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[outlan22]

hi all,, just found those forums. i am from the cold lake area with my main intrest's of traditional muzzle loaders. have built two flintlocks so far. one from a production kit and the second from parts.
outlan

 

[srt4u2nv]

welcome to the site!

I just got into muzzle loading this year and I'm addicted nothing like fighting to see though the smoke and the rush it brings!.....

 

[rfo1]

outlan,
Welcome to the forum. I've never owned or fired a black powder gun but I've watched some being fired. Thet look like a blast to shoot although I hear clean-up can be a bit messy and time consuming.
rfo1

 

[The Cold Lake Kid]

Welcome to the site from an old time Cold Laker.

 

[tiina]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Giarc]

Welcome to the site, I think I might look into muzzle loading too. looks like good fun!

 

[jkingrph]

outlan,
Welcome to the forum. I've never owned or fired a black powder gun but I've watched some being fired. Thet look like a blast to shoot although I hear clean-up can be a bit messy and time consuming.
rfo1

Actually they clean up quicker than a copper fouled barrel. A quick scrub with hot soapy water, rinse with hot water, run a couple of dry patches in to remove excess water, then let dry (residual heat from using hot water helps here) then apply lubricant/rust preventative. I can clean my little 36 cal fiintlock in about 15 minutes total.

 

[outlan22]

Actually they clean up quicker than a copper fouled barrel. A quick scrub with hot soapy water, rinse with hot water, run a couple of dry patches in to remove excess water, then let dry (residual heat from using hot water helps here) then apply lubricant/rust preventative. I can clean my little 36 cal fiintlock in about 15 minutes total.

a little butches bore shine on a patch or two,,couple of dry patches and your done. clean ups a breeze compared to useing a chemical copper cleaner.

thanks for the warm welcome all.
chris