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  1. granth

    Bore Discoloration/Pitting fix?

    Just looked at the muzzle of this barrel, and I noticed some discoloration and what I believe to be some pitting at the end of the muzzle. I tried brass brushing it, but that didn't do too much. I ran patches down and noticed that the spot where the discoloration is located, it get's tight (not...
  2. granth

    A Generational Hobby

    Around 4 months ago, I got interested into BP shooting. None of my family shot BP, so I joined a muzzleloading club to help me get started, or at least that's what I thought. Today I was informed by a family member that my great grandpa actually built a muzzleloader all the way back in the 70's...
  3. granth

    Left eye dominant, right hand dominant?

    I was wondering if anyone else is left eye, right hand dominant. Should I start shooting lefty? The vision in my left eye is considerably better than my right.
  4. granth

    Thinking about getting my first cap and ball revolver.

    I'm seriously debating buying my first cap and ball revolver. I'm relatively new to muzzleloading, and I am uneducated in the ways of the cap and ball revolver. In your guys' opinions, what is a good "beginner" cap and ball revolver? I was looking at an Uberti 1851 Navy, but if you guys have any...
  5. granth

    Minie Ball Help!

    Hello! I just bought an 1861 Springfield Armisport repro from @BigSkyRambler (very big shoutout to him, great service and honesty!), and I would like some info about minies because I've never shot them. I'm not sure on proper sizing of minies (I have a .58 caliber) , and also what are y'alls...
  6. granth

    Hazmat fees are CRAZY!

    I just bought 3 tins of musket caps and it amounted to around 30 bucks. Not too bad right? It's all fun and games until they hit you with a $65 HAZMAT FEE. Someone, please explain for the love of god why this is! Someone share my pain!
  7. granth

    TRS Dutch Wheelock.

    I'm debating whether to get this Dutch wheellock by The Rifle Shop. I have basic wood and metalworking skills, and I'm not sure what to expect from a TRS kit. I've heard that they are around 80-85% complete, and that you might have to do some lock work to get the locks up and running. Should I...
  8. granth

    Show me your newest library additions!

    I bought the 5 volumes of the Journal of Historical Armsmaking Technology off the NMLRA's website today, very excited to read! Here's about 20 issues of the Muzzleblasts Magazine dating from the mid 60's to the 80's I recently graciously gifted to me by one of the members at the muzzleloading...
  9. granth

    Pedersoli Harper's Ferry Pistol Wonky Lock Geometry.

    Hello! I just got my Harper's Ferry pistol in the mail today from Pedersoli. I have heard that the locks on these guns possibly need a good tuning and some work in order to get the geometry right. When I unboxed the pistol, it became apparent that some lock work has to be done. The cock stops...
  10. granth

    Pedersoli 1805 Harper's Ferry Pistol

    Hello all. I recently bought a Pedersoli 1805 Harper's Ferry Pistol off Dixie Gun Works. I was just wondering about y'alls recommendations on charge, patch thickness and flint size. Thanks!
  11. granth

    Cool Little Hopkins and Allen “The Offhand” Underhammer.

    Today me and my dad bought a nice little underhammer from one of the guys who is in our muzzleloading club (shoutout to Mike at the White Smoke Brigade!). It’s .44 cal and we cast probably 400 balls for it and we got some caps. Can’t wait to shoot it!
  12. granth

    WANTED Top Jaw Screw 70513L Traditions Mountain Rifle

    Hello all. I am in need of a replacement top jaw screw for my Traditions Mountain Rifle build. I've emailed Traditions for a replacement, but I have had no luck. I was wondering if maybe one of you guys had one that I could purchase off you. Traditions make other top jaw screws, but I'm not too...
  13. granth

    Places to get a matchlock?

    Hello everyone, I was wondering, where in the world could I get my hands on a matchlock? It seems that most large producers (Traditions, Pedersoli) do not make any matchlocks. I've seen some Indian ones but I am weary of them. Would I have to commission one from a builder or is there a company...
  14. granth

    First Muzzleloading Kit Build Thread

    Hello y’all, I just received a Traditions .50 Caliber Flintlock for my recent birthday. I am super excited to build it, and I will update this thread with my build progress. Wish me luck!
  15. granth

    Function of a patented breech?

    So I was just reading Ned Robert's book called "The Muzzleloading Caplock Rifle", and Mr. Roberts was talking about how a "patented breech" allows for more reliable ignition as opposed to a normal breech plug. What exactly is a patented breech, and how does it work in comparison to a normal...
  16. granth

    English vs American stock styles.

    I was wondering, why does the American longrifles have curved buttstocks, but the English guns have flat ones? Most of the Eastern coast was settled by the British, so wouldn't it make sense that American gun design would replicate the flat buttstock of the English guns?
  17. granth

    Looks like I got a lot of reading to do!

    I’m excited to read these both.
  18. granth

    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Appreciation Post

    My favorite scene from my favorite movie, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. I love the small details in this fight, the volleygun, primitive grenades and just the general chaos just makes this battle scene amazing.
  19. granth

    Lack of younger shooters?

    Hello, everyone. I posted a similar topic in the Member's only forum and I think it would get more traction here. So I am 16, and I have noticed the lack of young shooters in this sport. I'm relatively new, but so far I have had a blast. I've observed that the majority of BP shooters are in the...
  20. granth

    Range Shooting Box

    Hey y'all, I am in desperate need of a shooting box. I don't want a plastic box, or anything too modern looking. I am not planning on storing any guns in it. Do y'all have any recommendations on a range box?
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