Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-21-2011, 08:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 700
Re: trouble sighting in. Help!
If you are looking for a second opinion, try starting by shooting at 25 yards, 50 grains of loose powder, and your selected bullet. You should be able to hit the 6" black on a standard 100 yard...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
11-03-2010, 03:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Re: percussion back to flint ---help
First of all, is your rifle made by CVA? If so then you can NOT convert the percussion to flint. If not CVA then you need to determine is if your percussion lock was originally a flintlock lock. If...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-29-2010, 10:32 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Re: 1861 Springfield accuracy question
Finally I was able to spend the day at the rifle range without other shooters. I finalized my testing and I have settled on using 62.5 grains of FFg black powder(using my powder measure). I am...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-15-2010, 07:29 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Re: 1861 Springfield accuracy question
I always felt that after the first volley from both sides trying to aim at a target was pretty much impossible due to the amount of smoke from the rifles. In tracing my family history 3 of my 4...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-15-2010, 06:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Re: 1861 Springfield accuracy question
Thank you for your reply. Today I ventured out to the rifle range and did some testing. Old eyes and as you said many variables provided me with a frustrating time. I did manage to shoot a 5 shot...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-11-2010, 08:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
1861 Springfield accuracy question
Fellow shooters. What is considered acceptable accuracy at 100 yards for an 1861 Springfield rifle shooting a miniball? I need an idea on what these rifles are capable of shooting from the benchrest....
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
06-18-2010, 05:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Re: calculating velocity using ???
powder charges over 40 grains blows the skirt on the miniball I am using. I am in the process of reducing the hollow base plugs diameter but thought I would ask my question first. My current plan is...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
06-17-2010, 05:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 617
calculating velocity using ???
is there a place I can go to calculate the velocity of a .58 cal miniball vs a powder charge. I am interested in the velocity of a 395 grain slug using 40 grains of FFg black powder in a Navy Arms...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-21-2010, 07:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,743
Re: Cap&ball revolver loaders
your revolver should come with a small booklet that will explain the loading process as well as the cleaning process. If it does not, contact the manufacture and request such a booklet. If that does...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-11-2010, 02:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 3,688
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-08-2010, 09:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Re: 1852 3rd Model dragoon
before you start solicitating price guesses, you NEED to have this firearm authenicated by a reputal firearms antique dealer, then you will KNOW its value. As far as I am concerned this is a FAKE...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
02-04-2010, 01:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
02-04-2010, 11:00 AM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
02-03-2010, 07:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
bullet sizers for Minnie Balls
I am wondering if it would be cheeper to purchase a couple of bullet sizers for the 58 cal Minie Balls instead of bullet molds? I am currently shooting .580" x 395 Minie Balls in my 1861 Springfield...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-08-2010, 11:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Re: 1861 Springfield made in Japan?
Jim,
Thanks for your reply. I too have been shooting black powder from the late 1960's thru today. Rifle, shotgun, pistol and finally a civil war era musket. Am I an expert? Not in any terms but I...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-08-2010, 05:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Re: 1861 Springfield made in Japan?
Okay, I've got to ask...why FFg as opposed to FFFg? And why black powder as opposed to pyrodex? Using 55 grains of powder regardless of grade or make will not damage the barrel. Where are you guys...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-06-2010, 07:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Re: 1861 Springfield made in Japan?
Just a follow-up. I purchased a .580 minie-ball mold from RCBS. The mold casts a 395 grain bullet and so far I have tried several volumes of powder. 60 grains blows the skirt so I am using 55 grains....
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-05-2010, 12:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-02-2009, 07:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
Re: Filing lettering off of a barrel.?
I will caution you that in the future if this firearm is offered for sale as an original someone will end up in jail. I know someone who tried to "age" a revolver and ended up being arrested and...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
11-22-2009, 09:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 2,041
Re: Convert percussion to flint?
If your barrel uses a drum and nipple then you can replace the drum and nipple with a vent liner. The hard part is finding a flint lock that will match the percussion lock recess that you currently...
|
|
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
11-15-2009, 06:35 PM
|
|
Replies: 33
Views: 1,715
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
11-03-2009, 10:39 AM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 627
using paper cartridges question
when using a paper cartridge do you pour in the powder and then use the paper as an overpowder wad? Or do you discard the paper totally? Thanks.
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-30-2009, 03:02 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Re: 1861 Springfield made in Japan?
