Muzzle Loading Forum

Discussions about Traditional muzzleloading cannons. No breech-loaders, pipes with end caps, PVC, or "potato guns". Historic cannon design only.

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Threads: 970

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Moving the point of impact to the right.

Thursday at 3:36 AM
John May

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

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Leadballs needed!!!

Yesterday at 11:30 PM
SmokepoleSam

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

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Flash, no bang

Yesterday at 9:54 PM
Bugman

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

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Some of the Collection

Yesterday at 10:08 PM
UndeadPoet

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

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snake load for my Remington

Yesterday at 9:40 PM
azmntman

Shooting Accessories

Powder, Flint, Caps, Balls, Casting Lead, Patches, Lube, Shooting Bags, Powder Horns, Cleaning, etc.

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Six holer

Yesterday at 8:38 PM
brewer12345

General Muzzleloading

If it's not specific to the other Firearm categories, post it here.

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Hitting Silhouette at 50, 100, 150, 175, and 200 yds

Yesterday at 8:30 PM
Frontier's

Firearm Identification

Need help identifying an original, pre-1865 muzzleloading firearm? If you already know what it is, post in the appropriate forums.

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Threads: 687

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Need help identifying a flintlock derringer

Yesterday at 4:16 PM
Scott L

General Muzzleloading General Muzzleloading

Vendors and Manufacturers

Do you have praise, complaints or questions about a specific vendor or manufacturer? Post your comments or questions here.

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Threads: 167

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Loyalist Arms Fusil

Saturday at 10:10 PM
rudy43norvelle

Accoutrements

Knives, Tomahawks, Canteens, Flint and Steel; All the stuff in your Possibles Bag. (not your shooting bag)

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Patch knife making

Yesterday at 9:22 PM
bud in pa

Member's Only Online Shooting Contests

Online (postal) Shooting events among our Members.

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Threads: 112

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ML round ball bench postal?

Yesterday at 2:43 PM
44special

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

Rendezvous, clubs, shooting ranges, shooting events, Members in my area...

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Ft. Frederick market faire

Mar 29, 2020
Grenadier1758

Muzzleloading and History in the Media

Discussions concerning Books, Articles, Videos, Authors, Television, and Movies dealing with Traditional Muzzleloading. No cartoons or comedies.

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Black 47

Mar 30, 2020
nessmuk

Photos

Show us your Traditional Muzzleloading camp, outfit, rifle, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs.

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My Remington ML Cap Lock Half-stock Rifle – A Brief History

Friday at 2:27 PM
Clint Meier

Beyond the Great Divide

Members and Friends in the muzzleloading community who have gone ahead of us.

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Messages: 728

Threads: 65

Messages: 728

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RIP Musketman!

Friday at 8:11 AM
toot

The Workshops

The Gun Builder's Bench

Members building, repairing, modifying or restoring muzzleloading firearms and cannons.

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My first kit build

Yesterday at 8:48 PM
bptactical

Muzzleloading related things you've made or have questions about making - Knives, Tomahawks, Horns, Clothing, Bags, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs. Do not post items unrelated to Muzzleloading. This is not a "general craft" category.

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My Christmas Bowie

Yesterday at 10:31 PM
Barrie Dale

Hunting Hunting

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

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Turkey Hunting Week Day 2

Yesterday at 8:22 PM
Skychief

U.S. Muzzleloader Hunting Regulations

Discussions about the Muzzleloading Regulations in your state. Share information and get involved.

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Threads: 319

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Change to Oregon Muzzleloader Hunting Regs in 2019

Dec 9, 2019
SDSmlf

The Hunting Journal

Traditional Hunting stories from our Members.
(stories only - no discussions)

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Messages: 149

Threads: 90

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The Gift

Dec 1, 2019
nc12215

Reenacting Reenacting

General Reenacting Discussions

What is reenacting? What is a 'persona'? How can I get started?

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Threads: 458

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Recommended sources for F&I era clothing and accouterments?

Saturday at 8:22 AM
Keb

Clothing

General Clothing Topics not specific to one time period. Hats, Belts, Glasses, Scarves, Shoes, anything you wear.

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Threads: 794

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How to soften moccasins?

Yesterday at 5:04 PM
bang

Historically Accurate Equipment

Is it Historically Accurate? Discuss the Historical Accuracy of Firearms, Clothing, Tents, etc.

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Anyone Ever see One of these J. Russwell &Co Green River Works

Mar 28, 2020
charlesk

Primary Documentation

Primary documentation of muzzleloading related history, not speculation. No movies, novels, etc.

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Threads: 220

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FINALLY, Priming Horns in FIW Documentation!

Mar 19, 2020
Loyalist Dave

Trekking

Making a journey by foot, using period correct equipment.

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Threads: 455

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Tarp/Cover for Trekking

Mar 10, 2020
Gooba Jones

Share Your Persona

Who are you? Tell us your story. This area is for existing personas only.

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Messages: 567

Threads: 121

Messages: 567

William " Longhunter" Pittman

Dec 7, 2019
Realwarrior

Pre-Flintlock Wars

Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 950-1600

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Messages: 716

Threads: 77

Messages: 716

Maximilian

Nov 3, 2019
zimmerstutzen

Early Colonial Wars, Musketeers & Pirates

Jamestown. English Civil War. Kings Phillip's and William's, Queen Anne's, and King George II's Wars. Etc. - Approximate dates for the purposes of this Forum: 1600-1750.