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DIY grease for my flintlock, chapped hands, or whatever.

Posted on February 23, 2010 by WynneApril 2, 2011

A lot of people suggest that you can use straight oils – lard, tallow, coon or bear oil to lubricate your period firearm. I wholeheartedly agree. One concern people have is with the fat going rancid. That can be the … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To, Materials | Tagged flintlock, lubricant. grease

Gauge-Caliber and ball weight chart

Posted on July 22, 2008 by WynneJune 30, 2011

The following is a chart showing Gauge, Caliber, and the weight of a pure lead ball for some of the more common 18th century muzzleloaders. Gauge(Bore) Approx. Caliber(in) Weight of Pure lead Ball(oz) Weight of Pure lead Ball(gr) 11 0.75 … Continue reading →

Posted in How-To | Tagged bore, flintlock, gauge, muzzle size, smoothbore

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