A few of you have asked to be kept up to date on the Dueling Pistol progress. The cased brace of pistols is nearly finished. The pistols are finished and...
I havent fired a muzzleloader in my life and I dont know anyone around here that has. I have done alot of research on the internet but I still have a few...
Thanks for the reply Greg and I do now have a question. I have been researching many site on muzzleloaders and read alot on the types of powders and bullets so...
... suggest. ... doesn't ... delay. I ... was ... maybe ... Don't be too hasty to give up on the rifle just yet. These guns are relatively simple when you...
Hi all. New here. Trying to get into muzzleloading and find that my neighbor has one to sell if we can find a price for it. He aquired the rifle about 55 yrs...
Hi Jim, It sounds like your on the right track. Basically all you need is a good powder measure, and a flask to pour the powder from. I use a brass one that...
I have never used an in-line muzzleloader, but I have read that they are somewhat different from a traditional flintlock or percussion. As I understand it, the...
Will do, and let you know. Thanks rrambrose <rambros1@...> wrote:Can you get light down the barrel to check for rust there? Robert ... Muzzleloaders...
My brother recently ( today) acquired a Knight LK-II I think, but it had no manual, no tools or anything, just the gun. Things are a little coroded, but seems...
Can anyone tell me how to "Lap" a barrel? What procedure do you use and what lapping compound? I have heard of using everything from Valve grinding compount...
I lapped the barrel of my .22 by smearing the bullets on standard .22 cartridges with Clover Compound and firing them, then thoroughly cleaning the bore. I'm...
Look at this site: http://www.juliaauctions.com/firearms/10-01/Prices%20Realized%2010-01.htm I think number 328 or there abouts is a H&A which sold for $115....
I have a rifle built for round balls. I want to try and shoot buffalo bullets in it. What I'm looking for is a reference that shows muzzle energy in foot...
Barrel Lapping is a good process for improving accuracy. It removes all of the machine grooves created during the manufacturing process. I do it on modern...
Thanks, appreciate the info. kees99919 <kees99919@...> wrote:Look at this site: http://www.juliaauctions.com/firearms/10-01/Prices%20Realized%2010-01.htm...
I've been looking at the H&A's myself. I'm really not happy with the Traditions Pennsylvania rifle I have. But, I really didn't know anything when I bought...
Rick, I have used my H&A .45 underhammer since 1968 and it has done well. The design is simple and pretty fool proof. What I have found is that the nipple...
Does anyone know of a supplier that carries the accessories that are in the Pedersoli Catalog such as the Bench Ramrods, loading funnel, etc. Thank You!...
Harry, thanks for the info. It's a .54 caliber and I will be hunting elk with it. My concern is I watched a guy having to put three rounds at 50 yards in the...
In a message dated 08/22/2004 12:15:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Thanks again for the good info. I have a custom built gun. I have also thought about...
Hi Guys, I saw your post about elk hunting with a .54. You will be fine- just place your shots well. My first 15 years of BP hunting were with a .50 T/C...
Ufta! 120gr. behind a .58 ball? That DOES sound painful! Figuring the common rule of grain weight 1 1/2 times the caliber for an average load, you could...