Russell13
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So I bring my whole cleaning bag. I like to clean every 18-24 shots. I will also wipe off the front of the cylinder with Black solve( the blue cleaner in the bottle). I find that accuracy drops off if I don’t keep the bore clean.
What do you bring when you go shooting ?
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So I bring my whole cleaning bag. I like to clean every 18-24 shots. I will also wipe off the front of the cylinder with Black solve( the blue cleaner in the bottle). I find that accuracy drops off if I don’t keep the bore clean.
SlowFuse
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This is a good question. I feel like for my black powder bag the answer is "everything but the kitchen sink." It seems like I have a ton of stuff!
This is what I use for revolver/pistol, no smokeless. It also does double duty as the black powder musket/rifle bag, a few things are swapped. It's just a repurposed fishing bag, I've found it does really well for this use. Here's the contents as it sits right now...
This is what I use for revolver/pistol, no smokeless. It also does double duty as the black powder musket/rifle bag, a few things are swapped. It's just a repurposed fishing bag, I've found it does really well for this use. Here's the contents as it sits right now...
James84
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I bring everything needed to completely strip, clean and preserve my black powder guns, which includes any cleaning tips and brushes needed, plus ballistol, water and solvent. I also bring a back up revolver that I will only shoot if my main gun breaks. I bring enough ammo, powder and primers to shoot at least two hundred rounds between a revolver and muzzleloader. It helps to have extra stuff on hand in case my brother runs low on supplies. I also bring extra wedges, nipples, small parts and an extra ram rod and ball starter. My range costs 34 dollars for the day, so if I'm gonna get my money's worth, I have to do a lot of shooting.
I remember a funny moment last time at the range. It was pouring rain really hard, but thanks to having a good roof on the firing line we were still able to keep our powder dry and shoot. When it came time to leave, I took my gun a apart and used the water from the gutter to give it a pre cleaning before heading home. I used that same water to wash my hands and face.
I remember a funny moment last time at the range. It was pouring rain really hard, but thanks to having a good roof on the firing line we were still able to keep our powder dry and shoot. When it came time to leave, I took my gun a apart and used the water from the gutter to give it a pre cleaning before heading home. I used that same water to wash my hands and face.
TheOutlawKid
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Mr.Russell13...is that the small tube of red lube i sent ya? Hehe glad it went to good use
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I bring extra balls,wads,powder,and a spray bottle of car windshield/ammonia..Also a brush that fits the gun.I stay at a farm. We have a trench s[lo that has been converted to a shooting range.I can see the house from it so its no big deal to go get something. I also have to bring donkey snacks because they hear me shooting and come running!
Kid, what's the red stuff Mobil One grease?
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Russell13
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Yes it is and I’m almost out. Gonna have to make some more
TheOutlawKid
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Mr.mike 56....yes and no. I make a custom mix of mobil one, raw shea butter, and lanolin. It gives it more lubing properties the hotter the gun gets.
Heir Kommt Die Sonne
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Caps, powder flask (which is a MUST) and the balls. If a rifle I bring patches.
In the car make sure to have a rod and hammer, in case of stuck balls.
I prefer to keep my shooting traditional and practical, like it was in the day.
If the revolver gets too stiff to rotate, then take apart, wipe down with cloth and keep going. I use olive oil to oil them, as they did in the day.
In the car make sure to have a rod and hammer, in case of stuck balls.
I prefer to keep my shooting traditional and practical, like it was in the day.
If the revolver gets too stiff to rotate, then take apart, wipe down with cloth and keep going. I use olive oil to oil them, as they did in the day.
Flintshooter
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Depends on what I’m shooting and what the game is.
For each rifle or smoothbore that goes to the woods or primitive shoot there is a dedicated bag and horn that I try to keep ready to go with enough powder/patching/balls for thirty to fifty shots. Flint gun bags will have a very simple screwdriver, a ramrod puller (flat piece of steel or wood with a hole in one end) two or three extra flints, and a few cleaning patches. Cap gun bags lose the screwdriver.
