Recent content by col.lemat

Buy a new gun

felt wads frosted my balls COL LeMat

Only cost a arm and leg at $350 in 1985

If it managed to kill a president I don't see why it would not be considered suitable as a BUG. As I remember it happening a knife was used as the back up weapon in that event.

Mine had plastic grips held on with tape and was blued. Same amount of rust though. Don't regret selling it to the buy back at all!!!

Little problems become big when not addressed while little. Fix the arbor length before it get beyond fixin.

contraption I use the slap hammer contraption on my 12 LB. Coehorn mortar. Never have had a failure to fire with musket caps.

I got the caps but missed the powder. Got to get me some at that price.

I would buy a Kerr or Adams if they ever produce them. I already have a mold and have cast up several balls waiting for the day that they do become available

That will work. Did one that I had years ago the same way. The lower was out of spec (non Colt) and this is the only inexpensive option.

One of the best!!! RIP RC

I worked with her mother for several years, met the family and have respect for all of their accomplishments. Truly good people.

Brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the memories KBob

No wonder it did not work and took so long to get my brass clean. I was using puffed rice with milk in my wet tumbler.

Yes I am SERIOUS. I use the bayonet while feral hog hunting as a rule now. Before that I had one (250 Lbs.) play dead on me and when I approached he jumped up and I got severely slashed requiring emergency air lift and fifty plus stiches to the legs and one arm. Could have bled to death if not...