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    Latest Folk Firearms Collective video

    A new Folk Firearms Collective video went up yesterday on Youtube and it is, as usual, a delight to watch. This one shows some flintlock trap shooting, which is loads of fun as long as you aren't in a hurry. Danny's video and editing gets better each time. The views of the gorgeous guns and...
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    Latest Backwoodsman issue

    The latest issue of Backwoodsman magazine, November/December 2022, has an article "If You Could only Have One Gun" by David Langerman. He makes a good argument for that 'one gun' to be a 20 gauge smoothbore flintlock. We've all read articles of a similar kind but the author provided good reasons...
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    June 2 Mike Beliveau video on YouTube

    Just watched the latest Mike Beliveau YouTube video about the Colt Paterson. Mike discussed the young Sam Colt, how the revolver came about, it's historic significance, success and failures, as well as the particulars of loading and firing one. (I was surprised by how young Colt was when he...
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    Two Feathers does it again

    I just received ball starters for 32, 40, and 50 caliber made by Two Feathers. To say they are well made is an understatement but they retain that 'made by hand' quality many of us prefer. Perhaps a small detail but the antler grip is large enough, smooth enough, and slightly curved so it should...
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    They went that a way!

    Sheesh! I got an email yesterday from MidwayUSA that listed CCI #11 magnum caps, limited to one order of 1,000. First I've seen any caps in a while. I got my order in right away and it's a good thing. Probably less than a day later and they are now listed as 'out of stock, no back order'. Just...
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    Do Slixshot nipples lessen cap jams in Colt style C&B?

    I love the handling of my Colt 1851 (Pietta) and 1860 (Uberti) C&B but the cap jams can be annoying. I've seen Mike Beliveau's video on making Colt style repros more reliable and I'll do that. Just wondering if Slixshot nipples are really as effective as their reputation. Any experience with...
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    Musket caps on a percussion rifle?

    Got asked a question yesterday and didn't have an answer. Can winged musket caps be used on a traditional percussion rifle like a T/C Renegade or Cherokee using the original nipples? Never had a specific need for musket caps and have no idea if the wings would get in the way of the hammer or if...
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    St. Augustine apothecary shop

    Not firearms related but historical. Today's Townsends YouTube channel had a program on the apothecary in St. Augustine, FL, the materials used, how they were prepared, and what they treated. I found it fascinating. Turns out many of the materials used in the 17th and 18th centuries are still...
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    What size Olde Eynsford

    For almost 40 years I've only used Goex for my muzzleloaders. I'm going to try a few pounds of Olde Eynsford for a 50 caliber flintlock and see if it makes a difference. I always use 3F in my 50 calibers and smaller. For those who have used OE, should I go with the 2F or 3F for the 50 calibers...
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    Ordered some tow

    The supply of tow I got many years ago is finally getting low so I went to order some more. I just assumed it would be available on a regular basis. But the Silver Shuttle phone number is disconnected and DGW says unavailable. Same with a couple of other sites. Maybe it's a seasonal thing? I've...
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    Ramin for ramrods?

    I noticed TOTW has ramin wood for ramrods and wiping sticks. The blurb says it is straighter and better than hickory. Is anyone familiar with ramin? I plan to make several wiping sticks for my rifles and this sounded good. Thanks for any help. Jeff
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    lamb tallow and mutton tallow: what's the difference for patch lube?

    I notice Dixie Gun Works sells both lamb (available) and mutton tallow (not available at the moment) for use as a patch lube and in bullet lube. The lamb tallow costs about three times more than the mutton. Is there any benefit to using one over the other for a patch lube? I've used mutton...
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    magnum caps with BP, good/bad/no matter?

    I came across a bunch of CCI #11 magnum percussion caps in my supplies. Not sure why I got them. Would using them with real black powder make a difference in my C&B revolvers and rifles? I've only used regular caps in the past which have done the job. Thanks for any help. Jeff
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    Grafs powder made by Goex now

    I was just looking at powder prices on Grafs and Sons and saw this notice. "As of 2020, Manufactured for Graf & Sons by Goex Powder Inc." I thought Grafs powder was made by Schuetzen in the past. The Grafs label stuff is about $2.50 a pound cheaper than regular Goex. Just wondering if anyone...
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    Conastoga wagon history

    The June issue of Early American Life magazine has an excellent article on the history of the conastoga wagon. To my surprise, they go back to early 1700s in Pennsylvania. My 'knowledge' of them consisted of old episodes of the Wagon Train TV show with Ward Bond. The piece covers why and where...
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    Latest Townsend video about longhunters

    The latest Townsend Youtube video is "Who Were the Longhunters?" Jon interviewed Simeon English, who did a good job describing who they were and how they functioned. Certainly I learned some things. It seemed to be a great introduction to the subject. (English did an earlier video with Townsend...
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    latest Early Am. Life issue

    The April issue of Early American Life has a few articles I thought would be of interest to the Forum, although not firearms related. The first is a brief explanation of using a hand spindle to make yarn or thread. I find fiber arts, especially in colonial days, to be an interesting aspect of...
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    Article about Williamsburg gunsmith

    The latest NRA issue of American Rifleman arrived today and it has a very nice article about the gunsmithing shop in Colonial Williamsburg. It's a pleasant read and surprisingly comprehensive. Can't say I learned anything new but I've memorized the documentary made by William Gussler back in the...
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    18th and 19th century rope

    Does anyone know of books that deal with the materials and making of rope in colonial and early America? Also, what knots might have been in common use back then? My ability with knots ends with tying my shoes and attaching a hook to fishing line. After that, things go downhill quickly. But I...
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    Hawse Colt Navy 1851

    Yesterday I picked up a Hawse Firearms Colt 1851 repro made in Italy. Obviously used but also well cared for. It came with a fitted wood case, spare nipples, mold, several hundred round balls and felt wads, and a Colt style pistol flask. It's a brass frame with a 7.5" barrel.The action is smooth...
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