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I've tried the vintage primer tool on these shells without success. The anvil piece that pushes the primer in is far too narrow (even for a pistol primer), using it will deform the...

Excellent! Just what I needed, and for 40% of the price of a set of RCBS dies.

Is there a simpler way to resize those fully brass shotshells short of buying a press? The Lee Load All press I do have is really only meant for paper/plastic hull shells and I'm unaware of any die...

For anyone still wondering. All loads performed well, though I am leaning towards the modern smokeless load. I worked up the smokeless charge from 15 to 19grs of universal Clays. I feel no qualms...

I have actually seen it before, just glanced over it for a reference on drams. But I'm now a bit more interested in this blackpowder approach. It may stink up my barrel but I like the light recoil,...

Are felt wads different in that regard?

Will do, thanks.

Very interesting kcw, thanks for sharing.
Is there any load data on the Vintager shells? Are they using a particular powder?
I may try BP charged birdshot shells but I'm a bit worried about...

To my understanding these were made in 7 grades (listed below). The shotgun in my possession does not have a Damascus barrel (due to the absence of scroll type engraving). I also doubt its a fine...

Never mind, the information was on the bottle. 18-19grs charge of Hodgdon Clays with 1 1/8oz of shot.

For years I scoffed at the thought of owning or shooting a shotgun, thinking it to be beneath a marksman's devotion to accuracy to indulge in something so whimsical.
And yet here I am... I bought a...

I've got 900x deprimed and tumbled casings of 30-06 that I'd like to sell.
About 200 are LC (once fired), 100 or so are RP (of later years), 100~ FC and the rest are random (WRA, HXP various years)...

In the time after writing this post, I've found out that on an average 70 effective strikes from a Tom Fuller flint in a Pedersoli BB. Another 20-30 strikes are possible if you do some additional...

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4x hammerstalls
2x flint wallets (total capacity 9 1in flints)
A large Allen Gun Sock
and an old cartridge box for storage
Everything pictured is included....

Never used, being sold in the condition it was received from the sutler.
This is the cheapest you will find an English tan colored knapsack for this period (They are usually in the $200-220 range...

This truly reveals to me to the total lack of knowledge you people have on the subject as a whole. The federal laws restrict the sales and distribution and a few points about storage of large...

So by this logic, anyone that comes in any contact with anything as remotely as dangerous should avoid that activity. Meaning I should stay off the highways due to the high fatality rate of accidents...

The mere handling of a muzzleloader with paper cartridges by the old manual of arms is according to modern experts "asking for trouble"
A lot of those same experts could not agree that the half cock...

Is there a disadvantage to sulfurless blackpowder? I shoot a flint lock, I hear the burn rate is slower, but will this be so slow as to be noticeable with the priming powder in the pan? I want home...

People simply dont appreciate old things anymore. The recent sniper craze is to blame I think, but then again I am guilty of cleaning up and rebluing some of my surplus rifles to a fresher condition.

RANGE UPDATE
I didn't think that would make much of a difference. Tried the same the same load with hand made wax wads. I melted some beeswax to a 3mm thick sheet and then cut it using a 45 ACP...

I agree entirely, good points you added too.

In your experience, what has been the longevity of your average flint. Offcourse depends on a few factors but just want to hear the numbers at the moment.

thanks

I tried 15grs of 2F Schutzen under a 228gr .452 LRN. Practically no recoil at all...or accuracy. I would almost say the fouling isn't worth it, but it's a hoot to make those white smoke clouds with...

I got .612 for length, .040 lube grooves.