What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[RayjHindle]

I went shooting last Sunday.
I loaded the Ky flint gun after hanging a zoo critter & this is what I faced when I tried priming it...
That's not good....LOL

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That’s not going to shoot well!

 

[Loja man]

Well here we are after two coats of Sutherland wells polymerized tung oil! First two pictures are the same side in a little bit different light/angle. Second two pictures are the opposite side that is a different color. I’m liking the side of the last two pics. I really could use about five of these blocks to test stain on!!

 

[64Springer]

^^^Pic 2 has more POP.^^^

 

[Loja man]

^^^Pic 2 has more POP.^^^

As in the second picture from the top or as in the second set of 2 pics?

 

[64Springer]

Image 4388.

Much more clear contrast.

 

[CuNosecap]

Loja Man, is that for your PA Fowler? I think that color is perfect for the fowler. I just got mine from Jim this week. Got another project to do first, but I may steal your color choice, since you've done all the homework.
Rick

 

[CuNosecap]

Did some brass filing on the Mark Silver trigger guard and worked on my nosecap. Ram rod tubes are in place. Almost "in the white".

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Look at what’s available at Dunhams in my hometown.
I’ll leave them for you, I have plenty.

 

[CuNosecap]

Nice Maniac. So many would buy and hoard...part of the reason people think they are scarce.

 

[Timber Wolf]

Samson Historical has the large and small thumb folding knives. These are 18th style with no nail nick with the extension that you press down with your thumb to hold the blade open. I bought small one. It arrived yesterday and the wood handle is very nice. What I didn't like was the blade was kind of sloppy in the slot and would open too easily and wiggle back and forth. I was afraid the blade wouId too easily fold down with use and cut me. So ... I gently tapped the brass rivet a couple of times to tighten the blade and to be careful I didn't break the wood the blade notch sets in. After a couple of tries, the blade is much better. It doesn't open unless I open it, and the blade isn't going to easily fold down and cut me with use. Looks like this will be a nice little knife to have in my shooting pouch.
Ohio Rusty ><>

I have a couple of those, large and small. I squeezed them in a vice between a couple of appropriately placed 1/2” nuts a few times until the tension was just right. Then I soaked the blades in vinegar until they were darkened to my liking. Pretty happy with them now.

As for today I cut 12’ of pillow ticking patching and have 6’ soaking in Balistol/water. Also spending some time perusing the forum. Of course I do that everyday.

 

[WALT53]

Look at what’s available at Dunhams in my hometown.
I’ll leave them for you, I have plenty.

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How much a tin .

 

[Daryl Crawford]

Got to visit the Old York Historical Society Museum in York, Maine as my wife and I are on vacation. They have many remarkable items from late 1600 through late 1700s. One is pictured below. A horn carried in the French and Indian War.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

How much a tin .

11.99 each

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Nice Maniac. So many would buy and hoard...part of the reason people think they are scarce.

Yes...I agree. I bought plenty when they were available, therefore, I'll leave these for others.
I'll be surprised if there are any available by tomorrow evening.

 

[Dutch7]

Got to visit the Old York Historical Society Museum in York, Maine as my wife and I are on vacation. They have many remarkable items from late 1600 through late 1700s. One is pictured below. A horn carried in the French and Indian War.

what I find interesting is the density and clarity of the design - there is no open space and there are only like 4 or 5 pins securing the plug.
Thank you for posting Daryl

 

[Loja man]

Loja Man, is that for your PA Fowler? I think that color is perfect for the fowler. I just got mine from Jim this week. Got another project to do first, but I may steal your color choice, since you've done all the homework.
Rick

Yes it is! It has the “plain” maple stock. What picture number speaks to you?

 

[Erwan]

I went to the range the whole day, and you know what: I tired now...

 

[Loja man]

Image 4388.

Much more clear contrast.

You are right. I also think you see more of the chatoyance of the wood. But I’m struggling with the yellow/golden hew..having never stained a maple stock before it’s hard to picture what the gun would look like. Anyone have a finished rifle that might be close to this color?

 

[Fisherking]

Working on the cabin again but took a break to shoot for a minute. First load out of the smoothbore was an ounce of #6 at 20 yards with a cardboard box as a target. Then #4 buck at the same target and lastly, a .61 roundball at steel. Shooting flintlocks is so rewarding. I didn’t want to stop but had more work to do and was trying to beat sundown. Smoked pork chops on the grill over the fire, a couple games of cards and now, the tea pot is working up a cup of tea before turning in. I think I wore my son out though.

 

[SOLANCO]

Working on the cabin again but took a break to shoot for a minute. First load out of the smoothbore was an ounce of #6 at 20 yards with a cardboard box as a target. Then #4 buck at the same target and lastly, a .61 roundball at steel. Shooting flintlocks is so rewarding. I didn’t want to stop but had more work to do and was trying to beat sundown. Smoked pork chops on the grill over the fire, a couple games of cards and now, the tea pot is working up a cup of tea before turning in. I think I wore my son out though.

Mmmmmmm just came home with thick bone in pork chops! Local barbecue caterer has won state championship for grilling many times. Tomorrow his sauce and low and slow.