My opinion is that a flintlock would make a terible survival weapon. They are to prone to moisture in the pan. They are a lot of fun though. One of the most...
If you can make the powder, find flint, and keep your flintlock well- maintained it will survive as long as you can. If you run out of lead you can always...
... any ... being ... in ... REVOLVERS. WHILE I DO LIKE THEM, THERE ARE A FEW TRICKS TO THEM. I GENERALLY FIND THAT AFTER A THOUSAND ROUNDS THE FRAME BENDS...
Hey all, My name's Kev, I'm new to the list and to the sport of black powder shooting. I'm in the market for a flintlock rifle (Kentucky or Brown Bess type)...
For a Brown Bess look at Pedersoli - you should find it quickly with a search. A Brown Bess is a musket - not a rifle (there is a vast difference) There are a...
Kev, Try http://www.dixiegunworks.com for Pedersoli and several other makers. Also Cabela's (http://www.cabelas.com) sells a Brown Bess and a version of a...
I am interested in starting to shoot black powder revolvers (replicas), and would like to know if there are any restrictions regarding the purchase and...
... wrote: Thanks for the help, guys. I was able to find an affordable Kentucky rifle from Traditions. Now I just have to wait for it to get here... Thanks...
Gooday all, I have owned several Black Powder Muzzleloaders over the years. .45 to .54 cal. I have just purchased my first .32 cal. A CVA .32 cal. Varmint...
Anybody know where a body could get ahold of a blunderbuss, kit or just the barrel? I know Dixie and CVA used to offer blunderbuss kits and I remember seeing...
.615 ... From: rrambrose To: Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 9:55 AM Subject: [Muzzleloaders] 20 Guage Whar is the inside diameter in...
Hello everyone. I'm new to this type of firearm and I need to know what type of bullet to match up to a 1/48 twist barrel. I just bought a T/C Hawken and I...
A 1:48 barrel has an intermediate rate of twist and will fire conicals or a patched round ball. For deer hunting, the conical is best, it carries more weight...
Hi John, A 1/48 twist barrel is for patched round balls. You could shoot a sabot or conical in the barrel, but the accuracy would be mediocre because the...
Hello Muzzleloaders!!! My name is Chris and I'm new to the group. I've just purchased a CVA 50 cal. Bobcat rifle with a synthetic stock. If anyone out there...
Hi Larry! I'm a newbie to the group, and I spotted your posting. I just bought the CVA Bobcat and I'm in the process of test firing it. All in all it seems a...
Hello I'm new to this group, but I have done other types of shooting. If you're talking about the optimum length of your rifle stock, than I do have a comment....
Hi Chris- Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun with your new rifle. All of my blackpowder guns have the traditional hand rubbed walnut stocks, however I have...
Hi Larry, Those packaged complete kits are the best way for people to get started in muzzle loading as everything you need is included except the powder and...
Hi Greg! Thanks for the info on using percale sheets for patches. By the way, your web site looks great. I plan to get back to it and really see what services...
Hi Chris, The best place to shoot around here is the Sacramento Gun Club out at Rancho Murietta. I belonged to the Lincoln Gun Club for several years, but they...
Hi Chris, The best place to shoot around here is the Sacramento Gun Club out at Rancho Murietta. I belonged to the Lincoln Gun Club for several years, but they...
Yes, the rule for length of pull is from the crook of the elbow to the trigger finger. This sounds good but there is more. A long pull on a heavy kicking...
Hi Greg- Thanks for the info on the clubs. I was realy more interested in a more open area to shoot. I'm from Grass Valley, and by the time I made my way to...
Hi Greg Thanks for the info about the Sacramento and Lincoln Gun clubs. If you're interested, there is a unsupervised range that is monitored by the Fish &...
Hello muzzleloaders!! I got a question for anyone in the group. I'm zeroing in my CVA Bobcat rifle, and using a 25 yd. handgun size target. The bullseye is...
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