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Alox is not a very good choice for BP, while there is a fair amount of discussion about BP lubes, the one thing that is not debated much is that Petroleum based lubes are not as effective non...

I use Pyrodex most of the time. There are some restrictive rules regarding BP where I live. It is a decent powder, though it is harder to ignite than BP, it is permitted in BPCRS, and it is my...

Historically, it was not that rare for long range shots to be accurate. Billy Dixon's 1500 yard shot, while impressive, was a flock shot.

There was a event in Montana, where a fellow armed with a...

Here are some boolits that most black powder shooters would use without too much trouble, the middle one is an original 500 grain boolit from the 1880's. What they all have in common is wide grease...

Strawhat is correct. One issue many beginners with BP have is taking the modern names of cartridges too literally. That is why you want to develop a load around your equipment. The Lee mould you...

Is this an original trapdoor or a replica? If it is original, you may want to have a gunsmith check that it is in good condition. Trapdoors are not able to withstand modern pressures, so you will...

I have used mine for BP for the last 20 years or more. Great little measure.

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Since we're sharing drop tubes and benches. Here is mine. I made the holder for the drop tubes so that I can swap out different tubes, and slide it between my powder measures. It saves...

Toward the end of winter, did you find yourself jealous of the Pilsbury Doughboy's tan? I do.

That is very interesting, thank you for posting. Image number 25 looks like my son's bedroom. I thought he was just sloppy, now I can see he must have got his hands on some BP.

There is not much difference between the two. The 45-70 has more bits available, and the 40-65 has less recoil. If you want an all around rifle, I think the 45-70 would be the better choice. If...

Value on antiques is about three things:

Scarcity of the model in question.
Condition of the model in question.
How much someone wants to buy the model in question.

Without a qualified person...

The drop tube is not necessary as Don says, but if you do not have compressing dies, a vibrator to settle the powder, or some other method of compressing the Bp into the case, and do not want to...

Softer alloys are more traditional. Most of the original loads were softer, from about 1-10 on up to 1-40. In days gone by more than 100 years ago, bore diameters could very quite a bit even in...

A long barrel's greatest contribution is sight radius. The change in velocity is minor for any extra inch or two, but the change in sight radius (with open sights) is quite noticeable and very...

If you have a leather worker in the area, or a buddy who works leather in the area, he/she could build up a leather comb you could tie to the butt. I don't shoot really long range any more (no place...

I have a mold that is now about 25 years old, thousands of boolits have been dropped from it. For the first time, the last time I went to use it, there is a bit of rust on it. I buffed it gently...

Certainly has the look of an original Bridgeport Sharps in 45-70. Look at the top of the barrel a few inches in front of the receiver, and try to see if there are any markings at all. Even if they...

If you take a look at the Shiloh forum, you will see how hot you can load a Shiloh. Yes, they require an FFL.

BP in a 45-70 will table any animal in North America, and you will find many posters...

The fact is, Shilohs have a better fit than Pedersoli's. Whether that quality improvement is worth the extra cost, is up to you. Many shooters will never know the difference, others will. Maybe...

These guy are right, you want to develop a good, accurate load, then start to practice off hand shooting. BP groups can be huge if you just put some parts together. With a bit of work, BP can rival...

The simple answer is to buy a BP lube, like SPG. You will be hard pressed to fine someone who does not think SPG is very good BP lube.

If on the other hand, you want to make your own, there are...

The simple answer is to buy a BP lube, like SPG. You will be hard pressed to fine someone who does not think SPG is very good BP lube.

If on the other hand, you want to make your own, there are...

Most of the boolits I shoot in my buffalo rifles are politically correct. I would say they all were but there was that one boolit in Idaho that said, "Up yours hillbilly! I am only rocking this...

I currently own two Shiloh Sharps and two Remington Rolling Blocks. I have had quite a bit of experience with High Wall's as well. All of them, if well made, will shoot very well.

What your will...