What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[8Ball]

Yes I did the towplate.

 

[Moleman]

This morning I shot my Frontier percussion rifle. .50 cal. I get very consistent accuracy 50-130 yds with Triple 7 3fg powder. 50 grains, .490 ball, .010 patch.

Rewind to last July when I was getting ready for a competition shoot, and I have way more T7 2fg than 3fg so I thought what the heck, I'll burn some of that on day 1. I could not hit ANY paper targets 50-100 yds. Not even on paper most of the time. I could not believe how bad it was. Needless to say changed on day 2 to T7 3fg and tied for first place. Tagged a little 8" steel rabbit at 130 yds off hand.

This morning I tried the T7 2fg again. No issues, was hitting steel all over the place. The only variable I can think of would be air temperature? Would that affect it??? 85F last time, and 35F today.

Anyhow, I was happy to see the results today because I have lots of T7 2fg, it's easy to get, and I try to save the real BP for my flinter.

Postscript; I lost my 95 year old mother yesterday, range time is good therapy.

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Condolences. I lost my parents many years ago but I still think of them often.
Prayers up for the family in this tough time.

 

[oldschoolhunter55]

This morning I shot my Frontier percussion rifle. .50 cal. I get very consistent accuracy 50-130 yds with Triple 7 3fg powder. 50 grains, .490 ball, .010 patch.

Rewind to last July when I was getting ready for a competition shoot, and I have way more T7 2fg than 3fg so I thought what the heck, I'll burn some of that on day 1. I could not hit ANY paper targets 50-100 yds. Not even on paper most of the time. I could not believe how bad it was. Needless to say changed on day 2 to T7 3fg and tied for first place. Tagged a little 8" steel rabbit at 130 yds off hand.

This morning I tried the T7 2fg again. No issues, was hitting steel all over the place. The only variable I can think of would be air temperature? Would that affect it??? 85F last time, and 35F today.

Anyhow, I was happy to see the results today because I have lots of T7 2fg, it's easy to get, and I try to save the real BP for my flinter.

Postscript; I lost my 95 year old mother yesterday, range time is good therapy.

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So very sorry to hear about your MOTHER. Prayer just sent. Wishing all of you and family the best.Its a terrible loss to ones soul.May u all have peace but it will take some time. KEEP THAT SMOKE ROLLIN BROTHER!!!!

 

[longcruise]

Took my .45 Ohio Vincent hunting today.

And.?????

 

[deerstalkert]

today I got back to work on the walnut fowler. got the lock inlet started, about half way in. The youngster I am building it for showed up with his girlfriend and we did some shooting. I still haven't let him see the fowler in making! don't want him to see the ugly duckling.
he gave me as part trade on the fowler a Springfield trapdoor 1884 in about 95% . that is what we shot.

 

[stubshaft]

And.?????

Chased a herd of goats around the mountains until the wind shifted and they put it in high gear

 

[bajabuc]

What did I do? Started cleaning and sorting my inside bench...tools in one box...gun parts in another. Sometime ago I splurged and bought a .54 renegade flinter...and...the box...crate...laundry basket...of gun junk... the gun was 150$. the bunch of junk was 25$. In the junk were several pistol cleaning kits, loose cleaning pieces...jags, ball pullers and like that, a fishing box with half a tin of #11 and half a tin of 209's...and more cleaning brushes, solvents, three or four round ball molds with handles... .440, .530, .570. unopened boxes of speer balls in three calibers...36 .44 and 53. A leather hunting bag and two torn leather ball pouches...it was a matching set. Also some...unopened mini balls .57..and a swamp of loose balls, a lead pot, pour ladle and a sharp fish knife. Oh...and sandfinished the junk Gemmer stock..BLO and 1200 grit wet paper.

 

[flconch53]

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I did the same thing the other day. Filled a couple mayo jars with sear springs screws and other misc stuff.

 

[smo]

This morning I shot my Frontier percussion rifle. .50 cal. I get very consistent accuracy 50-130 yds with Triple 7 3fg powder. 50 grains, .490 ball, .010 patch.

Rewind to last July when I was getting ready for a competition shoot, and I have way more T7 2fg than 3fg so I thought what the heck, I'll burn some of that on day 1. I could not hit ANY paper targets 50-100 yds. Not even on paper most of the time. I could not believe how bad it was. Needless to say changed on day 2 to T7 3fg and tied for first place. Tagged a little 8" steel rabbit at 130 yds off hand.

This morning I tried the T7 2fg again. No issues, was hitting steel all over the place. The only variable I can think of would be air temperature? Would that affect it??? 85F last time, and 35F today.

Anyhow, I was happy to see the results today because I have lots of T7 2fg, it's easy to get, and I try to save the real BP for my flinter.