Okay, I found my bore light and replaced the battery. Yes the musket has rifling. I also measured the bore and got a reading of .578". All done for now.
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-30-2009, 12:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
1861 Springfield made in Japan?
Hello. Cound someone please tell me if these muskets were rifled or smoothbore. I haven't had the opportunity to disassemble and verify myself. I will be doing that later this evening but would...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-11-2009, 05:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 883
Re: click bang
after you clean the barrel with a clean patch but before you add any powder try firing off a couple of caps to clean the vent hole. Point the firearm at a cluster of grass and then pop the cap. if...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-05-2009, 07:42 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Re: question on muzzleloader
do an internet search on set trigger. Select "Trigger Function and Terminology" and read through that info. Hopefully you will get your answer in that article.
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-03-2009, 07:06 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Re: question on muzzleloader
Well there you go folks. Read and decide for yourselves. I do know on my 50 cal flintlock that you could beat on the front trigger forever and not get my riflelock to activate. There is no arm on the...
|
|
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
10-03-2009, 04:06 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 1,153
Re: How many Trappers....
Next spring I will be running a trap line in my back yard to get rid of the tree rats. They got most of my fruit this fall so I will be getting rid of them next spring and summer. Sure do miss living...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-03-2009, 03:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-29-2009, 09:27 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Re: question on muzzleloader
Sorry, I reread your question. Set triggers were usually placed on target rifles or pistols. Their purpose was to lighten the force required to activate the lock. Less force ment that there would be...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-29-2009, 09:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,337
Re: question on muzzleloader
if you are asking about a double barrelled shotgun then one trigger per barrel. If you are talking about a single barreled rifle or pistol then there are two things that will happen -a single set...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-07-2009, 07:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 760
Re: Loading blanks
if you are NOT aiming at anything other than air use a 20 guage shotgun over shot card wad over your powder. Or use crumpled up newspaper to seal off the bore. Check with renactors for better ideas.
|
|
Forum: The Hunting & Fishing Forum
07-06-2009, 05:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 64
Views: 13,592
Re: What caliber rifle should I buy?
I, personally, would go to your local sporting goods store and see what ammo is available to assist in making my choice. I have been asked several times while hunting if I had so-and-so ammo. People...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
06-02-2009, 10:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 1,221
Re: I wonder how often guns were cleaned
Okay I would like to chime in on this subject. When I go hunting with my TC renegade in 54 cal I do pull my load each and every night and clean the barrel inside and out along with the rest of the...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
04-09-2009, 05:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 574
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-21-2009, 06:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 3,277
Re: percussion cap problem
Another area that you can check is whether you have the lock bolts to tight. Back them off 1/2 turn and retest. Take a black magic marker and coat the edge of the mainspring. Install the lock like...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-30-2008, 04:48 PM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 3,277
Re: percussion cap problem
verify that the lock is not binding (due to grease or other material) by removing it from the rifle and cleaning the lock. Be sure to check that the wood under the lock is not causing a hang up...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-18-2008, 05:41 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,683
Re: ball size?
You did not specify the rifle but if you use a patch a .440-.445 diameter round balls will work. The 36 cal revolver uses either a .375 or .380 round ball. Personally I would use a thin patch with a...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-08-2008, 09:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 5,845
Re: Which 1861 Springfield replica and why?
checked out all the places everyone advised and am still waiting for an answer. Dixie said it was the shooter that made the difference. True, but not the answer to my question. According to my...
|
|
Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
12-07-2008, 05:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 27
Views: 1,396
Re: ammo registration
Do you think that the "Government" will intentionally start another Civil War? Unlike the Germans, etc, the People of the USA will Not stand for this foolishness. Push to hard and rebellion will...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-01-2008, 02:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 693
Re: Hello from PA
Go on over and visit the Nation Muzzleloader Rifle Associations website. They can answer most of your questions or put you in contact with their NMLRA state representative.
|
|
Forum: General Discussion
11-29-2008, 11:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 26
Views: 1,742
Re: Ever wonder why God said no to pork?
been eating pork most of my life. No ill effects to date. I do question anythink from the bible. it was written by man for man and I figure someone had a beef about pork (before you jump on a band...
|
|
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-31-2008, 07:38 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 5,845
Which 1861 Springfield replica and why?
I am interested in purchasing an 1861 Springfield rifled musket but I do not know which manufactor to pursue. I am more interested in the accuracy of the musket than the outward appearance. So to...
|
