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  1. armoredman

    Holsters for 1851 Colt?

    The Triple K strap one is what I bought for my 1851, simply because I had no funds - the gun was a gift. It works just fine.
  2. armoredman

    Recommendation

    He shoots 54 caliber now and I cast for it. Budget is dwindling due to the wife leaving her job this week, so this is academic for right now. But most likely something under $500. He likes the length of the Hawken barrel. What that is, I do not know. Most likely would be a commercially...
  3. armoredman

    Recommendation

    My sone got bit by the BP bug with his reworked cut down Kit Carson my great buddy rescued from a pawn shop find murdered by Bubba, into a work of art. So, we were watching a video on flintlocks and he said he wouldn't mind having one for an occasional shooter. BIG caveat - he's a lefty. What...
  4. armoredman

    Caucasian Miquelet "Cossack" Pistol & Locks

    That was really cool, thank you for sharing!
  5. armoredman

    Pirate special

    Can you get a picture down the bore? I've seen some replicas with a partially finished barrel, then stopped up to prevent being loaded with a real ball.
  6. armoredman

    Crisco over the chambers, pros and cons

    Thank you very much - we probably only need the summer blend, since I am in Arizona. :)
  7. armoredman

    Crisco over the chambers, pros and cons

    Fascinated with that "dipped" cartridge, looks like something I'd like to try, but have no idea where to get beeswax, or how to get it ready. melt the wax on the stove with the olive oil? BTW, I have both olive and peanut oil - something of a foodie, always have plenty of cooking oils, since my...
  8. armoredman

    Questions about .54 caliber paper cartridges plus box

    Nifty, thank you! I did order some of the Traditions Universal Fast Loaders, haven't had a chance to try them out yet.
  9. armoredman

    Crisco over the chambers, pros and cons

    Eons ago when I had my first BP revolver, a no-name .31 Baby Dragoon copy, I did the Crisco over the chamber because the guy who knew more, (barely), than I did said it was necessary. Now all I have is a lubed wad behind the ball, and a shaved lead ring after seating the ball, and it seems to...
  10. armoredman

    Questions about .54 caliber paper cartridges plus box

    Hey, now that's clever...where do I find these little devils?
  11. armoredman

    Questions about .54 caliber paper cartridges plus box

    I have a Minie ball mold...
  12. armoredman

    Questions about .54 caliber paper cartridges plus box

    I am toying with the idea of making paper cartridges for my TC Renegade and my sons highly customized left handed Kit Carson, both in .54. I am starting from absolute nothing, only thing I know is making a few 44 caliber revolver cartridges with the Guns of the West kit, really haven't shot them...
  13. armoredman

    What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

    I took my family to the range Saturday, where my son made some more smoke from his left handed cut down Kit Carson that LAGS over at CB rebuilt for him. Old picture here. Tried paper cartridges in the 1858. All rounds fired at 11 yards, two hand standing. 25 grains of OE 3f, need to...
  14. armoredman

    Don’t underestimate a small charge of black powder

    I will keep that in mind! Ouch.
  15. armoredman

    Is the "P" word OK?

    Well, I couldn't find them locally, so I checked with Midway - they have them, BUT, with HazMat the price came out to $.54 a SHOT. I think I will stick with learning how to make better paper cartridges instead, more period correct, as well.
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