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Traditional MuzzleLoader
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This channel is about traditional, black powder muzzle loading firearms of the types commonly used in America during the early 1700’s through the mid 1800’s. These videos are to promote the use of those guns and modern day reenactments of that time period in American history.
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Flint and steel fire starting.
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Making charred cloth for flint and steel fire starting competition.
Loading the muzzle loading shotgun for optimum patterns
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How to load a double barrel muzzle loading black powder shotgun for the best patterns. Shooting birds or clay targets.
Flintlock rifle shooting
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Shooting the Flintlock Rifle in the Gilia National Forest
Muzzle Loading Pistols and Deringers
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Accuracy in muzzle loading percussion pistols
Hawken Classic highlights
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Highlights from the Hawken Classic at Daniel Boone's homestead. Defiance, Missouri
Modifying the Pietta Remington New Army revolver for conical bullets
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How I modified the Pietta Remington New Army revolver to load paper cartridges with the Johnston & Dow bullets and use a Ted Cash capper.
The Double Barrel Muzzleloading Shotgun
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Shooting Clay Birds with the Double Barrel, Muzzleloading, Percussion, Shotgun.
Flintlock Smoothbore Trade Gun
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Shooting the smoothbore Chiefs Grade Trade Gun
Flintlocks - The secrets they don't want you to know
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Reliability issues with flintlocks. What the experts know.
Putting the flint in flintlock
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Installing a flint in the lock and knapping a sharp edge onto a dull flint
Flintlock disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly.
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A video tutorial on disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly of a flintlock.
The Kentucky Rifle
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Shooting and loading demonstration of a 1790's style Kentucky flintlock Rifle
1858 Remington Army Revolver
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Loading and shooting the 1858 Remington New Army Revolver
Masterclass on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 5 Cleaning and Reliability
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In this video I explain how to eliminate mis-fires, hang-fires, and failure to fire events in a percussion rifle. Please visit for an article with more information: www.traditionalmuzzleloader.com/index.php/developing-an-accurate-load-for-a-black-powder-muzzleloading-rifle
Masterclass on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 4 Load Development Continued
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Masterclass on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 4 Load Development Continued
A Master Class on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 3 Developing an Accurate Load
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A Master Class on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 3 Developing an Accurate Load
Masterclass on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 2 Safety with Black Powder.
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Masterclass on the Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 2 Safety with Black Powder.
Masterclass on The Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 1 Getting Started: Tools and Equipment
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Masterclass on The Muzzle Loading Percussion Rifle - Part 1 Getting Started: Tools and Equipment
The Hawken Rifle - Traditional MuzzleLoader
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The Hawken Rifle - Traditional MuzzleLoader
Only change one component at a time. That way you know what did or didnt work
All those flash in the pan was cause from NOT knowing how to load that pan.....and with what... The non spark is a problem, the gun all but those three times was throwing lots of sparks , makes me think, he touched the contact part with his 👍 and caused the problem... Back in 1980 , I bought my first black powder right, it was all American made and the imports from Italy out perform it , everyway but one ... Mine had a lot better trigger....or trigger's..... I gave it away to a Friend who wanted one to put over his fireplace....and replaced it with a import....😊
Great video! Very informative! I have a CVA double barrel.
Could anyone point me in the direction of a loading resource or any recommended target loads for an ardesa (traditions) match hawken, 1 in 20 twist, 32 inch barrel, .45. Really struggled to find info. It's my first muzzleloading rigle (had an uberti 1858 for a few years now) Appreciate any help. Thankyou
@@russellevans4226 czcams.com/video/pUAZFRqNioI/video.htmlsi=cX72DO7HUi0BKYwM Watch this series on how to find your rifles most accurate load.
let me share this one too; these were the rifles that won the American revolutionary war and the war of 1812 as these rifles out performed the Brown Bess in accuracy, fire power, and range.
The wood carving is beauiful, true artistry!
Rifling, sights and a set trigger would have been seen as very unsportsman-like in a duel back then I would think. Almost seems more like murder than a duel. Id agree that this is more of a general utility belt pistol than a dueling pistol
Thank sir .
The singing was very beautiful, very nice cover of "Time in a Bottle"
That is a beautiful rifle.
Thank you. And it is historically correct for a 1790's rifle.
It's always said that it takes longer to reload rifle then a musket. In my researches' a rifleman whom was prepared either for battle or shooting competition laid his accoutrements out to speed up his reloading. Ie; for example: a loading block and tied on to the strap of his possible bad (not the Havers sack ) his powder horn about mid chest 9opposite side). A powder measurer and pan primer tied to the possible bag also. With shot fired rifle is dropped to the butt stock usually to the foot. The barrel drops to the right arm (assuming a right handed shooter) crouch of the elbow. Powdered horn stopper open while reaching for the measurer . Pour the measure dump the powder down, then reaching for the loading block (per-patched ball in the block) pulling the ramrod out starting/ramming/seating the round down tight. pulling the firearm to a level forward pointing position and priming the pan raising the rifle and firing again. Repeat. Once learned and practiced you "can" do the 3 per min...I've proved to many a line officer in reenactments. Whom out of politeness said that it's not possible... All that being said. increasing the speed of charge going off and beating your own flinch. Put about a 3rd of powder of what you've been putting in your pan and keep it to the out side of the pan. So that you have a flash for the "flash" hole and not make it like a fuse hole type ignition .
Thank you for sharing your experience with load development... Thumbs up...
My pleasure!
