Any black powder shooters here?

ohiojerry

ohiojerry

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I'm a big fan of the show Turn: Washington's Spies on AMC. I particularly like the period weapons. I'm interested in getting a flintlock pistol. From what I've been able to determine the primary pistols are either British Sea Service or Heavy Dragoon flintlocks. I've located the company in Canada that supplies guns to both Turn and Sleepy Hollow. Also from what I've found, most of these types of weapons that are in any way affordable are manufactured in India. I've found several US companies that sell these. Does anyone have any experience with anything along these lines?
 
I shot my first deer last fall with a bp express rifle. But I am not that worldly on them. there is a place in eastern?} ohio that is the bp specialists. I think its called the log cabin. definitely worth a look.
 
That does look like a good show, but have not been able to watch it.
 
I don't shoot black powder myself, but growing up my Dad would take us out and shoot the muzzleloader,, such a blast! We would also go to the mountain man rendezvous, buy flint and steel,, make char cloth. Fun times.
 
Go to the natl muzzle loading rifle shoot in friendship, in in the fall and pick up a 100% hand made in the usa pistol. One of these days im go8ng to pick up a flintlock
 
First gun my parents got me was a 32 caliber flintlock rifle. Been shooting flintlocks ever since. Most of my stuff now has been custom made by some of the best but I will tell you I have a Pedersoli Brown Bess that has always shot well. I mean for a flintlock musket it shoots well. Usually take it out a few times a year and it always goes boom. They are made in Italy and are not bad priced especially compared to having skmething custom built.

Garth
 
Was something I never really got into. I love the looks of a classic flint lock or cap lock though. A friend of the family, him and his son (now just his son) runs a company specializing in blackpowder firearms, from building them to really whatever you want. I know another guy close to me who builds blackpowder rifles and shotguns and does a very fine job. The inletting on his stocks is amazing.

My boss was big into blackpowder, shooting with the people mentioned above years ago. Blackpowder firearms, they're kind of like English big bore rifles, the pure knowledge involved on how to build one, what to look for, and various makers, it's quite extensive and impressive. Hell, how to make a good cleaning rod, one that's flexible yet strong enough to pull a bullet of needs be is an art of it's own, picking the right piece of hickory and soaking it in kerosene for just the right amount of time...

One day I'll probably have one of them build me a 36 or 44 cal with a 36-42" barrel, full stock, good locks and set triggers; just something that points and hangs amazingly. Until then though, there's a lot of guns with detachable magazines that I don't have to clean well that are on my list

gleason128 said:
Go to the natl muzzle loading rifle shoot in friendship, in in the fall and pick up a 100% hand made in the usa pistol. One of these days im go8ng to pick up a flintlock
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This is very good advice. The fleamarket is pretty hokey anymore, and a lot of the "old school" Friendship guys stopped going, but you can pick up great stuff from firearms, knives, and knowledge. The father and son I know go to Friendship to set up shop both in the spring and fall. Unfortunately since his dad passed the son has been extremely busy and overwhelmed with Friendship. If you do go, make sure it's the first week. And wear clothes that are breathable, the place is a 120% humidity trap.

Garth Reckner said:
First gun my parents got me was a 32 caliber flintlock rifle. Been shooting flintlocks ever since. Most of my stuff now has been custom made by some of the best but I will tell you I have a Pedersoli Brown Bess that has always shot well.
Garth
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Can't believe you have a Brown Bess, those are some big ass rifles :)
 
I have gotten a lot of information from the guys here

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/

A buddy of mine got a reproduction that came from overseas without being drilled for the vent hole so it could be imported. I drilled the vent hole based on info I got from this site.

Found it here is where he got it from. http://www.militaryheritage.com/muskets.htm (If you're going to Blade you can talk to the owner in person.)

I don't shoot them much anymore but it was the only way to accurately shoot deer in Ohio past 50 yards in my youth. Shot my first deer with a percussion Kentucky Rifle hanging in my den as I type this. My uncle made it for me from a kit. I have not been to Friendship in almost 30 years but it was incredible back then.

I'm telling you ohiojerry, we need to get together and shoot stuff......
 
Let me know where in Ohio you guys are, I might have a few toys to bring along for a shoot:D
 
My father left me a percussion 50 caliber Kentucky Rifle kit. I really need to take the time to put it together. Would make a fantastic Father/Daughter summer project!

Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!
 
messer454 said:
I have gotten a lot of information from the guys here

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/

A buddy of mine got a reproduction that came from overseas without being drilled for the vent hole so it could be imported. I drilled the vent hole based on info I got from this site.

Found it here is where he got it from. http://www.militaryheritage.com/muskets.htm (If you're going to Blade you can talk to the owner in person.)

I don't shoot them much anymore but it was the only way to accurately shoot deer in Ohio past 50 yards in my youth. Shot my first deer with a percussion Kentucky Rifle hanging in my den as I type this. My uncle made it for me from a kit. I have not been to Friendship in almost 30 years but it was incredible back then.

I'm telling you ohiojerry, we need to get together and shoot stuff......
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Sounds like I'm on the right track. Militaryheritage.com is the retailer I was looking at. They are in Canada. I signed up for muzzleloadingforum.com last night.

A get together sounds like a solid plan!
 
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