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As we all know, those newfangled smokeless powders are a passing fad.

Shoot what the .45 Colt was originally designed to shoot-black powder!

The Ordnance Department wanted a round that would...

I used to post a link on websites for those that wanted to know how to get the best accuracy out of their Rile-Muskets.

Tony passed away a few years ago, but he was a "dyed in the wool" black...

Well, the problem with all of the "Replica" Black Powders is that (to satisfy government bureaucrats) they all have higher ignition temperatures. Of course, this translates into more mis-fires. I...

It used to be that CCI made a decent "Hot" 6 Wing Musket Cap until a Re-enactor, using them had one of the CCI caps "Frag"(most likely because his nipple was worn out and battered) during a mock...

You might want to consider engraving a mark on your rammer. Use this mark to indicate when your ball is fully seated in the chamber, the mark would be level with the face of the cylinder.

This...

Regarding your rear sight problem, you can get a Rear Sight tool from S & S that will allow you to remove and/or re-install the rear sight screw.
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Another option to make re-loading much faster and safer ios to use Quick Charge plastic cartridge tubes from The Winchester Sutler.

Just order the tubes in the caliber of your rifle. Load them...

Shooting black powder firearms takes not only more patience but also more discipline than shooting modern firearms.

To start with, a change in federal regulations years ago made it more difficult...

If I were doing the work, I would convert the base pin to a "Floating Base Pin" like the one found on the
RCBS Minie Ball Moulds. With that Mod, you can double or triple your speed in casting...

Sooner or later, everyone has a bad day at the range. Your bio-rhythms might have been "off. The planets were mis-aligned, your personal gravity waves might have been way off, etc. I remember one day...

Danny Whitacre makes "Match Grade" barrels for your Mississippi.

Option #1

Just buy a brand new barrel from Danny and replace the original barrel. Keep the original barrel so you can install it...

This is the nipple that the Dixie Gun Works catalog says will fit the IAB Sharps [on the IAB Sharps description in the catalog.]
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OOPS!!!

Here is the link for the cartridge tubes:

http://www.ssfirearms.com/proddetail.asp?prod=A-2B

I recommend you experiment with REAL black powder. You will probably find your most accurate charge to be between 45 and 55 Grains. Mr. carbine told you right, your Minie Balls can be no smaller...

A friend of mine was a "Relicer" and he discovered an old Confederate fort on private land in Coastal Virginia. He dug down into an old mound in the center of the fort and this proved to be the old...

3F works fine in Minie Rifles in 58 Caliber. It is more "energetic" and leaves less fouling in the bore to be cleaned out.

Do you weigh your bullets? I suggest you weigh your bullets and separate them into "Lots" of Plus/Minus 1/2 Grain.

Of course, the "Light" bullets go into the Reject Bin to be recycled through your...

Crescent Buttplates are dainty, "pretty" things. They are wonderful for low recoiling rifles...however, for heavy recoiling rifles I like the military style buttplate which is equally adept...

Let us know how your experiments with your cast Pritchett's come out.

There are original Pritchett moulds out there for sale from time to time. Interestingly enough, the British army issued out...

Want to shoot in competition with your new Pedersoli?

Nothing is more fun that the Musket Team Matches. These are rapid fire matches at breakable targets at 50 and 100 yards. FUN, FUN, FUN...check...

Round Balls will actually come out of the mould with slightly different diameters depending on the temperature of the metal that flows when it flows into the mould and also the temperature of the...

In 1862 the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia conducted a series of experiments of all the arms in use by the ANV. What was discovered was that while most American and European Mini Rifles were...

Most of the '51 Navy Revolvers that Lyman sold were made by Euroarms [Armi San Paulo.]

If I were you, I would take this as an opportunity to replace the Italian made nipples with high quality,...

OOPS!!!

A mistype in my above post:

The correct lube formula is: 60% Beeswax and 40% Thompson Center's Bore Butter.

I recommend a mixture of 50% Real Beeswax and 40% Bore Butter.

For percussion revolvers I simply dip the lead balls in a melted mixture of the above ingredients and place the balls on a sheet of...