What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[deerstalkert]

gave up working on the whatzit rifle for today and went grouse hunting instead. it was great so far. 2 more and i am limited for the day.
square load 60/60 with 1/4 felt and 3 cardboard cards.

 

[TDM]

I bet you’ll fix it better than new @deerstalkert!

 

[deerstalkert]

I bet you’ll fix it better than new @deerstalkert!

I just wish i had gotten it new! it was a butchered project when i got it and just seems to resist resurrection. if it didn't shoot so well i would part it out. and it is the only small bore i have at .30 cal.
reality is i can't stand failing once i start something. of course there is different levels of success!

 

[wiscoaster]

I've ordered from Grafs multiple times, not once have I had to sign for powder...

I asked the driver about that when he showed up today with my Graf's black powder order, and it turns out it was for age verification, not proof of delivery, so I suspect it's a state thing, not a shipper thing. I get carded for percussion caps bought "off the shelf" at my local Scheel's, so I suppose state law requires a minimum age for black powder purchases, too.

 

[Old Grunt]

TC New Englander shotgun arrived today,packed very well.I do believe she is unfired.I want to give a huge thank you to steg49 gun is exactly as described few very small dings in wood from safe. Metal looks perfect at first quick glance,I knew I got a good deal but didn't realize how good until I did little price shopping online.

Thank You again steg49

 

[TDM]

Made a taller rear sight for the SMR. Posted some photos in the gun building forum.

 

[deerstalkert]

worked some more on the stock from my nightmares. gave it a rest and worked on a flintlock pistol i have ignored for close to two years.
tried to take the plug out and ended up destroying the leather jaws in one of my vises. gave up before i started saying things the boss doesn't like and went back out harassing grouse. limited out and spotted a couple more for next safari. it was a good day.

 

[64Springer]

Made me a shiny new Drill Cloth patch cutter.

Many thanks to The Crisco Kid for the idea.

 

[Piquant]

Made me a shiny new Drill Cloth patch cutter.

Many thanks to The Crisco Kid for the idea.

I made one as well, works great. I can cut hundreds of patches in minute's

 

[Jerry Farringer]

I bought a Replica Arms 45 flintlock rifle from my part time employer, the owner of my local gun shop. The rifle appears to be an old, poorly done kit. The bore was dirty but not rusty. I bought for the parts value, and at $25.00, I don't think I could go wrong.

Built a Replica Arms 45 p in 1974. Pure junk. Jag got stuck in breech and never did get it out. Check everything very carefully.

 

[Jerry Farringer]

bought their kit in 1973. pure junk. jag got stuck and never did get it out. Check very carefully.

 

[jdw276]

just ran our monthly match at the Talking Rock BPShooter club with 13 shooters, 3 guests and an incredible beautiful day to be outside both temp and sunshine.....

 

[MSW]

Not ML related, per se, but started building the Saloon for this weekends NW Alabama Meet and Greet.

nice use of skids - i like the design!

 

[Justin.44]

Just finished cutting up and melting a single piece of sheet lead that weighed 170 pounds! I came out with 158 pounds of ingots.

 

[smokepolehall]

I took my .40 cal Under-Hammer barrel on a 112 mile ride to a friends Gun shop. He is going to set the BP, D&T the 1/4x28 nipple hole. D&T holes for the Ace in the Hole peep n front sight for me.

 

[Capnball]

I bought a Replica Arms 45 flintlock rifle from my part time employer, the owner of my local gun shop. The rifle appears to be an old, poorly done kit. The bore was dirty but not rusty. I bought for the parts value, and at $25.00, I don't think I could go wrong.

Pictures man, pictures

 

[ColonialRifleSmith]

I finished a rifle for one of our fellow forum members. Hope he likes it. Semper Fi.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I finished a rifle for one of our fellow forum members. Hope he likes it. Semper Fi.

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Looks good!

 

[64Springer]

I finished a rifle for one of our fellow forum members. Hope he likes it. Semper Fi.

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Is there a technical name or school of rifle for that style butt?

I could comfortably shoot from the bench with that flat butt plate.

Width and height?

Thank you.

 

[sportster73hp]

Went to the eastern primitive. Spent money again... leather , barrel blank, and a 16 gauge smoothbore flint gun.