What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

wganz said:

14th Mississippi

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I shoot with the 34th Battalion, Virginia Cavalry. We're in the New England Region, but our members go from New Hampshire south to Florida.

TDM said:

It’s a mix of Laurel Mountain Cherry and Maple diluted with denatured alcohol. I tried 4 different mixes until I got that color. It’s about 50% alcohol, 40% cherry, and 10% maple. I made a couple of ounces to keep, then proceeded to knock the jar over on my work bench!!!

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Thanks for that formula

Unfortunate accident but hopefully it prettied up the bench.

TDM said:

It’s a mix of Laurel Mountain Cherry and Maple diluted with denatured alcohol. I tried 4 different mixes until I got that color. It’s about 50% alcohol, 40% cherry, and 10% maple. I made a couple of ounces to keep, then proceeded to knock the jar over on my work bench!!!

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Yeah, me too!!

longcruise said:

Unfortunate accident but hopefully it prettied up the bench.

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Guess it adds character, kinda sort of.

Still browsing the forum waiting for my 2nd coat of Permalyn sealer to dry.

Took 28 hours to make 3F out of 1.5F.

Won't be doing that again.

3F left - 2F eight.

Took some measurements and ordered a ramrod and ends for my Crockett Rifle.

Between yesterday and today I put 3 coats of Permalyn sealer on the trade gun stock with a little lite scuffing with 0000 synthetic steel wool. Put the first coat of Permalyn finish on at 5:30 pm, I’ll put another on around 9:00 pm, hand rubbed.

Had my B Hoyt barrel engraved with the new caliber "454 ROUNDBALL" and while leaving to get it saw a large Timber Rattler entering my driveway drain tile. Took some bug spray and squirted into tile then took a backpack blower to make him go out the other end. When the snake came out he was really mad. The wife was gonna film it all but the snake proved to be a little too much so all I got on film was the sky, driveway, yard and anything between her and the house. Took one of my six shooters and disposed of that critter. I live off the road and a friend said that was way too close to the house for him. I replied ain't I so lucky that he was so far away.

Finished Powder Horn #39

Love the theme and color @PathfinderNC!

PathfinderNC that is fantastic. I wish I could get something to come out anywhere close to that.

TDM said:

Love the theme and color @PathfinderNC!

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Thanks!

Polecat_Tom said:

PathfinderNC that is fantastic. I wish I could get something to come out anywhere close to that.

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Thanks! Practice, practice, practice

I finished polishing all the brass for my Woodsrunner to the degree that my CO, when I was in the Navy, would be happy. Now the wait for it to patina.

Spent yesterday at the range, which included some black powder revolver time. Really love this Uberti 1873 revolver.

I went and helped an old range hand today; he's a lovely fella who has been at the heart of our club for decades. Sadly, he's on the decline as the sun sets on his shooting years, and has decided to do a bit of a clean up of his stable. We photographed 20 lots for sale in total, so while I was at it, I decided to do my four (not for sale! ).

Kind regards, Pete

Yesterday afternoon I cast round balls - 60 x .530, @100 x .310 and 20 x .560

Those little .310 balls are so much easier to pour!

Put the final coat of Permalyn on this morning. I’ll take some photos outside when it dries. And received an email from Bree telling me my Woodsrunner has shipped! Wasn’t expecting it for another 2 or 3 weeks, but I’m not complaining.

Heading to the range...........now!