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    Patching / loading technique

    After competing in my first flintlock competition, I noticed everyone in the competition was using a patching / loading technique that was very different from what I was doing...I must be doing things wrong... EVERYONE I saw was using a pillow ticking or other (denim) like material that they cut...
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    Need Help with Offhand Shooting Technique

    I finally figured out how to be somewhat consistent with my bench rest shooting for my Kentucky flintlock...(i.e.powder load, patch thickness, & ball size at (25, 50 & 75 yards). I am using .490 patched Round ball,.10 patch with 65grains of 2FG Swiss with a 4fg Goex primer. Now the hard part...
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    Rite of Passage...First Dry Ball!

    I am totally embarrassed...but an happy ending :) I experienced my first dry ball today at the range after 3 years of BP shooting! I encouraged my best friend to join me in the Flint lock tradition... he purchased his first flint lock and we went to the range together... Shooting Kentucky...
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    Can you Fix bad Flints...?

    One of my flints for my Kentucky Flintlock started mis-firing...consistently (i.e. not sparking). I replaced it with another brand new flint I purchased from TOTW.. and it worked fine as it has a very sharp edge. My question is ... Is there any way to repair a flint that stopped throwing...
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    Dutch S. Accuracy System...how many standard deviations?

    I have totally bought into Dutch S.. Black Powder accuracy system.. My question is how many standard deviations is acectable for both ball size and weight. I have tried several variations within (2 standard deviations) .006 with little noticeable variances in my shooting scenarios. Are my...
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    Kerosene based cleaning products

    I have recently experienced something very intreging regarding cleaning products ”¦ A few months back... I started using one of the popular Kerosene based BP cleaning products for my muzzleloaders. I have since experienced some weird health related side effects.. i.e. dizziness after using...
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    Lifecycle of long term BP Storage

    What is the reasonable lifecycle for long term BP Storage? Does BP performance predictability degrade over time assuming it's stored in a reasonably dry environment? Is this a variable consideration that is based upon brand, granulation, type etc...?
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    Graf & Sons 3Fg (Surprise)

    Okay, I believe I have been pretty open minded on all the Powder choices for my pistol accuracy objectives! I want to post this test as it relates to an extensive test of the Graf & Sons 3FG powder. I was "Pleasantly" surprised on it's consistency and accuracy with 24Grs (Grafs) shooting...
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    Olde Eynsford - Goex

    I am curious what other members have experienced with Goex's newest product "Olde Eynsford". Goex claims that the manufacturing process has produced a finer formulation resulting in more consistent shot / predictability experience. What are others experiencing with this product (2F & 3F)?
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    1858 Rem New Army "Pietta" always "High to the Left"

    In my experiences, this gun shoots consistently high to the left... I have put more than 100 rounds through this pistol (.451 RB, 25grs Goex 3FG) and it always seems to shoot hight to the left. Note: I am left eye dominate and right handed... tried opening and closing my right eye....no...
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    KS or MO ML shooting events?

    I am looking for some Kansas or Missouri muzzleloading shooting events I can attend and participate. I know about the CW re-enactor events but am looking for any more practical shooting events where guys can shoot and experiment with different loads, techniques etc..
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    Stacking Pyrodex & (Goex or Swiss) & FFFG vs FFG

    I am curious if there can be some or any justification for "Stacking" various powder types and "grades" (i.e. Goex, Pyrodex or Swiss, and 2f vs.3Fg) Has anybody actually experimented with this, what are the pros & cons.. can this type of "Stacking" improve accuracy and / or reliability?
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    Transition to casting Minie Balls vs. Purchasing?

    At what transition point does it make sense to start casting my own Minie Balls? Is this an accuracy or a financial threshold consideration, or both? Here is my concern, I have been purchasing Minies .575s from 2 very respected suppliers, after receiving both products, I have realized that I...
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    Seasoning your rifle barrel before you shoot a new rifle.

    Is there any science / wisdom in seasoning your rifle barrel with products like "Bore Butter" before you start shooting BP or Pyrodex? I have seen some folks discuss this and thought I would pose that question to this forum.
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    Buyers Beware Cabelas!

    I have purchased several weapons from Cabelas over the years... But I have to say that they have distanced themselves from making a profit and supporting their customers! Case in point. They sell the 1861 ArmiSport Springfield rifle. What they don't support is the fact that these require...
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    1861 Springfield Nipple Replacement

    Hey Guys, I recently purchased some 8X1MM No#11 replacement nipples from "Track of the Wolf" for my ArmiSport 1861 Springfield musket. My objective was to make it more feasible to purchase No# 11 caps than for the original and frankly harder to find or more expensive musket caps. After...
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    1861 Springfield Caps

    Just bought my new 1861 Springfield Musket. I was surprised when I realized my No #11 caps will not work. Where can I find Musket Caps? Also, is there a replacement nipple for this musket that will work for No #11 caps? Thanks.
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    Honored to be a new member!

    Hey all, I am new to the BP world, I have a 1858 Remington .44cal revolver. This has been the most fun I have had in 15 years of competitive shooting.... :wink: I can see myself spending lots of discretionary spending on my new passion...! I am looking forward to interacting with members of...
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