I got my 8 bore Matchlock Musket!

[Teleoceras]

I got a package in the mail today from John Buck containing Brünhilda, my 8 bore or .83 Matchlock Musket. Built as a replica of an original musket from Suhl in 1571, she is only 11 lbs!

A video of me showing her off is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQFQEE-5loI

Hopefully if the weather is good this Saturday, I'll make a shooting video of her with her maiden shot. I'll finally be able to make my Part 3 of my muzzleloader evolution series. :redface:

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[BillinOregon]

Very nice, Teleo. Can't wait to see you touch her off.

 

[wahkahchimaol.com]

Congratulations! How long did you wait? I like that .83 bore! Cavalry killer.

 

[Teleoceras]

Wahkahchim:

Congratulations! How long did you wait? I like that .83 bore! Cavalry killer.

If you add on the time I originally ordered the musket from the fist builder, 10 1/2 years. I had a falling out with him though and the past 3 1/2 years was from John Buck. That was because of the custom barrel.

The weather forecast looks very good for this Saturday for the maiden shoot.

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[wahkahchimaol.com]

Hi again! Where did you get the barrel?

 

[Teleoceras]

Wahkahchim:

Hi again! Where did you get the barrel?

The barrel is from Ed Rayl.

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[wahkahchimaol.com]

I just spoke with John tonight! My matchlock is in the pipeline, so seeing yours is quite inspirational! It's GREAT! I look forward to a shooting report.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

You're going to launch a 2 oz. ball! :youcrazy: (Just Kidding)

OK so really, I admit I envy your purchase, and can't wait for the firing demo video!
:bow:

LD

 

[rickystl]

Teleoceras and Wahkahchim: If you guys will stop ordering matchlocks, mabey John can finish my Portugese Escopeda!! :haha: I'm in his pipeline somewhere.

That is a really cool matchlock!! That HUGE ball. That is really going to be fun to shoot. Tes, pictures, by all means. Congratulations! Great looking gun. :hatsoff: Rick.

 

[wahkahchimaol.com]

That's a great Youtube. I'm waiting for the video of the first shots.

 

[Teleoceras]

To all:

My shooting video with Brünhilda is up at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLEM1F4xtC0

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[rickystl]

THANKS FOR THE VIDIO!! WONDERFUL!! Thanks for Posting. :hatsoff: Rick.

 

[wahkahchimaol.com]

That was beautiful! I tried to post it to my Timewalker Guide Service page over on Facebook but it wouldn't link. When your neighboring shooter touches one off you can actually see your t-shirt move a minute amount from the shock wave. What was he shooting? Couldn't be bigger than yours! How many yards out was that target? Deer-worthy, I think!

 

[Teleoceras]

Wahkahchim:

That was beautiful! I tried to post it to my Timewalker Guide Service page over on Facebook but it wouldn't link. When your neighboring shooter touches one off you can actually see your t-shirt move a minute amount from the shock wave. What was he shooting? Couldn't be bigger than yours! How many yards out was that target?

He was just shooting an AR-15 (.223) with a custom muzzle brake which hit me with the blast every time he shot it. It was incredibly distracting as I had to keep one hand on my musket to keep her from falling over. That was why it took me twice as long to load the second shot. :nono:

I was just shooting at 25 yards with a 130gr charge of Elephant Fg with a .800rb/.010 wonderlubed patch.

 

[wahkahchimaol.com]

In a deep forest 25 yards would work for deer, wouldn't it?

 

[Teleoceras]

Wahkahchim:

In a deep forest 25 yards would work for deer, wouldn't it?

Don't know since I don't hunt. Hell, I can't even stand the sight of blood!

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[wahkahchimaol.com]

Good for you! Everyone to their own. I used to kill two deer and 4 pigs a year. Last pig was about 5 years ago...and I eat more and more salmon. Life goes on.

 

[JeffB]

WOW! That's incredible! Absolutely beautiful weapon. That could make one heck of a varmit gun. :wink:

 

[Darto]

Kit Ravenshear built this one for me in the '80's.

Sweet 16 gauge, 6.2 pounds. His standard catalogue item 'peasants' petronel and it was the cheapest item in his catalogue back then. $230 back them good ol' younger days :thumbsup: .