What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

Omahkapi'si said:

Tail end of winter storm, headed out to the range/camp today and rang some steel. 19F so a little tough on the fingers but got a half dozen shots off anyway. Did a little trekking as well, no bear tracks this time around, lots of deer and a few elk tracks too.

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Great outfit great time and a great place. I am green with envy. Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere near where I would have the freedom to do that. Enjoy and thanks for sharing the excellent photo and experience!

sun came out today so, as promised photos of the Kibler SMR

Working on a sliding wood patch box on my current build, a lefty Lancaster.

Very, very nice @Icemanxxxv!

Snooterpup said:

Great outfit great time and a great place. I am green with envy. Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere near where I would have the freedom to do that. Enjoy and thanks for sharing the excellent photo and experience!

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Thank you. I try to never take it for granted.

Omahkapi'si said:

Tail end of winter storm, headed out to the range/camp today and rang some steel. 19F so a little tough on the fingers but got a half dozen shots off anyway. Did a little trekking as well, no bear tracks this time around, lots of deer and a few elk tracks too.

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You guys south of hear can keep that whit stuff there I don’t like shoveling snow thankyou .Was gonna go to my little shop and work on a horn I started to redo but got side tracked with a shovel geez can’t wait till spring so I can shoot up some paper and experiment on some patterns .

I never complain about snow or rain down here. Better than fire-watch.

Omahkapi'si said:

I never complain about snow or rain down here. Better than fire-watch.

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Yeah good point I think the whole province could use the moisture.

Started drawing and cutting patterns for my Southern Mountain styled shot bag.

Banging metal. Amazingly cold and windy.

Beautiful day in KY.
Just had to get out and burn a little powder.
Hurry up summertime..!!!

B P Maniac Shooter said:

Beautiful day in KY.
Just had to get out and burn a little powder.
Hurry up summertime..!!!


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What’s in that knife sheath? Inquiring minds want to know. Pics??

I've been working on a little side project. I’d like to see it end up as a ‘canoe’ length flintlock slug gun, but I gotta find someone to build it!

I cut most of the chamber end off. Then opened up what was left to 13/16”, which is hole size for a 7/8” tap.

Waiting on some tailstock pieces for the lathe and a 7/8-14 tap set to thread the breech. I don't think the Brown Bess breechplug I had on hand is going to work, so I ordered a straight tang plug from Pecatonica today.

Chonky .729” rifled bore with a 1:36 twist. I haven't measured since I've done all the cutting but I think its going to be ~21"-22" long

Contemplating setting up camp this coming weekend for a little winter shooting.

I finished stitching the decorations on the front of the presentation bag. The bag itself is still a bit wet frm getting a shaping. A buckle should be along shortly and then the strap and flap will be stitched. Only showing the backside of the is shown because the front must remain shrouded in secrecy.



So, my bench is suffering from serious clutter as a result of many quick passes to accomplish a number of small projects. Then the retreat into the house to avoid the cold. I went out to straighten it up but before I could start a call came from a grandson who needed a ride. Maybe tomorrow.

Banjoman said:

What’s in that knife sheath? Inquiring minds want to know. Pics??

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It is a pan primer made from a 50 caliber spent shell.
It was gifted to me last year at the New Years Day shoot at Friendship Indiana.

Welded three new target stands today and also rigged two more targets for hanging from chain and cable between trees. Got them all set out. Have 5 left to do to complete 20 metal clangers of various shapes, sizes and materials. Also worked on a few spots that needed brush and saplings cleared out to make the trail easier to follow along the ridge. I’m gonna try and do a video of part of it, or at the very least, a series of photos. Weather is looking good for most of this week.

My aim is to have a course that isn’t terribly hard to complete with a decent score.

PathfinderNC said:

Finished shaping a horn that’s ready for some engraving work next.

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Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!

B P Maniac Shooter said:

Beautiful day in KY.
Just had to get out and burn a little powder.
Hurry up summertime..!!!


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It was gorgeous here in Garrard Co!! I thought about shooting but put in a couple extra hours on my house build!

longcruise said:

I finished stitching the decorations on the front of the presentation bag. The bag itself is still a bit wet frm getting a shaping. A buckle should be along shortly and then the strap and flap will be stitched. Only showing the backside of the is shown because the front must remain shrouded in secrecy.

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So, my bench is suffering from serious clutter as a result of many quick passes to accomplish a number of small projects. Then the retreat into the house to avoid the cold. I went out to straighten it up but before I could start a call came from a grandson who needed a ride. Maybe tomorrow.

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Looks like you snuck into my shop and took a picture organized chaos!

Garypl, my shop looks like that as well.......I figured it was the norm.,,