I have sanded down my ramrod, just need to stain it n seal it. I made an order on the last parts for my Under-Hammer build.
What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?
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Wore my new trekker boots to work in the yard, need to rough up the soles some but they are comfortable right out of the bag.
Did some more work on my campsite at the range, setting up tent and camp Thursday morning & back to 1820 for a few days. 
I’d definitely buy one of those bench clamps!
had a pair like this that lived in my bunker coat pocket. Came in handy when the plastic ductwork would melt and the reinforcing “slinkies” became as entrapping as concertina wire.
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Well what I did yesterday counts big in my muzzleloader activities. I finally had my shoulder replacement surgery. Doctor said I may be able to shoot a deer or bear late November
I got up at 5 am made my coffee. Looked down the bore of my new barrel & it had flash rust. So i cleaned it, letting alcohol dry. Then i will run a good grease patch down the bore half dz. times
Today I'm hoping to get those five shots out of my Pedersoli 32 to see if I can replicate the accuracy of the other day. Especially the first shot.
And I'm also going to see if I can find a load my TC Hawken likes. I wasn't happy the first time I shot it, but that was more or less a shakedown run with the new sights.
And I'm also going to see if I can find a load my TC Hawken likes. I wasn't happy the first time I shot it, but that was more or less a shakedown run with the new sights.
I finished restoring and antique, 'Over the Log Competition Rifle'. This was a well taken care of rifle. The bore is amazing. The rear step latter sight is one I've not seen in a while. The trigger guard was broken. I had to find one as close as I could to the original one, then fit it to the original inletting. I left it somewhat dinged-up, so it would match the age of the rifle. Semper Fi.
I got out my deer antler n cut a longer tine off of it. Cleaned it up some cut the tip back to where it gave me a flat. Then i took file cleaned the edge off. Took a small drill bit made small dimple into it. I now have a very nice short starter for my .40 cal Under-Hammer. I am also working the other end to get a powder measure for it. I am not going to drill out till i find the right charge of 3 F for Bushytail hunting.
Beautiful rifle.
Now that turned out great.
kelvinator
32 Cal.
What a beautiful rifle !!!
Looks like the original trigger guard is broke out where the rear pin goes though?
Could that not have a new pad soldered or brazed on and then re-drilled?
Said repair wouldn't be visible when installed.
The replacement is so close may not be worth the effort.
Got all my gear packed for camp; will set up early tomorrow and then do some shooting. Back to 1820 for a few days. Minimalist camp, tent, bedroll, food & shooting gear.
aussie pete
40 Cal
Enjoy, RanchRoper! You know we expect a photographic report on your return ...Got all my gear packed for camp; will set up early tomorrow and then do some shooting. Back to 1820 for a few days. Minimalist camp, tent, bedroll, food & shooting gear.
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Where’s your range atRR.Did some more work on my campsite at the range, setting up tent and camp Thursday morning & back to 1820 for a few days.
Near Pincher Creek.
