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American Gun Craft

Jul 28, 2021
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MUZZLE CONING TOOL

Nov 23, 2021
William Lincoln

Introductions & Support

New Member Introductions

New members may introduce themselves here.
(Introductions only - Do Not post questions here)

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New in Nebraska

Today at 6:04 AM
Colonial Boy

Muzzleloading Forum Announcements & Forum Help

This forum is for forum related questions, support and announcements.

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Out of retirement help

Saturday at 11:44 AM
Montanafreak

Premium Members This forum is only for Premium Members. www.muzzleloadingforum.com/account/upgrades Click here to become a Premium Member

Premium Member Support & Announcements

Issues involving Premium Member features. This forum is only for Supporting Members.

Private

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We do not discuss God or Religion This forum is only for Supporting Members.

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Michigan school shooter.

1 minute ago
Mulebrain

The Second Amendment

This forum is only for Supporting Members.

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Incoming [Commonwealth] AG: Bringing Project Exile back will stop gun violence in Richmond, VA

Yesterday at 3:02 PM
Treestalker

American Politics

Enter at your own risk and don't complain if you read something you don't like. This forum is only for Supporting Members.

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What she said!

27 minutes ago
Mulebrain

Muzzleloading Classifieds

Firearms For Sale/Trade/Wanted

Traditional Muzzleloading Only

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FOR SALE Hacked or scam?

A moment ago
Md80runway23

Edged Weapons Sale/Trade/Wanted

Hawks, Knives, Etc.

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FOR SALE Mini Roach Belly patch/neck knife

Saturday at 5:29 PM
Two Feathers

Shooting Accessories Sale/Trade/Wanted

Hunting Bags, Flints, Etc. Read the rules at top of forum for complete list of what is allowed.

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SOLD .32 Cal. ball block

12 minutes ago
Two Feathers

Clothing, Cookware, Crafts For Sale/Wanted/Trade

Reenactment clothing, fabric, patterns, cookware and craft finished products and supplies

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FOR SALE Shirt is sold.

Saturday at 7:41 PM
Ohio Rusty

General Merchandise Sale/Wanted/Trade

If it doesn't fit the other Muzzleloading / Reenactment categories, put it here.

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FOR SALE 52 C

Today at 6:49 AM
toot

Firearms Weapons

Pre-Flintlock

Matchlock, Wheellock, Arquebuse, Snaphaunce, Caliver, Handgonne, Hand Cannon, etc.

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Full regalia on this purchase…

Yesterday at 8:00 AM
TheTyler7011

Cannon

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

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My new king howitzer tube

Yesterday at 3:30 PM
zulu

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

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Square vs around Patches for Smoothbore?

1 minute ago
smo

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

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Would like info on this stock

Today at 6:19 AM
Md80runway23

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

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Hawkins stock help

A moment ago
Eric Krewson

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

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Jim Chambers pistol kits

40 minutes ago
Nameless Hunter

Shooting Accessories

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

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Primer Compound -- getting it to stick

Yesterday at 8:15 PM
Blackpowderwarrior

General Muzzleloading

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

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Superfine powder difference?

1 minute ago
Brokennock

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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Interesting Article

Yesterday at 6:02 PM
Artificer

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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#7 shot for Pedersoli side by side 20 ga

Today at 6:50 AM
jlatz

Accoutrements

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

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My latest tomahawk for a friend.

28 minutes ago
Rodd Boyer

Member's Only Online Shooting Contests

Online (postal) Shooting events among our Members.

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December 2021 postal match

Yesterday at 10:31 PM
MSmith

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

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

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January rendezvous in Yuma, Az.

Yesterday at 8:10 PM
nessmuk

Muzzleloading & 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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Books about the Fur Trade

Saturday at 4:10 PM
cornstalk

Photos

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

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First light fisher

3 minutes ago
mushka

Beyond the Great Divide

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

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Rest easy my friend

Nov 25, 2021
DOUBLEDEUCE 1

The Workshops

The Gun Builder's Bench

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

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Anything stopping me from shortening a Kibler?

22 minutes ago
Loyalist Dave

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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The Half Flap

Yesterday at 12:15 AM
GYJ

Hunting Hunting

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

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Small button buck with SMR

1 minute ago
andy52

U.S. Muzzleloader Hunting Regulations

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

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CA min grain weight?

Nov 11, 2021
Boomerang

The Hunting Journal

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

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Early Pa muzzleloader season.

Friday at 7:52 PM
BJHabermehl

Reenacting Reenacting

General Reenacting Discussions

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

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Early Fur Trade

Saturday at 10:05 AM
Red Owl

Clothing

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

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Patriot shoes

Yesterday at 9:38 PM
kje54

Historically Accurate Equipment

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

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Iron Mountings on a NW Trade Gun?

Yesterday at 9:02 AM
Notchy Bob

Primary Documentation

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

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Interesting Mountain Man site

Nov 25, 2021
vintovka

Trekking

Making a journey by foot, using period correct equipment.

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Anybody Trek in the NE TN or SW virginia area?

Wednesday at 8:16 AM
Loyalist Dave

Share Your Persona

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

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Messages: 725

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Messages: 725

They just called me Ben Stoodley, tavern owner

Nov 29, 2021
SpringTom

Pre-Flintlock Wars

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

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Messages: 757

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Messages: 757

Conquistador reenactors?

Feb 24, 2021
Darto

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.