile, huh!

 

[TomaHawkinMak1840]

Little late to the party but yesterday went out and got my .54 Traditions Hawkin ready for deer season in a couple months

 

[aussie pete]

Not today, but yesterday. I had a wonderful morning out with the eclectic crew at the local Townsville Range - a great mob of lads. I was chuffed to take out the comp, nearly losing grip on the win to my Shoot Captain, a measly 2.1 points behind. It was the usual process with three targets shot at 50 meters from a range of shooting positions, best ten shots counting on each. I've included my best ones here to show off!

One of our visionaries had a great idea to do a dinosaur hunt, again at fifty metres, any field position. He's a good keen lad making up the targets and the anatomy template for judging. Only one shot for each firer, as he reckons you will only get one shot at a T Rex! Crikey, I got the trophy for that too with my heart and lung shot! Mind, if the lizard was real, I reckon I'd be in trouble . It was so much fun, we have decided to make it an annual event, to be shot on the third weekend every August.

We have adopted a come one come all approach here to foster the black arts. On the line today we had flintlocks, percussion rifles, and even one drop in who just arrived from the US with a CVA inline, scope and all - he was apologetic given his modernist equipment, but informs he has a flintlock, and will bring that next time. He had a ball on the line completing all 39 shots with borrowed powder.

Great camaraderie.

Cheers, Pete