What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[64Springer]

Made up a fresh tin of patch lube.

To rub my Taylor Pork Roll patches in.

Bee's wax, coconut oil and olive oil.

 

[Jim K]

Went up to Allen Martin’s shop today with Juniata( Brian Kauffman). We spent several hours with him talking flintlocks and building guns. I bought some sights, under lugs and a piece of maple for my first build. It was a really good time!

 

[Terrier]

Made up a fresh tin of patch lube.

To rub my Taylor Pork Roll patches in.

Bee's wax, coconut oil and olive oil.

That sounds like it would make a nice skin cream, too.

 

[64Springer]

That sounds like it would make a nice skin cream, too.

Everything's better when wet.

 

[Kevin]

Plinking with the .62 this afternoon. 104 is not too bad in the shade with a little breeze.
Almost out of .60s again. Kinda dread firing up the melting pot in this heat.
I may change to a caliber that I still have on hand till it cools off a bit.
Good times.

 

[BackDraft]

Another super hot day. Abby and I are staying inside. Got the carved Cherry Woodsrunner completed. Finished prepping the Maple stock and applied one coat of iron nitrate, let it dry, then heat cured. Lightly rubbed it down with green scotchbrite. I decided not to use any stain, I wanted a lighter finish. I hand rubbed a coat of Tried & True on along with a little bone black around the wrist and comb. Probably do 4 coats, so it will take several days to finish.

That’s an awesome looking shootin’ iron!

 

[TDM]

That’s an awesome looking shootin’ iron!

Thanks!

 

[johnraleksa]

My son brought over his wife and daughter to the farm today to do some shooting. Granddaughter wants to go squirrel hunting so wanted to shoot some first. Shot a lot of 22 shells first. Then I got out the 50cal. Thompson Hawken. She is 13 years old and didn't hesitate to try it. Ended up shooting it and loading it her self a good 10 times. Even the daughter in-law loaded and shot several times. Had a good time. They both thought BP was interesting and fun.

 

[Dale Lilly]

Another super hot day. Abby and I are staying inside. Got the carved Cherry Woodsrunner completed. Finished prepping the Maple stock and applied one coat of iron nitrate, let it dry, then heat cured. Lightly rubbed it down with green scotchbrite. I decided not to use any stain, I wanted a lighter finish. I hand rubbed a coat of Tried & True on along with a little bone black around the wrist and comb. Probably do 4 coats, so it will take several days to finish.

Beautiful rifle. I love the simple, elegant carving. Great work TDM

 

[TDM]

Beautiful rifle. I love the simple, elegant carving. Great work TDM

Thank you Dale.

 

[Gordoncourtney]

Another super hot day. Abby and I are staying inside. Got the carved Cherry Woodsrunner completed. Finished prepping the Maple stock and applied one coat of iron nitrate, let it dry, then heat cured. Lightly rubbed it down with green scotchbrite. I decided not to use any stain, I wanted a lighter finish. I hand rubbed a coat of Tried & True on along with a little bone black around the wrist and comb. Probably do 4 coats, so it will take several days to finish.

My word that’s so beautiful

 

[Iceman]

Thanks to, or because of Jim Kibler depending on how you look at it I had to cast up another batch of balls this morning before it gets to hot out.
I usually make enough in the spring to get me through the year but the SMR is so much fun I've been hitting the shoots pretty hard this year. Hope this will get me through Friendship....

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Attended a S.A.R. remembrance of the Battle of Blue Licks KY yesterday.
There were 31 shooters in the rifle volley!
That was awesome!

There was 40+ flag bearers too.
I'm on the far right of our S.A.R. group below.....

 

[TonyC]

Another super hot day. Abby and I are staying inside. Got the carved Cherry Woodsrunner completed. Finished prepping the Maple stock and applied one coat of iron nitrate, let it dry, then heat cured. Lightly rubbed it down with green scotchbrite. I decided not to use any stain, I wanted a lighter finish. I hand rubbed a coat of Tried & True on along with a little bone black around the wrist and comb. Probably do 4 coats, so it will take several days to finish.

That is one pretty shootin’ iron!

 

[TDM]

That is one pretty shootin’ iron!

Thanks!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Got started this morning about 9am on a new horn. By 2:00 it was just too hot and so I am taking the kids swimming!

 

[waksupi]

Since we can't shoot with all the fires burning, how about doing some maintenance on your gear?
I spent the morning going over my bags with Lexol, and checking I had all the tools I need in each bag.

 

[Gordoncourtney]

Somebody was going at “65”. Blah blah just some kid I guess. At 80 I am just replacing the foresight on my 10.4 mm Feldtutzer ( private purchase) the original so tiny best sniper rifle of 1883. See utube that handsome Hungarian guy

 

[Grenadier1758]

Based on th gun cleaning wicks, I made special jag for my 36 caliber rifles. I found a section of 3/8" brass rod to make a dual jag to load and clean my rifles. I have wiped between shots but have to be careful not to pack fouling into the touch hole. I can put wicks or tow in the slot. The bottom end will prevent pushing fouling to the touch hole and the tow will wipe the crud ring. Now I have to get to the range to try it out.

 

[Coldfingers]

Moc'd, out a pair of center seam moccasins out of old blanket. The one on the right was a bit tight, adjusted a bit, the one on the left fit great. Ok get out the leather.
I am pleased with how they came out.