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: 978

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large bore BROWN BESS

Yesterday at 1:17 PM
Tinhorn

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

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Barrels Silver Soldered or Brazed

Yesterday at 8:06 AM
Artificer

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

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Cherry Southern Guns?

Yesterday at 11:30 PM
1950DAVE

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

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58 with 15-16 barrel

25 minutes ago
Billy-by-gosh

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

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best laid plans

Yesterday at 8:46 PM
Tinhorn

Shooting Accessories

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

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I need this!

Yesterday at 10:10 PM
Dillon W.

General Muzzleloading

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

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Red residue at muzzle after shooting

33 minutes ago
FishDFly

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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Can everyone help to indentify this gun ?

Yesterday at 6:04 PM
Zonie

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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Kirbyville, TX Builder

Yesterday at 10:02 PM
lbtresident

Accoutrements

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

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Care for a razor strop

12 minutes ago
Nutnfancy

Member's Only Online Shooting Contests

Online (postal) Shooting events among our Members.

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Buffalo Hunting 2020

Yesterday at 9:11 AM
Kansas Jake

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

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

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FORT LOUDON Pa.

Sunday at 8:03 PM
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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Barkskins

Yesterday at 6:57 PM
Belleville

Photos

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

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PA flintlockin

Tuesday at 9:23 PM
David Coulter

Beyond the Great Divide

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

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Messages: 762

Threads: 66

Messages: 762

My Father's Passing - from Gooba Jones, Jr.

Today at 12:14 AM
Grumpa

The Workshops

The Gun Builder's Bench

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

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Inside job

Today at 12:32 AM
Col. Batguano

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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First horn

Yesterday at 9:42 PM
Kozmo

Hunting Hunting

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

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Is .45 enough for black bear?

Today at 12:03 AM
fishleclair

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?

Sunday at 8:27 AM
BJHabermehl

The Hunting Journal

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

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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: 459

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Recommended sources for F&I era clothing and accouterments?

Friday at 5:15 PM
Gooba Jones

Clothing

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

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Threads: 797

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Treating Leather garments...

Monday at 10:41 AM
smo

Historically Accurate Equipment

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

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Question About Paint in French Canada

Sunday at 12:12 PM
Notchy Bob

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!

May 5, 2020
Jay Templin

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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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.