Learn to build a muzzle loader

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There is a gentleman named Peter Alexander.

He is the author of

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This is one of the premier and most sought after books in regards to building muzzle loaders.

And he is one of the world's premier builders.

His website.

Well, he is willing to teach a course.

The course would last 14 days, two weeks in total. You would attend class every day.

It would cost $600 for the class plus materials. He would send a list of tools once the class is confirmed. He uses swamped barrels and recommends Rayl barrels. You have to come up with your own barrel. But we can do a group buy, if it is so desired. Probably do it through Peter.

I'm not running anything here, but I am recruiting potential students just so I can take the course from one of the world's finest builders.

He lives north of Brockville, Ontario and you can camp on his land for the course.

He can only take 4 students at a time. Maybe 5.

Anyone have any interest?

First class was intended for late July, 2012.
 
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Good luck getting one of his books. He doesn't have any. I called and asked. I can't find one anywhere at all.

I've put my name on the waiting list for the new edition that should be available around Christmas.

They will be available through Muzzle loading magazine.
 
The sold-out edition was about $40 or $45 and worthwhile if you are starting from scratch. There are a couple of other books too. He won't sell many at $250 - that's the cost of a new swamped barrel!
 
The sold-out edition was about $40 or $45 and worthwhile if you are starting from scratch. There are a couple of other books too. He won't sell many at $250 - that's the cost of a new swamped barrel!

Yeah, you can't blame Jim for not wanting to fork over $250 for a used one.

I don't know what it will be come Christmas, but I will get one.

I'll post the price.
 
I would be but I'm on the wrong coast. If anyone wants the book for a little cheaper check ebay $125. If I had it I would pay it. But I'm waiting for his new book I've been in contact with him aswell.
 
If you're lucky, like I was, someone will contact you that wants to sell one.

They'll be out around Christmas, rumour has it.
 
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