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Thanks for the reply. I'm going to keep searching the archives. It's frustrating because the Shiloh company apparently made a handful of molds, and I can't find a resource that lists them or gives...

This 4 cavity mold followed me home this morning- part of a package deal of casting supplies owned by the seller's deceased uncle. The sprue plate is marked "Shiloh IV," the blocks are marked B18,...

Another vote for a quick dab of tru-oil and some strategic amnesia.

Pietro, thanks for the information. I have seen some other posts that echo the concerns about ignition and about the ramrod. Apparently the stock can't be drilled to accept a barrel-length ramrod-...

I have been calling/looking around for a quality traditional muzzleloader. I hoped to find a good T/C or two in the >$150 range, and I have found a few to check out. But today I talked to a pawn...

I want to build a >40" barreled flintlock in .58 or larger caliber (looking heavily at .62), round ball only, for hunting whitetails and feral hogs inside 80 yards. As always, thanks for what I have...

Gonra, sounds like you have a good plan going!

Since I may reload .300 win mag and 45-70 later on, I'm leaning toward finding a larger "O" or "H" style press. And I appreciate a well-made piece...

So Browning makes its own brass? Where?

The last time I checked, my local scrapyard had oodles of steel/iron pots, cylinders, etc. that would work fine for this. Just drop by and see what they have.

Did you ever figure out if the barrels were Damascus? I think you are on the right track with reduced loads and 2.5" shells. I'm always a little leery of 19th century Belgian shotguns, but mainly...

Hmm... there aren't many pipe organ manufacturers/repair shops these days, but it may be worth touching base with one if you happen to have one local. I'd never considered that before.
It's a dying...

How does the spread compare from a round that uses a plastic wadding/cup to one that does not, from a rifled pistol barrel? I'm wondering what will work best in my 7.5" Super Redhawk.

Right on target! I think Daisy is located in Rogers, Arkansas. They have a museum there and a lot of pride in their history and product. They will be glad to help.

You're on the right track, just be aware of parallax issues. Big-belled scopes designed for shooting 200+ yards aren't so great for shooting inside 40.

.357 because it's what I started on, and because of the variety of off the shelf ammo (including 38 special and others). But both calibers are great!

Looks like that old Remington found a good home! Give it another generation or two of use.

The mortar isn't for bowling balls, it's for proper disposal of the remains!

There's a lot to be said for a carbine in .357 or .44, unfortunately there isn't always room to carry one. This issue raises a real dilemma for me. Because of familiarity and lack of recoil, I...

Hi all,

I'm keeping my eyes out for a quality vintage (in this case, probably post-WWII, pre-1990's) single stage reloading press. I know the RCBS A-2 press has a great reputation. What other...

If 60-ish is the high that day, I wouldn't worry about ice for the first hour, but I wouldn't go two.

Good job- the weather cooled off just in time!

If you ever take a road trip from southern IL to the great Southwest, stop by Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and try some of their "monk sauce." A couple of the monks have a pretty good side business...

Basically, if you don't give anyone else a reason to care about what you are doing, they won't. Now, if you have a friend/family/neighbor who cares about what everyone is doing, proceed with caution!

Lightman, I grew up just south of Pine Bluff, so we have covered some of the same territory. I don't think you will have to worry about looking out for copperheads, you will be busy enough looking...

How many does she want? I have some connections at the local library and literacy council.