Jan 28, 2025 · I bought the traditions loading press and added a larger base. Its chincy but cheap. It seems to work ok with my larger base but I will not be surprised when it breaks. It has …

Mar 13, 2025 · Nice job, looks solid as an anvil. Here's an idea my friend came up with and made for me as a birthday gift. Been using it for years at the range. It folds up into the range box and …

Mar 12, 2025 · I have 2 steel 1858 Remingtons -- both .44 -- both Pietta's. The "Owner's Manual" that came with them says use a load of FFFG 12-15 Grains (Weight? Volume? - manual does …

Jan 28, 2025 · I forged & fabricated all the parts for a loading press out of 4130 steel that I gifted to my old Lt. & gun trading partner, because he could break an anvil in a sand box, may he …

Dec 21, 2024 · Also, as mentioned, you might want to try some round balls. If you start with a .490 and see what thickness of patch is the thickest you can tolerate, for ease of loading, you will …

May 10, 2007 · I would want a looser ball and patch combination for easier loading as I get to know my pistol. So, my earlier suggestion stands. The specs state a 1 in 18" twist. There's 12 …

Feb 10, 2004 · If loading balls, try adding loose corn meal all the way to the top -- corn meal will compress quite a bit under loading pressure, and this gives you a nicely compacted load and …

Jun 17, 2019 · The reason for the question is that there was absolutely no evidence in the 1990's, either written or artifact, for the boards prior to the 19th century as a loading tool. Folks have …

Feb 28, 2005 · We should get out to the range to pattern and test a cylinder bored shotgun. I'd use 2F Goex or Schuetzen in it. Old blueprint paper or 4 foot square cardboard tacked to …

May 13, 2025 · Muzzleloading related things you've made or have questions about making - Knives, Tomahawks, Horns, Clothing, Bags, etc. Traditional Only - no modern designs.