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: 985

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Replica wall guns company

Sunday at 9:27 AM
towgunner11h

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

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The Brown Bess in combat- how effective was it ?

A moment ago
Loyalist Dave

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

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.45 vs .50 vs .54

Today at 9:39 AM
Smokey Plainsman

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

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Trouble Loading Second Shot

3 minutes ago
mooman76

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

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Pedersoli .45-Cal. Kentucky Flintlock Pistol

A moment ago
TonyF

Shooting Accessories

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

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Made a new short starter.

6 minutes ago
Kansas Jake

General Muzzleloading

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

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A Flintlock Has Been Loaded for 5 Years. What Do You Think Will Happen When The Trigger Is Pulled?

7 minutes ago
Eterry

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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Springfield 1851 Cadet?

Today at 7:33 AM
gemmer

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: 177

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Two Feathers - two thumbs up

Jun 15, 2020
jonathan butcher

Accoutrements

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

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Looking for a Neck Knife - Recommendations as to craftsmen?

Today at 2:18 AM
cositrike

Member's Only Online Shooting Contests

Online (postal) Shooting events among our Members.

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Threads: 116

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July 2020 Postal Match - Bear Hunt

Yesterday at 5:57 PM
Griz44Mag

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

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

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El Verano Family Rendezvous AZ.

Yesterday at 10:26 PM
nessmuk

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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Barkskins

Monday at 7:44 PM
Artificer

Photos

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

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Newly Aquired D.R. Hopkins Rifle-Photos

Today at 9:58 AM
larry bang

Beyond the Great Divide

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

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Threads: 68

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Tip Curtis

Today at 7:51 AM
Huntinshep

The Workshops

The Gun Builder's Bench

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

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Sword bar dovetail

35 minutes ago
Daniels48

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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Cat Bag

Today at 5:37 AM
Robby

Hunting Hunting

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

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.50 cal small game hunting?

Yesterday at 10:39 PM
pab1

U.S. Muzzleloader Hunting Regulations

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

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Threads: 321

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Flintlock Pistols in PA?

May 24, 2020
BJHabermehl

The Hunting Journal

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

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Threads: 90

Messages: 149

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: 459

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Some Flintlock recommendations for F&I War/Rev War doin's?

Tuesday at 5:26 PM
rich pierce

Clothing

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

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Suede in or out?

Monday at 7:19 AM
tenngun

Historically Accurate Equipment

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

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1820's era clothing - Best vendors?

Yesterday at 3:10 PM
NW Territory Woodsman

Primary Documentation

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

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Threads: 220

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Documentation, or lack thereof

Jun 17, 2020
tenngun

Trekking

Making a journey by foot, using period correct equipment.

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Threads: 456

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No "charcloth" Flint & Steel Fire Lighting.

May 14, 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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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.