What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[Tannehill]

Put the fourth coat of Tru oil on the .45 CVA Kentucky I'm reworking. Was gonna do five coats but I think four will be good enough. Now to find some paste wax before I start putting it back together.

 

[Ed C.]

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.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

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/

 

[TDM]

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

Very nice shooting!

 

[ochsner_tim]

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.

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.
Tim

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Made a 70 gr powder measure for a fellow member that gifted a side plate to me.

Looks good!!

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

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:

 

[deerstalkert]

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/

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.

 

[Walkabout]

Took delivery of some accouterments from TOW. Just waiting for the snow to melt, so I can get out and shoot. I'm thinking July sometime.

 

[BillKilgore]

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

Nice looking rifle, Banjoman. Is the joint on the two-piece stock a weak point? How does Traditions join the two pieces of wood?

Thanks.

 

[Grenadier1758]

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:

View attachment 213412

I didn't think Mark was preparing for a chunk gun match. He's going to shoot them.

As I sort of recall a telling of the time that Daniel Boone was held captive by Shawnees, he was allowed to hunt. He was only given one ball and sufficient powder for one shot. He cut the balls in half to get some balls stored away and used half the given powder. Since he was bringing back game, no one suspected he was secreting away ball and powder for an escape.

It will be an interesting study. Waiting for the video.

 

[PathfinderNC]

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.

 

[pacanis]

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

Great groups

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

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!

 

[Century to late]

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!

Did you cut it down?

 

[DiMarco_Mercantile]

Did you cut it down?

Yes, it started as a 23” barrel, now it’s at 12 1/2”

 

[Century to late]

Yes, it started as a 23” barrel, now it’s at 12 1/2”

 

[ochsner_tim]

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.

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

 

[Century to late]

The last coachmans friend I built. Took a cva kentucky and put a pistol barrel on it. Cut the back end of stock off. Might toss on some saddle rings yet.

 

[PathfinderNC]

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

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).