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Flintlock Long Guns / Re: Precision Flintlock Shooting ?? Using Steel - Milk Jugs - DryBall - Ugly Flint
« Last post by No Powder on February 18, 2026, 03:14:14 PM »
You had your work cut out for you on that one buddy. I wish our NMD could come up with a target similar to that to use in the postal shoots.
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Flintlock Long Guns / Precision Flintlock Shooting ?? Using Steel - Milk Jugs - DryBall - Ugly Flint
« Last post by BlackPowderManiacShooter on February 18, 2026, 02:23:16 PM »
Running into all kinds of problems trying to shoot a milk jug full of water behind a steel plate.

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Flintlock Pistols / Weird Pistol ( Shot ) Shooting - Dual Pistol Action
« Last post by BlackPowderManiacShooter on February 18, 2026, 02:20:31 PM »
Fulfilling another viewer's request trying  to shoot spoons with round balls and shot.
The results are unusual.....



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The Campfire / A George Washington Essay
« Last post by Winter Hawk on February 17, 2026, 09:07:54 PM »
I thoroughly enjoyed this:  :yessir:

https://inpursuit.substack.com/p/george-washington-by-george-w-bush?utm_source=Reason%2BMagazine&utm_campaign=4ebb58b26b-reason_brand%7Croundup%7C2026_02_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-545d541d9e-590882816

~Kees~
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The Campfire / Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY smokepolepaul!!!
« Last post by Winter Hawk on February 17, 2026, 08:59:46 PM »
I'm late (as usual); hope it was a grand day for you, and that we see more of you in the coming year!

~Kees~
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Accoutrements / Re: Small Accoutrement projects I do
« Last post by Winter Hawk on February 17, 2026, 08:55:35 PM »
What Bigsmoke said!  I'm glad to see you here again.

~Kees~
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General Interest / Re: Searching for the proper powder charge
« Last post by Bigsmoke on February 17, 2026, 06:42:22 PM »
I've seen a couple of other methods of seating the ball with relative consistent results.
Several years ago, like maybe 25 or so, I bought a rod handle from an outfit in Texas that is probably now defunct.  Anyway, it screws into one end of a brass rod threaded 10-32.  The internal rod goes through the black, powder coated, knurled handle and through a coil spring.  At the top of the rod, there is an Allen screw that sits below the top of the handle.  When the ball is seated one continues pressing down on the handle until the Allen screw starts to protrude.  When you feel it surface, the ball is seated.  The screw can be adjusted in or out to fine tune how set the ball is.

Another slick little device used a short throw slide hammer incorporated  onto the rod.  I guess it works kinda like bouncing the rod, without actually bouncing it.  I am not much of a fan of bouncing a rod or a brass slide hammer for that matter, but it is great for setting a screw when pulling a ball.

Personally, my favorite rod is one I made several years ago.  It is a brass 3/8" rod about 36" long with a lathe turned, cow horn handle held in place by two homemade brass pieces.  I just kinda lean onto the rod once the ball seats and I think I get pretty consistent pressure.

Whatever method you use, trying to get identical results with each loading is the key.
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General Interest / Re: POWDER HORNS AND MORE SELLING OUT
« Last post by Bigsmoke on February 17, 2026, 10:48:02 AM »
Aw Shucks, I was really looking forward to a trip up north.
Kevin, you have shattered my hopes. :stooges: :o
Oh well...
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General Interest / Re: POWDER HORNS AND MORE SELLING OUT
« Last post by KDubs on February 17, 2026, 05:46:13 AM »
Don't get your hopes up fellas.
 I ain't buying shite without the WAR departments approval,  she knows I couldn't sell enough guns to cover the cost :bigsmile:
 Although they do have a really nice woodshop at the retirement place in florida, all the bells and whistles.🤔
 Hang on,  let me go talk to my wife .....😩 Nope!
Kevin
 
 
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Accoutrements / How to Acquire ML Crafting Materials
« Last post by Mad Irish Jack on February 16, 2026, 08:14:57 PM »
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