yes using patched ball, and yes I think the ball is .490 which now makes sense that you need a .010 patch for .50 cal barrel. [LIGHTBULB] I will be us...

I think the reason I broke my ramrod is two reasons.one its made of cheap plastic, and I was talking to someone.and second reason is I was using .015 ...

so I spent the day on the range, and let me tell you, blackpowder is a lot of work. I think betweeen all the times the range went cold to swap out tar...

I read that fouling the barrel with 2-3 primers and no powder was to dry the barrel.So let me see if i got this straight. I cleaned my barrel the nigh...

As far as cleaning. I pull breach plug and fire gun-scrubber down the barrel, muzzle pointing down). You can go to the auto parts section in Wal Mart ...

I own one, and its my Hurricane gun. The one I use during a hurricane, its 9mm so ammo is cheaper and easier to find (like during a hurricane). It has...

I understand that Traditions is not a "Top of the line" gun, thats not a deciding factor. For me price range is one factor, and its my first one so I...

The gun I am looking at is made by Traditions, its a replica of a Hawkin.I really want the kit version cause I'm a woodsmith, and enjoy making stuff, ...

if ur dads gonna getcha a 1911, then he should teach you to reload them as well. Bullets aint cheap no more, and the 1911, eats some expensive food. :...

If I see a vehicle parked in front of a fire break, I hunt elsewhere. period no questions. I also dont leave my climber in the woods, unless I am taki...

The onlything rutting during bow/gun season are the skeeters

I've never used this before but I've been seeing this on craigslist. I was trying something like this with the Bow Hanger I brought with me. It was ...