What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[Gordoncourtney]

Happy birthday and many more.

That’s very nice of you, and other kind folk and it’s our 57 years married today and the sun is shining Content to shoot arrows this morning for exercise , I occasionally shoot flint tip arrows but they tear up my target . The locals in Nigeria called bow and arrows “guns” so it’s appropriate to occasionally mention them. Target at 25 yards

 

[smo]

Happy Anniversary too you & the Mrs.
And Happy Birthday too you Sir..

 

[SASS114019]

What are you using them for ,if you want more I’ll keep some for ya might even have some metal goex cans kicking around .

I make Black Powder and refill the containers. I do mark them as being refills but I have gotten to where my own powder is just as good if not better.

This is from decades in the fireworks business. I didn't start putting black powder in guns until 2019

 

[SASS114019]

Ya I just threw over a dozen away myself .

I make powder and need the containers to store it in. I can get HDPE (Recycle code#2) containers, but not in any quantity, all different sizes and tend to be weak, like milk cartons. Most plastic containers you see are clear (usually #1) or polypropylene (#5) which is not antistatic enough.

In addition to Black Powder I also make something called Crimson Powder. About 20% less powerful, but totally noncorrosive, you can use smokeless lubed bullets (no sulfur) and DOT/ATF/DOJ don't consider it to even be a thing.

I'm on a temporary pause because unlike the song it DOES rain in California on occasion, and the humidity is above where I like it.

 

[WALT53]

That’s very nice of you, and other kind folk and it’s our 57 years married today and the sun is shining Content to shoot arrows this morning for exercise , I occasionally shoot flint tip arrows but they tear up my target . The locals in Nigeria called bow and arrows “guns” so it’s appropriate to occasionally mention them. Target at 25 yards

Well sir congratulations on your anniversary as well so after 57 years who deserves the gold medal you or the Mrs .lol

 

[WALT53]

I make Black Powder and refill the containers. I do mark them as being refills but I have gotten to where my own powder is just as good if not better.

This is from decades in the fireworks business. I didn't start putting black powder in guns until 2019

Well that’s to bad I just threw out over a 12 ( dozen ) if you want I’ll save mine for you I might even have a few old metal goex cans in the shop . Let me know if your interested I could mail them to you for the price of shipping .

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Shot my caplock this morning. Had some good hits on steel at 50, 75, 100, 130 yds. Snowing and 20F. My lock should be back this week from Brad Emig, so will shoot the flintlock next weekend.

 

[Gordoncourtney]

Also cleaned up 12 ga I got yesterday.

Double Barrel cap lock Damascus Barrels. Pyne on. Lock.

Removed barrel found these proof marks... anyone want to educate me?

Dime will fall in barrel. Nickel is little bigger.

Not sure only seen European proof marks, look for London or Birmingham proof marks google , below are Birmingham proofs around your guns time . Bit hard to see

 

[Norman Brooks]

Ready for the artwork. I'm thinking Germanic hunting scene.

 

[deerstalkert]

That’s very nice of you, and other kind folk and it’s our 57 years married today and the sun is shining Content to shoot arrows this morning for exercise , I occasionally shoot flint tip arrows but they tear up my target . The locals in Nigeria called bow and arrows “guns” so it’s appropriate to occasionally mention them. Target at 25 yards

Happy Anniversary to you and your wife Gordon! January was the same amount of time for me and my bride. sometimes i wonder what our girls did to deserve such a term of misery!

 

[ord sgt]

I can't shoot my m/lers right now. Right eye dominate and a cataract in my right eye. I am looking through a white cloud and cannot see the target. I am waiting for my eye surgery date. Then I can get back out to the range and inhale some white smoke.

 

[deerstalkert]

I can't shoot my m/lers right now. Right eye dominate and a cataract in my right eye. I am looking through a white cloud and cannot see the target. I am waiting for my eye surgery date. Then I can get back out to the range and inhale some white smoke.

best wishes sgt. you will be shocked by the vibrant colors!

 

[Norman Brooks]

I can't shoot my m/lers right now. Right eye dominate and a cataract in my right eye. I am looking through a white cloud and cannot see the target. I am waiting for my eye surgery date. Then I can get back out to the range and inhale some white smoke.

I can relate to the cataracts. Mine is not as bad as yours yet. Between the cataracts and the eye floaties it is distracting for me.

 

[Semisane]

best wishes sgt. you will be shocked by the vibrant colors!

After I had my cataracts done I found out that my favorite black pants were actually blue.

 

[Rob M.]

Been geeking lately because RE Davis hasn't had my preferred locks for sale ...I talked with them and the maker months ago and they assured me they would be available soon ....but none yet ... Ugh ! My buddy contacts me yesterday evening JUST after talking with Log Cabin Shop ( they own the RE Davis line ) on the phone ... My buddy Tommy says " Hey , I got one of those locks you like if you want it ...." .... WOW !!!What timing !! He saved me arse !! So cool !! D@mn kind of him !! So ....today ....I ran over to his place real quick , got the lock and been fitting it to the long N.W. gun ( cherry ,48" brl ) , and my 36" barreled, walnut , N.W. gun ...AND actually got some good work done on them !! SHEEW !!

 

[stubshaft]

Took my WoodsRunner to a wet and very windy range today. Not my best groups by a longshot, but sometimes ya just want to feel the thump and smell the powder!

 

[WALT53]

Happy Anniversary to you and your wife Gordon! January was the same amount of time for me and my bride. sometimes i wonder what our girls did to deserve such a term of misery!

You definitely have a way with words my friend hahaha.i sure had a good laugh over your comment….

 

[PEARL DRUMS]

I ordered the fixins' to build a .50 cal pistol to match my .50 cal mutt rifle posted a few days back. I have about a 10" x 20" piece of maple plank left that will easily accommodate a few pistol stocks. I bought a single plank and it's really setting me up. A half stock, a short full stock and two pistol stocks for $85. Plus, lots of cut offs to test dye colors on.

 

[Nobade]

I just welded up and refit the wedge on my '51 Navy. I shot it some this weekend and noticed it was looser than I'd like. Fixed for now though the weld isn't nearly as hard as the base metal so hopefully it holds up for a while.

 

[Ed Pilkington]

Building my coat