.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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
... 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...
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...
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...
I just joined the list and have a couple of questions: can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced starter flintlock, traditional styling, rifle, musket,...
I'm a hunter/fisherman that lives in Norman, Oklahoma (south approximately 20 miles from Oklahoma City). I enjoy hunting with muzzleloaders, and I pursue deer...
Most .44 cal revolvers shoot best with 30 grains of fffg. Another consideration is the size of the ball. You probably will need a .454 round ball but I have a...
I have been using 25 grains fffg, with poor accuracy, should I increase or decrease the load; or is that just the nature of the gun??? I get maybe one in three...
If you're going to be a reenactor, I'd suggest first locating the unit to
which you will belong. The unit may have specific firearms that they prefer
for that...
Hey, all Just found this group and happy to be here. Have a serious question. I would like to purchase an 1861 Springfield reproduction and possibly get into...
The 1st Annual Youth Hunting/Camping Weekend at the 1500 acre –B Ranch in Medina County, TX will be October 24- October 26. So pack up your gear and bring...
Hey guys, recently found you because I have a rifle to sell. It is a Thompson Centerarms 50 caliber, black-powder, muzzleloader, percussion that is in very...
Hello all and good day to you. I have a Thompson Center Arms Cherokee (don't know if i spelled that correctly) 32 cal and need a the wedge pin. I think that...
A long time ago, I had a 3rd Dragoon with a steel frame. Not having a clue, I loaded it with heavy loads and sprung it all out of whack. I suspect that the...
I have a CVA brand Colt 1861 Army revolver with a brass frame. Do any of you have one of these? I'm a little worried about the frame being too soft for a full...
