Recent content by mad murdock

Load a remy with a 220 grain bullet backed by 70 gr BP(max load, not a standard occurrence)- I have done it with one of my walkers, touched a 55 gal drum at 200 yds 4 of 6, barrel pierced as well. Impressive for ANY pistols, IMO. Cap n ball, flintocks, matchlocks, wheel locks, caplocks =FUN!

and there is also the satisfaction that goes with the self sufficiency aspect it offers-making your own firearm fro a kit or parts, making your own powder, making your own charcoal, the reasons are myriad and numerous-all of them are fun!

Don't know about the traditions flintlocks. I bought a Cabelas kit rifle many years back to get into flintlocks. It is made by investarms in Italy and has beena dependable piece. No issues ever with the lock.

don't overlook a flintlock. I have a hawken style .58 cal with a flintlock. I like percussion, but if you are going traditional, the flintlock really adds an element of tradition that IMO adds a lot of fun to the mix.

Here is a video that is out there on a copy of the capmaker I made, my buddy Kevin makes them and is referenced in the video and his contact is in the comments. http://youtu.be/91nRXFEXaEg I will see if I can link the patent info I used to build mine. The patent has long expired, U pence it is...

Are any of you guys/gals seeing a dearth of percussion caps? stores that used to stock them, still are, but like rimfire ammo, caps are either never on the shelf, or where you find them they are sky high priced! I had looked into the tap-o-cap tool, but after calling Foster Products, they have...