Fred Clepper
Inactive
I am getting back into BP shooting after a 30 year layoff.
For my Ruger Old Army, I used a metal powder flask with a measuring spout. I also tried an inline capper but am not sure that the thing worked very well. I always used Pyrodex P with the ball pressed onto the powder and Crisco over the ball. Now, I see all kinds of patchind being used under the ball without grease on top of the ball?
For my flintlock Hawken, I used a metal powder flask with a large spout for the main charge and a smaller flask for priming. and patched the .50 ball.
I personally like the Historical aspect of BP shooting and dislike some of the new devices (sabots, plastic anythings and inline "muzzle loaders") that are being offered today!
I need some recommendations on what to buy from you old time charcoal burners!
Thanks...
For my Ruger Old Army, I used a metal powder flask with a measuring spout. I also tried an inline capper but am not sure that the thing worked very well. I always used Pyrodex P with the ball pressed onto the powder and Crisco over the ball. Now, I see all kinds of patchind being used under the ball without grease on top of the ball?
For my flintlock Hawken, I used a metal powder flask with a large spout for the main charge and a smaller flask for priming. and patched the .50 ball.
I personally like the Historical aspect of BP shooting and dislike some of the new devices (sabots, plastic anythings and inline "muzzle loaders") that are being offered today!
I need some recommendations on what to buy from you old time charcoal burners!
Thanks...