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: 986

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Muzzleloading Puntguns

Yesterday at 7:04 AM
toot

Smoothbore

The discussion of Smoothbore long arms.

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Powder charge for a Pedersoli .62 cal. Indian Trade Musket

8 minutes ago
Capnball

Flintlock Rifles

The discussion of Flintlock Rifles.

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What touch hole liner do I need to upgrade a Thompson Center flintlock?

33 minutes ago
Gavin T Lane

Percussion Rifles

The discussion of Traditional Percussion Rifles.

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Are CCI 4 wing musket caps a good cap?

A moment ago
Treestalker

Handguns

Discuss Flintlock and Traditional Percussion handguns.

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Any idea of maker

37 minutes ago
Thunder14

Shooting Accessories

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

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Vent/Touch Hole Pick

Today at 2:41 AM
pab1

General Muzzleloading

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

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off hand shooting, a real eye opener!

12 minutes ago
Gavin T Lane

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: 722

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Springfield 1851 Cadet?

Thursday at 1:35 PM
greytop13

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: 179

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Two Feathers - another happy customer

Yesterday at 9:57 AM
Huntinshep

Accoutrements

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

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New powder horn

Yesterday at 3:00 PM
Heyyou48307

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

Friday at 8:29 AM
Maven

Public Events - Clubs - Ranges - Historic Location

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

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23rd annual English Creek Rendezvous Chariton Iowa

Yesterday at 1:36 PM
fleener

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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The 9 Shot Rifle

Yesterday at 12:55 PM
Zonie

Photos

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

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2 new knife designs:

Yesterday at 4:48 PM
Two Feathers

Beyond the Great Divide

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

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Threads: 68

Messages: 792

Tip Curtis

Thursday at 10:26 PM
nessmuk

The Workshops

The Gun Builder's Bench

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

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Using Modern Barrels for a muzzleloading shotgun?

Today at 12:38 AM
TNGhost

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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Show us your range box!

31 minutes ago
Capnball

Hunting Hunting

Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting

Traditional Hunting topics only.

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How I like to celebrate the 4th!

Yesterday at 3:57 PM
Treestalker

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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Messages: 149

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: 460

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Wedge Tent Makers

Saturday at 11:23 AM
BJHabermehl

Clothing

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

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Threads: 800

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Elk Skin Chaps

Jul 5, 2020
Artificer

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

Jul 5, 2020
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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Most common period French Fusil de Chasse and Tradegun Caliber Information.

Wednesday at 10:08 AM
Einsiedler

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.