How I made my bear oil

[rabjr]

Ok this will probably raise an eye brow or two, or get a laugh or two but it's what I did! Thought I'd put it out here for any novice out there like me who's never seen this done. :grin:

oil

 

[Voyageur]

Excellent work Swamp Rat. When I lived in the woods I'd get a bear every year... I was so confident about getting one that I would trade off the skins and fat.

Since I've moved to the edge of town I've only got a couple and all the good stuff is long gone. After all the bears I've shot I only have a couple of bear claw necklaces.

The bear lard sure does make some great baked goods!

Are you going to post some pics and a story? I sure miss seeing bears taken with roundballs.

 

[rabjr]

No pics or story about the bears, they were taken in the regular firearms season by someone else. I asked for some fat and was given a few pounds with a permission slip (as per N.Y State rules) So I could make myself some oil. I'm very happy about the end product and documented what I did on my Lewis and Clark Tribute site. :thumbsup:

 

[Voyageur]

I went back and looked at your site Swamp Rat... I have to tell you that I envy you your Contract Rifle. I've been blowing hot & cold on making one but I can see that it will have to happen.

Currently I have an Enlish Fowler, English Utility Musket, two 'C' Fusils and a Southern Mountain Rifle (all flint of course) to finish before I can even think of starting on the Contract Rifle.

What was the final weight of your Contract Rifle?

 

[rabjr]

What was the final weight of your Contract Rifle?

Mine is ,54 cal and weighs just over 9 lbs.

 

[Voyageur]

What was the final weight of your Contract Rifle?

Mine is ,54 cal and weighs just over 9 lbs.

That's not too bad... what is your Harper's Ferry... a pound or so lighter?

 

[rabjr]

The 1803 is about 8 and half lbs I think. But the overall length makes the big differance for me.

 

[Voyageur]

The 1803 is about 8 and half lbs I think. But the overall length makes the big differance for me.

Man! I'm surprised. I'd of thought that the Harper's Ferry was at least a pound lighter (what with the barrel length and half-stock.

Have you ever hefted the English Sporting Rifles?

 

[guncobbler]

Hi Swamp Rat - Went to your site and what a nice site it is. All goes to show that our abilities most often outweigh our "dis"abilities. GC