For guns that are used exclusively at a range, some will have small dedicated boxes and some will be loaded from a “sighting in” box that has lots of different tools. When I use the sighting in box all I have to do is change out what ball size I will be using. When going to the range where it is paper targets only I make sure to have a spotting scope. The spotting scope case also contains a stapler, extra staples, shooting glasses, and ear plugs. When I use boxes the powder is poured into the measure from the container it comes in. Pouring caps are made from discarded brass and steel cartridge cases with the bases cut off and JB welded onto cap from empty containers
For each rifle or smoothbore that goes to the woods or primitive shoot there is a dedicated bag and horn that I try to keep ready to go with enough powder/patching/balls for thirty to fifty shots. Flint gun bags will have a very simple screwdriver, a ramrod puller (flat piece of steel or wood with a hole in one end) two or three extra flints, and a few cleaning patches. Cap gun bags lose the screwdriver.
For guns that are used exclusively at a range, some will have small dedicated boxes and some will be loaded from a “sighting in” box that has lots of different tools. When I use the sighting in box all I have to do is change out what ball size I will be using. When going to the range where it is paper targets only I make sure to have a spotting scope. The spotting scope case also contains a stapler, extra staples, shooting glasses, and ear plugs. When I use boxes the powder is poured into the measure from the container it comes in. Pouring caps are made from discarded brass and steel cartridge cases with the bases cut off and JB welded onto cap from empty containers
This small bag I bought as a kit I carry it when I am out at my niece's farm I carry a screwknife that is an Opinel knife I reprofiled, I ground the tip to fit revolver screws and I can use the edge cut patches it is also good for clearing cap jams. The other screwdriver tool is a wedge wacker for removing colt wedges. I carry tubbing cappers in the small tin they are easy to use and it keeps me from dropping caps everywhere. The rest is normal stuff, everyone carries. I keep a larger kit in my truck just in case.
whughett
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This homemade copy of a 5 gun Pachmayr shooters box holds every thing needed for a day of shooting cap and ball revolvers. Tools, lubricants, powder, balls, preloaded vials, wads, targets, cleaning supplies ect, ect, are all there. Tray holds two revolvers, bottom compartment holds Ammo boxes if conversion cylinders are taken along, a loading stand and other sundries. Back compartment spotting scope stapler and a box of staples. The box must weigh around 30 lbs filled. No good for field work but excellent for range use.
The box was made from repurposed red oak flooring left over from a sons home remodel project. These types of boxes were once common on ranges in the 1960’ s thru 80’s, old school not seen much any more.
When the cold weather sets in and range times moves indoors the black powder box , green box, and the gun tray is replaced with the 5 gun tray pictured and
rim and center fire pistol is the thing until spring arrives.
The box was made from repurposed red oak flooring left over from a sons home remodel project. These types of boxes were once common on ranges in the 1960’ s thru 80’s, old school not seen much any more.
When the cold weather sets in and range times moves indoors the black powder box , green box, and the gun tray is replaced with the 5 gun tray pictured and
rim and center fire pistol is the thing until spring arrives.
arcticap
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There's a scope mount attached to the lid which was very common. [shown in the 1st photo].
This is one I made years ago I gifted it to a friend. Not anywhere as nice as the one you made.
whughett
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Shoot and see targets have pretty much eliminated using a scope at 12 to 25 yards. I occasionally shoot one of the ROA’s out at 50, it comes in handy then.
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I try to keep it as simple as simple as possible.
For revolvers, I bring paper cartridges, a loaded Polish capper, and a few tools for emergencies. I normally have around 100 cartridges on hand, so usually do not bring loose ball and powder to the range anymore. I also no longer bring cleaning supplies as I find them unnecessary. Everything necessary lives in a very fine oak box that I had made several years ago.
