well I have been shooting BP since about 1973, started handloading in 1967 and still do today. started boolit casting in 82, I have been doing my own gunsmithing for longer than I can recollect, I have killed more SC deer than there are grey hairs in my head, LOL, no offence taken here brother, but I ain't worried about being called a "newbie" I just like the look of aged brass and am to impatient to wait! haha. was wondering what the good folks here did. I put the cold blue on mine and it came out good. I thank everybody for there input,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Why not actuall use what you're wanting aged.
Not trying to be argumentative but why?
Do you honestly think our ancestors got new brass buttons or brass hardware on a gun and said oh manure i dont want to look like a newbie so better age this?
Be authentic to yourself, use your gear and let it age naturally.