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As seen in Thunder Roads Louisiana August 2017 Vol. 14 – Issue 8. Powders are carefully measured and poured into the bores of the rifles. Lead projectiles are set at the bores of the rifled-muskets…
September 7, 2017
Shooting my musket
Veteran Arms replica of a French Charleville Model 1763/66 flintlock musket.
Me with my friend who also did some shooting.
Grouping at 50 Yards. It shoots six inches high and six inches to the right. If I aim at the left corner I can keep a pretty consistent grouping near the bullseye. I was using 160 grains of Goex FF powder with a .66 caliber ball, no patch, firing with Goex FFFF powder in the pan.
Between the two of us we fired 25 rounds, both at paper and steel swivel targets. It hits consistently despite being a smoothbore without sights, firing an undersized ball without a patch. It only misfired once. Cleaning it afterward was a pain.
Here’s another angle of the lock and breech scorched after a day of shooting black powder. This is easily cleaned up though. I use rubbing or denatured alcohol with Q-tips on the flint and frizzen, no oil should be applied there. A damp cotton cloth is used on the breech, lock and hammer. A light oil is then applied to those same places.
Yours Truly, shooting a reproduction of a Moravian flintlock in .58 caliber. This gun was made by CLA Artisan, Michael Markey. The inspiration came from a long gun attributed to Valentine Beck of 1770s North Carolina. Features a 43.25″ swamped barrel by Rice; Queen Anne lock by Jim Chambers; ‘hingeless’ brass patch box ( an internal hinge system developed by Valentine Beck ); 3/8″ cast off on shoulder stock; curly maple stock.
Load data: 70 grains FF Goex powder; Speer/Hornady .570 caliber, 305 grain round ball; .015″ lubricated patch. Lube is ‘Moosemilk’ -- a concoction of 1:1 water to Ballistol.
This is my ol’ reliable and go to, .50 caliber Lancaster County Pennsylvania long rifle made by Ron Brimer. After a day of shooting, the breech and lock become scorched by primer ignition. I find the breech scorching residue interesting.
My CVA Kentucky 45. 90 grains of FFG behind a 250 grain Maxi got the job done from 75 metres.
The article "How I Homebuilt a Howitzer" by Will Dabbs, MD, from The Armory Life, describes the author's experience of building a homemade howitzer as part of a homeschooling project with his children. Emphasizing the benefits of homeschooling, Dabbs details the construction process, including sourcing a cannon barrel, creating a carriage with readily available materials, and crafting a firing system. The project offers educational experiences, promoting hands-on learning while adhering to legal regulations. Dabbs underscores the importance of family time, highlighting the project's value beyond its technical and educational accomplishments. The cannon, which is traditional in design, is also an attention-drawing centerpiece at events, encouraging interactions and connections with others.
