Mike OTDP
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Mike OTDP replied to the thread ArmiSport 1853 Enfield musket bullet size.That's pretty consistent - my father and I use 45 grains of Goex 3F. I'll probably go to Swiss when my stock of Goex runs out (I'm... -
I commented on the proposed rule that ATF needs to define a number of transactions per year or else they are setting a trap for...
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Mike OTDP replied to the thread Misfire/hang fire time.With a muzzle loader? Control the muzzle and address the problem immediately. The danger of a hangfire is opening the gun...right when...
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Don't lose the screw that holds the rammer. They're made from unobtainium,
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I've had my can for a decade at least. At three grains or so per shot, it lasts a while...
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Null B is not unobtanium. I bought a pound of it when I got my GPR. Grafs gets it in stock on occasion.
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FYI, testing by Larry Pletch proves Null B is the fastest priming powdah … just not sure if any but the best offhand shooters can...
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Mike OTDP replied to the thread Flintlock pan polishing..I use Null B for priming. My preferred method is a thin layer over the entire pan...make sure that the first spark hits powder, not...
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Whereas ‘heat’ is what actually sets the main charge off, I would say no, it does not speed up the ignition. But it sure does help with...
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I still enjoy buying guns but after 20 years, the collection is complete enough that I have become very selective. I may buy a Korth or...
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Mike OTDP reacted to dave951's post in the thread ArmiSport 1853 Enfield musket bullet size with
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Lube is also important. Beeswax/lard mix works quite well and is very similar to the original. When you determine the size minie you... -
Mike OTDP replied to the thread ArmiSport 1853 Enfield musket bullet size.The N-SSA rule of thumb for a rifle-musket is 45 grains of 3F. Then work up and down from there.
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Don't go past 70 grains of powder or you'll blow the skirt. 65 grains was the service load for an Enfield.
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Mike OTDP reacted to dave951's post in the thread ArmiSport 1853 Enfield musket bullet size with Like.
To answer your question, you HAVE to know your bore size. Use a plug to measure it and you don't need an entire set. You can get a few...
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Mike OTDP reacted to lysanderxiii's post in the thread Are Sights Really Necessary on a Concealed Carry Pistol? with Like.
Can you guarantee all encounters will be in the instinctive point-and-hit range?
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