What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[mushka]

Due to physical problems with neuropathy and two spinal operations to correct a big pinched nerve I went to my first BP club shoot this morning for the first time in a year and a half. Mostly to see if I was up to it and to see if my neck would tolerate recoil. It did ok with the little .45 Seneca with 40 grns of 3F. Only got off 8 shots as the arthritis in my fingers really affected my ability to load PRB's. A capper was used and the gun fired every time. It shot to where the sights were aimed but my marksmanship left a lot to be desired. I had the most enjoyable morning i've had in quite awhile in spite of the physical trouble. This trip broke the ice and I am going to try to be a regular from now on. We can do what we really want to do. A good day.

 

[oldwood]

Hot water cleaned my .50 longrifle after a range trip. Since I put a peep sight on it , I can see the sights and even the target . Shot all balls in the black. Happy , happy , and ready. Using a .490 rb. w/.015 grease patch , w/80 gr. fffg. Grease the patch , then put patch on a hard surface , and rub as much grease off as will come off. Barrel is a 38" Colerain with around a turn in 60". Can't remember what the name of the grease is , but it's in a tube from Walmart sports Dept.. LOL to ya.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

here is a little Pedersoli scout carbine in 45 I just finished for my wife. it was a kit, it came out nice and it shoots great. only 6 lbs.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,View attachment 369039View attachment 369040View attachment 369041View attachment 369042

Beautiful rifle! Love the color of the finish on the wood. Dandy!

 

[RocketMan58]

The journey begins, If you know, you know.

 

[Tom A Hawk]

Finished sawing out the side plates. Now the real fun begins.

 

[Rebel bull]

Figuring out the conversion of a factory TC rifle into a poor man's "Whitworth".

What do you mean converting to a whitworth

 

[Songwriter]

Took my new acquisition out in the sun this morning to take a few pics. A 2008 Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken that arrived Friday, and even a day early (way to go, USPS!)
Problem is I am in the middle of a kitchen redo, and have not been able to get away & shoot it. I have to get this kitchen done to keep Santa-wife happy and to pay for the new acquisition privilege.
Merry Christmas to me! And to you all!

 

[aussie pete]

Took my new acquisition out in the sun this morning to take a few pics. A 2008 Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken that arrived Friday, and even a day early (way to go, USPS!)
Problem is I am in the middle of a kitchen redo, and have not been able to get away & shoot it. I have to get this kitchen done to keep Santa-wife happy and to pay for the new acquisition privilege.
Merry Christmas to me! And to you all!View attachment 370440View attachment 370441View attachment 370442

54? Beautiful. Let me know how you go - I do like mine, a lot.

Cheers, Pete

 

[wiscoaster]

Making paper cartridges for .44 cal cap 'n ball revolvers from nitrated curling paper:

Some will be loaded with round balls and some with Kerr conicals.

 

[Terrier]

Took my new acquisition out in the sun this morning to take a few pics. A 2008 Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken that arrived Friday, and even a day early (way to go, USPS!)
Problem is I am in the middle of a kitchen redo, and have not been able to get away & shoot it. I have to get this kitchen done to keep Santa-wife happy and to pay for the new acquisition privilege.
Merry Christmas to me! And to you all!View attachment 370440View attachment 370441View attachment 370442

Oouu, La, La! That's a mighty purty piece ya got there...