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General Interest / Re: What muzzleloader stuff did you do today?
« Last post by Salty on January 28, 2026, 05:58:31 PM »I have never tried the spit patch method. I?m game for anything, obviously.
Thanks fellas.
Thanks fellas.
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General Interest / Re: What muzzleloader stuff did you do today?
« Last post by Rob DiStefano on January 28, 2026, 05:35:53 PM »Yep, saliva is at least a decent patch lube ... as long as it doesn't remain in the bbl for too long. 
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General Interest / Re: What muzzleloader stuff did you do today?
« Last post by Bigsmoke on January 28, 2026, 04:59:53 PM »Looks like you got a winner there, Salty.
BUT
For my bet, I prefer using just simple saliva.
It's readily available, does not require a formula, costs virtually nothing and does not require ordering anything by mail or a trip to the butcher shop and the beekeeper.
Since I do not shoot elongated projectiles, I don't have to worry about preparing the bullets ahead of time, either.
KISS is my motto and I try to stick to it.
BUT
For my bet, I prefer using just simple saliva.
It's readily available, does not require a formula, costs virtually nothing and does not require ordering anything by mail or a trip to the butcher shop and the beekeeper.
Since I do not shoot elongated projectiles, I don't have to worry about preparing the bullets ahead of time, either.
KISS is my motto and I try to stick to it.
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Throwing knives
« Last post by No Powder on January 28, 2026, 04:23:09 PM »I'm glad this question was asked. Because several years ago, I searched for some info on that exact topic. And I struck out. The group I shoot and throw with is very relaxed when it comes to knife and hawk rules. Basically because we are trying to encourage others to join us. Sometimes strict rules discourages newcomers. The knife I throw has one edge. I've only thrown at one vous years ago. Was no problem there. I'm really interested in hearing what anybody has to add.
The only thing I read one time was, the knife had to have an edge the whole length of the blade. But it didn't say anything about using a double edged blade being wrong.
The only thing I read one time was, the knife had to have an edge the whole length of the blade. But it didn't say anything about using a double edged blade being wrong.
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General Interest / Re: Gatofeo No. 1 Lubricant RECIPE
« Last post by Salty on January 28, 2026, 03:09:06 PM »Tried the Gatofeo lube today. Really happy with results.
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General Interest / Re: What muzzleloader stuff did you do today?
« Last post by Salty on January 28, 2026, 03:05:51 PM »I went to the range. Perfect weather. Experimented with the Gatofeo lube that Winter Hawk posted. I am pleasantly surprised. Was easy to load. Very accurate. This is a winner.
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Throwing knives
« Last post by doggoner on January 28, 2026, 01:51:09 PM »98
TMA Information 2026 / Re: A Major Change to Our TMA is Now in Progress
« Last post by Bigsmoke on January 28, 2026, 01:09:56 PM »Well, I think I will take a check.
I can use the money to help pay the dues at my local rifle range if/when it ever reopens.
Then I can compete in the monthly shoots here on TMA.
Sounds like a good use of the money to me.
PM going to Darren with my mailing address.
Thank you much,
John
I can use the money to help pay the dues at my local rifle range if/when it ever reopens.
Then I can compete in the monthly shoots here on TMA.
Sounds like a good use of the money to me.
PM going to Darren with my mailing address.
Thank you much,
John
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TMA Information 2026 / Re: A Major Change to Our TMA is Now in Progress
« Last post by Darren Haverstick on January 28, 2026, 10:40:56 AM »Donate mine as well.
Darren
Darren
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People of the Times / 1/28/1836: Italian hero of San Jacinto arrives in Texas
« Last post by Craig Tx on January 28, 2026, 10:38:54 AM »On this day in 1836, Prospero Bernardi arrived in Texas aboard the schooner Pennsylvania as a member of Capt. Amasa Turner's volunteer company, raised in New Orleans.
Bernardi was born in Italy in 1794 and was a notary by trade. He enlisted in the Texas army on February 13, 1836, and distinguished himself in the battle of San Jacinto. He remained in the army until January or February 1837, when he was medically discharged from John Smith's company at Galveston because of a spinal injury sustained during combat. Bernardi received a bounty grant and a first-class headright grant for his military service, but both were assigned to other parties. Bernardi's whereabouts by 1838 were unclear. In February of that year two former fellow soldiers testified that they understood he was deceased. A bust of the Italian soldier stands in front of the Hall of State, Fair Park, Dallas, to commemorate his participation in the battle of San Jacinto.
Bernardi was born in Italy in 1794 and was a notary by trade. He enlisted in the Texas army on February 13, 1836, and distinguished himself in the battle of San Jacinto. He remained in the army until January or February 1837, when he was medically discharged from John Smith's company at Galveston because of a spinal injury sustained during combat. Bernardi received a bounty grant and a first-class headright grant for his military service, but both were assigned to other parties. Bernardi's whereabouts by 1838 were unclear. In February of that year two former fellow soldiers testified that they understood he was deceased. A bust of the Italian soldier stands in front of the Hall of State, Fair Park, Dallas, to commemorate his participation in the battle of San Jacinto.