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  1. M

    .40 strikes again.

    I’m not a expert on aging but fella at processor said he’s bout 6-7yo
  2. M

    .40 strikes again.

    I only use a .390prb. Spit patch mostly. Over 60gr of Fffg. I try to keep my shots at 60yds or less, this shot was just a few yards. Not bragging but this load rings a 10” cast iron pan at 100yds every shot. I get about 10-12 accurate shots before wiping. I always pick the flash hole before...
  3. M

    .40 strikes again.

    Maybe 15 yards…least he shortened the drag a little.
  4. M

    .40 strikes again.

    I seen him chasing doe’s across a small field about 8am, lost sight of them then about 830 a doe came running by, then 2 minutes later this guy comes walking up, was limping pretty good, I let him get about 5 yds away then double lunges him…that little .390 ball made mush out of them lungs with...
  5. M

    .40 strikes again.

    I use a .390prb over 60gr of 3f. I try to keep it under 60 yards.
  6. M

    .40 strikes again.

    Another good ML Season, I think this makes 12 bucks, 8 pigs, a few coyotes and a bunch of squirrels.
  7. M

    Flintlock... hunting

    This is best advice I’ve read. Smaller pan charge, good set trigger, and a little practice and that flinch goes away.
  8. M

    First Flintlock Kill

    Very nice, congratulations
  9. M

    Another great year

    9 years in a row, my little .40 put em in my freezer. .390rb, 60gr Fffg Swiss. This year a neck shot at maybe 20 foot.
  10. M

    slobbering over .40's

    Love my .40, killed bout everything I can kill in Oklahoma.
  11. M

    Is a 40 round ball sufficient for deer hunting?

    This is good info. I’ve used a .40 for past 10 years, killed bucks n does n pigs with that same load...out to bout 100 yards and in. I’ll add that a .40 punches a .40 hole and immediately starts expanding upon contact. Often you’ll find a flattened ball that expands almost twice the caliber...
  12. M

    What is the strangest old timey vegetable you have eaten

    Wild onions, Morels, puffballs, Hen of the Woods, dandelion, Poke, possum grapes, persimmons, Musk melon, muskidine, elderberry, and a buncha other stuff that tasted nasty.
  13. M

    Mini shooting bag

    I carry about 10-15 balls, strip of patching, finger measure,1 extra flint, Short starter in my bag(7”x”5). I carry a small brass flask of 3F and my pocket knife in a pocket. I use a spit patch to eliminate “lube”, might consider that if your gun likes it. I also use my strip of patching for...
  14. M

    Mini shooting bag

    I used to carry the minimum when deer hunting, 4 patched balls on a board, a finger measure, and a shirt starter. Then I ran into a situation and ended up shooting 8 pigs in 1 day and had I not broke my ramrod I coulda kilt more. I’ll stick with my regular possibles, enough to shoot 20...
  15. M

    Period Correct or Personality Appealing?

    Shane, I was in your position a few years ago. I wanted to build my own custom gun, one that was mine alone and not a “copy”. I liked several designs from certain areas and eras. I thought and dreamed and planned every detail for years before I finally jumped in. I chose a 42”, .40, legal for...
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