What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[ADK Bigfoot]

Finished sighting in my new .45 Flintlocks, lefty rifle and pistol. Dead on at 25 and 50. Little tiny groups at both distances with the rifle. Great day at the range.

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Gordoncourtney]

Set up the mill and opened up the capping notches on my New Model Rem so I can use a snail capper, still probably too old to do anything fast…

my big workshop is more derelict these days I just use my little lathe etc in side shed. But done a lot down there it’s an Eliot lathe not bad , great for threading barrels etc. who knows how old the mill is. If we move house I’ll buy some newer gear

 

[Billy Boy]

I had a Bridgeport J head mill and an Atlas 10X36 lathe, gas welding gear, presses, barreling bench, etc, etc, but had to downsize when we moved into the metroplex (9,000 pop.). I have miniature lathe and mill now, the machines themselves are a project as they have to be re-built before you can actually do something with them. I think your shop looks good!

 

[Gordoncourtney]

I had a Bridgeport J head mill and an Atlas 10X36 lathe, gas welding gear, presses, barreling bench, etc, etc, but had to downsize when we moved into the metroplex (9,000 pop.). I have miniature lathe and mill now, the machines themselves are a project as they have to be re-built before you can actually do something with them. I think your shop looks good!

Greetings from London Hello I closed down a small engineering firm when my mate and owner had a bad stroke poor sod he was 78. I brought loads of stuff over here but when cancer returned in 2009 I got the gypsy lads to clear most of it No big deal. On immunology now and that’s no big deal either I am a fit 35 year old born on 1943 I only use the big lathe for cutting barrel threads and the little yellow lathe for little gunny bits.

I picked up the engraver last week for £135 and spent another £160 on expensive bits like £72 for a 1/4 “ collet and £84 on belts just happy I can get spares for a 1955 machine. Just testing out a 1/4” cutter on brass very good I was prompted to get it as I put a bid on a .45 ML target rifle 1875. And it needs new sights I’ll have to make The hammer should go down on Monday it’s my 79 birthday present. It’s a bit rusty so it might keep the dealers away I prefer slightly rusty guns anyway. Lovely to chat better not take up too much space. Sunny day in uk west of London watch this space Nice to chat. Gordon

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I just finished my winter project, a Kibler Colonial in .54 cal. I had Mr. Mark Thomas engrave the brass parts, he did a wonderful job....a he## of lot better than I could ever do!

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

Spent this beautiful spring morning casting .672 round balls for a friend, and lots of .445s for myself. Love making those shiny spheres!

ADK Bigfoot

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

I forgot to mention that I would like to thank the many guys on the forum who gave me the incentive and the tips to get my gun to a finish.

 

[Gordoncourtney]

I forgot to mention that I would like to thank the many guys on the forum who gave me the incentive and the tips to get my gun to a finish.

These rifles get more impressive by the day. Wonderful so well done.

My cape rifle needs .6 winged bullets so just experimented putting a grove in an odd mould with my new 1955 engraver it’s easy when you have the right gear. I’ll make a proper winged bullet now tempted already to machine groves on my .6 Lee ball mould

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Thank you!

 

[Andrewmtnman]

I just finished my winter project, a Kibler Colonial in .54 cal. I had Mr. Mark Thomas engrave the brass parts, he did a wonderful job....a he## of lot better than I could ever do!

Hatman, that is gorgeous!!! Nice job. I met Mark this winter at a show, he is a fine artist. Good choice. Have you shot it yet?

 

[Billy Boy]

Greetings from London Hello I closed down a small engineering firm when my mate and owner had a bad stroke poor sod he was 78. I brought loads of stuff over here but when cancer returned in 2009 I got the gypsy lads to clear most of it No big deal. On immunology now and that’s no big deal either I am a fit 35 year old born on 1943 I only use the big lathe for cutting barrel threads and the little yellow lathe for little gunny bits.

I picked up the engraver last week for £135 and spent another £160 on expensive bits like £72 for a 1/4 “ collet and £84 on belts just happy I can get spares for a 1955 machine. Just testing out a 1/4” cutter on brass very good I was prompted to get it as I put a bid on a .45 ML target rifle 1875. And it needs new sights I’ll have to make The hammer should go down on Monday it’s my 79 birthday present. It’s a bit rusty so it might keep the dealers away I prefer slightly rusty guns anyway. Lovely to chat better not take up too much space. Sunny day in uk west of London watch this space Nice to chat. Gordon

 

[Billy Boy]

Glad to hear your health is not stopping you from working this great hobby so many of us share. Most folks on the forum have seen several decades walk past, that's why there is so much knowledge to be shared here. I wish more younger people were into the classic stuff but it probably isn’t shiny or noisy enough for them. Keep at it. Get that .45 cooking!

 

[Forester]

I just sent my order for a Kibler 58 Colonial. Now the waiting begins. I shot my 45 SMR on Wednesday. It had still been loaded since the close of PA late deer season. It fired without any problems.

 

[painter]

Put another coat of Tried and True on my Kibler SMR project, and two ramrods.

Looking pretty good.

 

[Andrewmtnman]

Shot the new flintlock for the 2nd time. Trying to get used to the delay. I shot all off hand this time, yikes that’s hard! I wish I started when I was younger. Lol

 

[45man]

My friend left his Remington for me to shoot, been loaded for a year. It is the long barrel bufler hunter. First off the gap flash blinded me-WOW, the sun. Then 2 shots did not go off but I felt the hammer seating caps, they fired second time around.
I got 4 on paper 4-1/2" low and 3-1/2" left and 2 just at the left edge of the paper for a 2-3/4" group. This was 50 yards. Some adjustment and good to go for deer. I think we got 1120 fps when we shot it last.

 

[45man]

Shot the new flintlock for the 2nd time. Trying to get used to the delay. I shot all off hand this time, yikes that’s hard! I wish I started when I was younger. Lol

VERY nice.

 

[Africa58double]

Bought a Stainless Green mountain barrel for my Tc Cougar. A .50 Lrh, new in box. Fiber optics included. This is to replace the stainless Tc In-mentionable I previously sold. Should shoot well with big ol conical/bullets

 

[UndeadPoet]

Finished sighting in my new .45 Flintlocks, lefty rifle and pistol. Dead on at 25 and 50. Little tiny groups at both distances with the rifle. Great day at the range.

ADK Bigfoot

May I ask, what load did you use? I am assuming PRB, but ffg, fffg, how many grains and do you use an overpowder wad or patch? I am taking mine (percussion) out tomorrow, and inquiring minds want to know.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

My own cast .445 round ball, pillow ticking .018 lubed patch, 50 grains Swiss 3F powder, primed with Swiss Null B priming powder. I am shooting an old (but new to me and unfired) Golden Age Arms left handed flintlock with an L&R lock and "York" barrel. It is the most accurate flintlock I own, and I own more than a few! I have shot ten rounds without cleaning and it just shoots tens!

ADK Bigfoot