I have everything I need for flint rifles in leather shooting bags, so when I take a flinter to the range I just grab its bag and powder horns (one for pan powder and the other for the main charge) and know that I will have what I need. These bags contain the usual stuff - various jags and brushes, patches, flints, round ball, and small tools for replacing flints and such. Still no need for "serious" cleaning supplies. A bore brush and lubed patches will get me through a day afield.
My long range rifle still requires everything plus the kitchen sink. Putting all of the rods, tubes, vials, bullets, and on and on in one box would make it too heavy to lift, so gathering and transporting all of that crap is a major undertaking. With the other guns I can just grab and go, but this one is such a project that I have to plan ahead and reserve the entire day for it.
For revolvers, I bring paper cartridges, a loaded Polish capper, and a few tools for emergencies. I normally have around 100 cartridges on hand, so usually do not bring loose ball and powder to the range anymore. I also no longer bring cleaning supplies as I find them unnecessary. Everything necessary lives in a very fine oak box that I had made several years ago.
I have everything I need for flint rifles in leather shooting bags, so when I take a flinter to the range I just grab its bag and powder horns (one for pan powder and the other for the main charge) and know that I will have what I need. These bags contain the usual stuff - various jags and brushes, patches, flints, round ball, and small tools for replacing flints and such. Still no need for "serious" cleaning supplies. A bore brush and lubed patches will get me through a day afield.
My long range rifle still requires everything plus the kitchen sink. Putting all of the rods, tubes, vials, bullets, and on and on in one box would make it too heavy to lift, so gathering and transporting all of that crap is a major undertaking. With the other guns I can just grab and go, but this one is such a project that I have to plan ahead and reserve the entire day for it.
Mike OTDP
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I have dedicated Dosokil cases for revolver and single-shot pistol. The revolver case has the revolver, caps, filler, powder, powder measure, bullets, grease, pre-measured charges, a cleaning rod, a nipple wrench, and a small can of Ballistol. Pistol case is similar, but with patches, hammer, flints, short starter, and a dedicated rod with a ball puller.
I've got a small carpetbag to carry the spotting scope and my shooting glasses.
I've got a small carpetbag to carry the spotting scope and my shooting glasses.
Mike OTDP
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The overseas travel kit is different, of course. I had ICC build me a custom two-layer wheeled case. Right now, the guns go in the top layer, spotting scope and all other supplies in the bottom layer. It's not as convenient as a solo case, but it carries everything securely.
arcticap
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This is a huge box.
He even has a ramrod puller in it.
He even has a ramrod puller in it.
Loyalist Dave
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Patches, Powder in Horn (and in an extra can), Ball
Bullet board
Extra flints
Fixed powder measure
Patch knife
Set of tools (vent pick, screwdriver, flint knapper, pan brush)
Cleaning worm
Tow
Bullet lube
tooth picks
tiny funnel (for reloading the horn from the above can at the end of the day)
Long piece of 50 lb. test, linen, fishing line
Piece of "green scrubbie"
Canteen
bullet mold*
Small Arkansas sharpening stone*
Extra leather for flint*
Lead ladle*
Small piece of lead*
Repro antique compass with sundial*
Brass punch*
Bullet puller*
* indicates in the shooting pouch, but I rarely use them.
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Patches, Powder in Horn (and in an extra can), Ball
Bullet board
Extra flints
Fixed powder measure
Patch knife
Set of tools (vent pick, screwdriver, flint knapper, pan brush)
Cleaning worm
Tow
Bullet lube
tooth picks
tiny funnel (for reloading the horn from the above can at the end of the day)
Long piece of 50 lb. test, linen, fishing line
Piece of "green scrubbie"
Canteen
bullet mold*
Small Arkansas sharpening stone*
Extra leather for flint*
Lead ladle*
Small piece of lead*
Repro antique compass with sundial*
Brass punch*
Bullet puller*
* indicates in the shooting pouch, but I rarely use them.
LD
whughett
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#LD. I’m assuming the flints and steel with the tow would start a fire to melt the bits of lead in the ladle. 
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