Postscript; I lost my 95 year old mother yesterday, range time is good therapy.

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My condolences too you & your Family.

 

[deerstalkert]

This morning I shot my Frontier percussion rifle. .50 cal. I get very consistent accuracy 50-130 yds with Triple 7 3fg powder. 50 grains, .490 ball, .010 patch.

Rewind to last July when I was getting ready for a competition shoot, and I have way more T7 2fg than 3fg so I thought what the heck, I'll burn some of that on day 1. I could not hit ANY paper targets 50-100 yds. Not even on paper most of the time. I could not believe how bad it was. Needless to say changed on day 2 to T7 3fg and tied for first place. Tagged a little 8" steel rabbit at 130 yds off hand.

This morning I tried the T7 2fg again. No issues, was hitting steel all over the place. The only variable I can think of would be air temperature? Would that affect it??? 85F last time, and 35F today.

Anyhow, I was happy to see the results today because I have lots of T7 2fg, it's easy to get, and I try to save the real BP for my flinter.

Postscript; I lost my 95 year old mother yesterday, range time is good therapy.

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Heart felt condolences. I burned some sage to the four winds for you.

 

[WALT53]

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.

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This morning I shot my Frontier percussion rifle. .50 cal. I get very consistent accuracy 50-130 yds with Triple 7 3fg powder. 50 grains, .490 ball, .010 patch.

Rewind to last July when I was getting ready for a competition shoot, and I have way more T7 2fg than 3fg so I thought what the heck, I'll burn some of that on day 1. I could not hit ANY paper targets 50-100 yds. Not even on paper most of the time. I could not believe how bad it was. Needless to say changed on day 2 to T7 3fg and tied for first place. Tagged a little 8" steel rabbit at 130 yds off hand.

This morning I tried the T7 2fg again. No issues, was hitting steel all over the place. The only variable I can think of would be air temperature? Would that affect it??? 85F last time, and 35F today.

Anyhow, I was happy to see the results today because I have lots of T7 2fg, it's easy to get, and I try to save the real BP for my flinter.

Postscript; I lost my 95 year old mother yesterday, range time is good therapy.

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sorry for your loss .

 

[Loyalist Dave]

It was 17° outside when I got up this morning.

I stayed indoors. I watched Townsend on YouTube talk about warm and warming 18th century beverages for this time of year.

I cleaned a couple BP guns and applied Birchwood Casey Sheath (I still have some) as I won't be using them for a few months.

I finished Limoncello and Peppermint Schnapps for gifting that I will be delivering tomorrow. I have a friend that can't handle sugar unless it's glucose, and she is going to try a glucose version.

LD

 

[Loja man]

Just about done with Jack’s Tomahawk!! As well as the smaller hawk that is a Christmas gift for my 12-year-old!
Both are wrought iron out of an old brick gate post on my dad’s farm!!

 

[WALT53]

Just about done with Jack’s Tomahawk!! As well as the smaller hawk that is a Christmas gift for my 12-year-old!
Both are wrought iron out of an old brick gate post on my dad’s farm!!

Looking good there sir your boy we’ll have something you made for a hand me down someday .

 

[rkg1]

Spent most of the day working on another flintlock I really don't need. It does keep me out of trouble and off the streets.

 

[sethwyo]

got time to get out an shoot my .54 plains rifle today. Couldn't find my patches. Turned the barn inside out looking for them. Had a pack of factory patches, can't find them now.
But have some in my ammu bag so got to do some muzzloadin . Shot at some rocks on the hillside for awhile

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Shot my Frontier caplock again today. Same load, T7 2fg, 50 grains, .010 patch, .490 ball. Great results again today at 50 to 100 yds off hand.

Any patch readers on here? I'm hitting 8" gongs at 100 yds so seems to be working for me.



Anyhow, had a good time. Sure could use some snow though.

 

[Darrell Martin]

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.

Good for you! May your healing continue so you can enjoy the good things that life presents. When it comes to BP shooting, what a great sport and past time. I find that I try to shoot well but even if I do not..it's still a good time. Bless you with your recovery!

 

[longcruise]

I unpacked my recent purchase of a left hand 50 cal investarms purchased from @BigSkyRambler This is for my left handed granddaughter and just in time for Christmas. This completes my goal of putting a ML in the hands of all my son in laws and grandchildren. Ten guns in all over time. It has been a constant and complete drain of my profits from my small archery busines

This gun is in fine shape and just as Big sky represented. A small crack in the offside panel per his photo will be an easy fix. I think I'll leave it be till after Christmas and she and I will fix it together. The stock is a very pretty piece of walnut. We'll be looking for some good weather so we can get out and do some range time. Only worry is that it might be a bit heavy for her but she is very athletic.