What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[SciAggie]

Made some wood “flints” so that I can dry fire my flintlock. Got my bag ready for hunting.

 

[Travler]

I tried pouring pewter in a gun stock project. Mixed results.... I will need to repour one spot.

 

[Trapper Scott]

Had a decent health day so I inletted the trigger guard for the Kibler SMR, drilled the holes, and tap the pins in. I left the pins long to make the final fitting easier.

 

[APG]

I tried pouring pewter in a gun stock project. Mixed results.... I will need to repour one spot.

So you just pour melted pewter into a cavity in the wood? Or am I way off base?

 

[APG]

Being a Black Powder New-B, today I tried testing out my T/C Replica Hawkins .45 cal Flintlock for my very first time shooting a Flintlock. From reading past posts about the do's and don'ts I figured it was time on trying her out. I only had 2F BP and figured not loading a ball this time yet, just used 50 grains and doubled up on some wadding instead in case it would not fire. I do have a large grassy berm in the back yard with plenty of woods behind it all so its safe shooting. It was louder than I expected, and no doubt got me further hooked into BP shooting!! Just did 2 blank shots then cleaned her up and called it a day, until I hit the range for some loaded up rounds. Had to of course video it, in slow motion. Just love it!

The look on your face after you shoot it is great. Enjoy.

 

[Trapper Scott]

I tried pouring pewter in a gun stock project. Mixed results.... I will need to repour one spot.

So what was the problem with the one you have to re-pour? Not enough pewter or something else. The reason I ask is I am interested in pouring a pewter nose cap for a rifle, but don't know anything about pouring pewter.

 

[deerstalkert]

today i sat and looked at my fowler stock. sat hoping the 0000 steel wool would jump up and burnish the last coat of finish i put on the stock. the stock needs one more coat.
it just sat there like me.
can't do much today.

 

[Justin.44]

Had some time to myself this evening so I took a walk around the woods and shot my Remington with paper cartridges.

 

[Walkingeagle]

Propped my .50 Lancaster percussion conversion in the corner of the fireplace. Laid on the couch so I could see it and promptly had an 1830’s nap. It was awesome!
Walk

 

[SciAggie]

Propped my .50 Lancaster percussion conversion in the corner of the fireplace. Laid on the couch so I could see it and promptly had an 1830’s nap. It was awesome!
Walk

I’m glad to know I’m not the only person that does this.

 

[Buckskinquin]

Took my Bridesburg musket to the range and bench shot 4 different projectiles at 50 and 100 yds. PRB, Hogdon minie sized to .580 and as cast, and 575213 minies. Found PRB 40 gr. Goex 3F best at 50 yds, non sized Hogdon 48 gr., at 100.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Beautiful day here in KY.....so....
I went out to see if a Lyman's Great Plains Pistol is a "tack driver" or not.
Results will be on video soon...

 

[BillKilgore]

I took my 50 cal Lancaster and the chronograph to the range yesterday. I was pleased with the muzzle velocity using Schutzen FFFg. Results below are average of 3 shot groups using .495 round ball, .020 pillow ticking patch and Track's mink oil lube.

62 gr = 1460 fps
72 gr = 1579 fps
97 gr = 1858 fps

 

[Trapper Scott]

My wife finally found me some caps today, so she bought the limit at Bass Pro. She had to ask for them because they stopped advertising them on their website and keep them in a safe behind the counter.

 

[garypl]

Friend of mine bought some CCI #11 caps today from LGS - $16.99 for 100 - ouch!

 

[Loja man]

When I just bought some last week at a local store I think I paid $9.99 per tin.

 

[Wawyasto]

My wife finally found me some caps today, so she bought the limit at Bass Pro. She had to ask for them because they stopped advertising them on their website and keep them in a safe behind the counter.

My local Dunhams and Scheels have both #11 and #10's in quantity, both stores $10.99/tin. CCI and Remington. I make a point to stop in every few days and grab 2-3 tins.

 

[Trapper Scott]

My local Dunhams and Scheels have both #11 and #10's in quantity, both stores $10.99/tin. CCI and Remington. I make a point to stop in every few days and grab 2-3 tins.

I think my wife paid $13.99 for the #10s and $14.99 for the #11s, but our nearest big sporting goods store is 50 miles away, so it doesn't pay us to make a special trip to look or even buy ammo stuff. We check when we have to be in the area for doctor visits and major shopping.

 

[Wawyasto]

I think my wife paid $13.99 for the #10s and $14.99 for the #11s, but our nearest big sporting goods store is 50 miles away, so it doesn't pay us to make a special trip to look or even buy ammo stuff. We check when we have to be in the area for doctor visits and major shopping.

I understand completely. My 'local' stores are 35 and 80 miles respectively. Fortunately my job runs me between both towns a couple times a week, so what would be a special trip to town for anyone else is just the KC or Emporia run for me.

 

[Jim K]

I went to the range this afternoon. Had it all to myself. Burnt some powder out of my kibler .36. 59 degrees, sunny and pretty calm. Wonderful afternoon.