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Just finished building my second muzzleloader

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I recently bought a jezail and am looking for advice approximate loads for it I'm new to black powder and yes I'm getting it checked out buy a gunsmith before I shoot it. It's approximately 60 cal.

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Finally got to cast with my (new) custom mould - Reproducing a close copy of the 13,50mm Ploennies Bullet

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After a long, miserable wait: my M1842 Rifled Musket is here!

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Carrying Percussion Revolver Ammo in the Field

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Colt 1860 Army - 2nd Gen c.1979 — My first foray into BP

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Makeshift African Tactical BP

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I made bullets :)

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As promised, my stained and finished Colonial rifle kit from Kibler's longrifles

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Just finished building my traditions 50 caliber kentucky pistol kit!

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Kibler colonial .54 conical?

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Inherited from great grandfather, trying to identify. Any input or advice?

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Printed nerf musket set!

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NY Doe with a Short barrel Muzzleloader

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US 1861 pattern .58cal cartridge box with full load of regulation ammunition. 2:10 mix of Type 3 Williams “cleaner” to Burton “minie” cartridges. Feat. the book containing the specs and a pocket full of extras. Ready for the range!

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Just took a big step into a new and exciting hobby!

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Thats one sexy smokepole

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Goodbye Goex Black Powder :(

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My take on the Thunderer Pepperbox

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Well that was a pain in the a**

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My only flintlock, a Hessian military pattern Jaegerstutze rifle, .62cal, made by T.W. Pistor in the late 1760s or early 1770s. I’m still not good enough to do this rifle justice at the range.

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.58cal Freedom Seeds, of the Burton variety. All of these will be sized to .5745”, dip-lubed and on their way to new homes by Friday.

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Military Heritage 1766 Charleville stock refinished and lock tuned. Not bad for 600 bucks.

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Original British pack of 75 percussion caps, dated December 1858

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Newest addition: Springfield M1816/22, converted and updated in 1858 by Remington, .69cal rifled and sighted, with an intact and functional Maynard Tape Primer! Now to just clone the one original roll of them I’ve got...

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Two days late for the 4th, my 1768 Charleville just came in

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Blackpowder Sunday

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Latest project at work!

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Summer Smoke Sticks, English Edition

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Still love this thing as much as the day I got it.

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First time out with the Berdan Sharps, and last before it goes in for a gas system upgrade. While it was clean, it grouped rather well in spite of the somewhat heavy wind, but the gas leaks degrade it rather quickly. Looking forward to the upgrade!

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Flintlock Friday!

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Life is good. Delicious table fare with my favorite rifle.

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First black powder rifle came in

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Went to a reenactment. They were wheeling this around in front of the crowd.

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The gangs all here!

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Happy Independence Day

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Just about finished

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Photo for your advice?

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Traditions Kentucky Upgrade

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my every day carry’s keep ‘em clean boys

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Building a .177 caliber Mini Springfield Model 1842 Musket (still a lot of work to be done but it's looking pretty good)

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My tc hawken .50

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An original and a reproduction

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Built my first rifle! How'd I do?

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Pietta .44, is this a good first gun for someone new to black powder?

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I recently got this Hawken muzzleloader from my grandfather and I don't know much about it. I'm excited to learn more about it!

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Any ideas where or when this long rifle is from?

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I know it’s nothing too special but I joined the club today with this Johnathan Browning Mountain Rifle

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First time casting round balls

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Finally getting somewhere with my Blunderbuss build.

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For your every day carry consideration..

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Well got my first BP revolver. A Pietta 1858 Remington in 36 Cal. This thing is so over built. You can tell it was made for 44

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My conversion cylinder came

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My Traditions Crockett .32

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Bought these bad boys, found out caps are scarce the hard way :(

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Cimmaron Walker & Uberti Dragoon

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Fun weekend making smoke

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Just got finished making some paper cartridges for my 1860 Colt Army!

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Smoothbore Party, with regulation US & CS buckshot ctgs, Buck & Ball, and standard ball ctgs. Original M1842 Springfield, Repro M1816 Springfield conversion, both .69cal.

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Pietta 1858 Remington 44 Caliber 5.5 Barrel

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This is by A.S.M. Is it worth firing or keeping?

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Happiness is a stinky gun.

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I’ve just got that itch that won’t go away.

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When TF does a traditions muzzleloader sell for $700?

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hi, i never have BP gun with brass frame, now i can but this one in good price. What do you think? if brass frame is strong enought for loads 30grain and more?

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“Rifled & Sighted” M1842 Springfield

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Rust can sneak up on ya, especially if you shoot Pyrodex.

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My uncle just gave me his replica 1860 Army revolver. But I’ve never used any spurt of black powder fire arm. What should I know before I use it and where’s the best places to find ammo?

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Schuetzen 3fg powder volume vs weight.

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finally got my hands on a traditions flintlock, every local store I've been to doesn't carry flints so I've gotta wait a little longer to actually shoot

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Banana for scale

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My collection is getting bigger 😜

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My first black powder gun! a Spanish Rolling Block

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What is this unique and ancient weapon found during magnet fishing in The Netherlands?

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Just bought a CVA .45 percussion Kentucky Pistol from an estate sale. I have never shot black powder before so was wondering what all I need to get started?

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I think I did it

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Got a hold of the Uberti Walker. Pray for my arms.

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Range day with my p53 Enfield rifled musket! It’s an Armisport that has been Re-barreled by Whitacre, Rich Cross rear sight, defarbed by Lodgewood. Ammo cast, rolled and packaged by me.

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Militaryheritage.com pistol, 62 cal, what powder load and type should I use?

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Looks like we’re sharing pinfires now

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1851 Range kit?

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*Marty Robbins intensifies*

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45ACP for a conversion cylinder

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Please forgive me I am on a phone

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Got this old army revolver. Says to use .457 lead ball or conical bullets. Could I get away with using .45 cal lead ball/conical bullets?

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100 paper cartridges ready to go

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Can I convert a percussion cap to a flintlock? I saw this percussion cap rifle at $250 and considering buying it for a conversion.

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My .44 navy I nickel plated at home

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$125 from a guy getting to old for firearms. I’ve been meaning to buy one to see how I like blackpowder before buying a civil war rifle. How’d I do?

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Gibbs-Metford at 500 yards

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