I strongly disagree as what a poorly produced lock can teach you the methods of immediate action that will serve you well when you have earned the knowledge to appreciate a well-made lock, learning to drive is great but maybe not in a Lamborghini. Within this video no attempt was made to clear the touch hole or brush the pan and frizzen.
Beautiful job modifying your Remington New Model. > enjoyed the video!
Thank you very much!
I did like the video.
Thank you
I have a tc arms patriot pistols witch I very much like. I also have traditions pistol that I like. the patriot is the one I like best. Eather of these shoots well. Although the traditions is like a Chinese puzzle to take apart & clean.
I don't agree with a thing you've said I've never had a problem one from my pedersoli flint or percussion locks so I don't see where you're coming frome.
Dandy firelock, pard! I’ve an English trading musket that takes 20 balls to the pound.
Thanks.
Your informational video's are very well put together, this is the second one I have watched. I used to compete in MLAIC competitions with originals shotguns. My flintlock was a Mortimer and when I purchased it it would not work properly (which I could see and that's why I got it cheep)! The problem was it had been converted to percussion and then back again to flint. The problem was the position of the touch hole, it was TOO LOW and the ignition was like a fuse. I installed a "White Lightning" touch hole in the correct position and problem solved. Because I practised so much, I used a lot of powder, so I sieved my powder, then used the finer powder that fell out of the sieve as priming powder, but I also bought Swiss priming powder for competitions. This fine powder can be a problem if left in the main charge because is reduces the air around the powder kernels and slows the flash down. I was surprised you didn't mention roller frizzen’s! Yet again, your presentation on muzzle loading has to be about one of the best I have watched, really good and sound information. THANX.
You are right about the finer powder in the main charge slowing ignition. My mentor always sieved his powders. He shot State and National competitions. I have noticed faster ignition with 2-f powder as the main charge rather than 3-f in flintlocks. I believe that's because of extra air space between kernels. I am still undecided about rollers on the frizzen. I am not yet convinced that those actually make the lock faster. Thanks for your comments!
If you look at the later finner flintlocks being made back then, they are all roller. The stricking position on the frizzen is important too, I was told 3/4 of the way up! Not the top or mid way but 3/4. My 14ga Mortimer flinter was just great; It would even go off upside down and in the wet too. Keep up with your video's as they will be very useful to those just starting and the intermediate shooter.
What a great video. I have been shooting BP muzzle loading shogun over fifty years in competition and in hunting too. You have described virtually the same as me, but the only difference is I use an once and a quatre volume for volume. There is one thing I'd like you NOT to do and that is using the palm of your hand to push the ram rod down, either hold its side or use a range rod with a ball on the end. I was at a MLAIC world champs and saw a ram rod go through a man's hand because there was an ember still in the barrel and it went off. Great job with the video and happy hunting.
You are right about the hand over the ramrod. A bad habit I need to correct. Thanks for the comment.
Built in Pennsylvania. but called a Kentucky rifle?
Yes, that is a misnomer from the time when the long hunters begin going into Kentucky. They all carried a Pennsylvania Lancaster County rifle, and those became known as "Kentucky" rifles. The name stuck and is still with us today.
Where did you get the mandrel for the paper cartridge?
Mine came from "Guns of the West" but there are many available. A Google search will show many sources.
my problem with this video is the feller speaking goes straight into telling us we need a high dollar custom rifle then cuts to video a flintlock having issues flashes in the pan can be caused caused by to much powder or to litttle powder the f size granules hang fires can be caused by a dull flint the case hardening on striker area wearing through(forgot the proper name) sure you can buy a custom rifle and it may be marginally better but its eventually going to have all the same issues the cheaper rifles have that being said if i could justfy thousands spent on a rifle i certainly would have several rifles but alas im poor and my rifles both modern center fire and percussion are for hunting i didnt buy a flintlock because of the reliabilty issues that come along with the flinlock type of ignition ill close this video by saying when someone is bashing a mass produced product in favor of low volume custom product you can expect somewhere along the line the person speaking is making money off the volume product i dont say this in a mean spirited way i say this because in my lifetime of 44 years so far ive experienced this in several consumer areas twice as an outsider looking in and once as victim lastly ill say this do your homework before purchasing
With people in England, still do it I love to have a Flint walk made by the British did they do we did good do good work or from the colonial war
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks like you are in a well lit cabin. I enjoy muzzle loaders and black powder arms, mainly of the civil war and old west periods. However, my employment keeps me away from home to enjoy them. I have an older repro 1766 Charleville musket, that I had shortened to 30" barrel carbine length and a 1777 Charleville pistol, both in .69 cal. I am looking forward to trying them out, whenever I return home.
Welcome home, brother man.❤
Thank you for the great information!
Glad it was helpful!
Very Nice Video. Thanks for showing me how to load paper cartridges. I'll be gearing up to do that for myself.
I was at the range one day and watched a guy shooting a flintlock. Every shot went off. So, I approached him and asked what he had for a lock. "Siler" was his response. He asked me if I'd like to shoot it. "Sure," I said. So, I took an offhand shot at a steel plate 100 yards away. Dead center. Since then, I've had two TVM flintlocks built with Siler locks. Unfortunately, I haven't been to the range yet, but I'm confident those locks will work.
Yes, a Siler lock made by Jim Chambers is about as good as one can get.
Went through a lot of cheap ones in the late 70s and you are so right .
That is the same as my experience with them.
I have flintlock rifles but not a shotgun. Are you familiar with a flintlock shotgun? I would like to have one of those and not worry about finding caps
The only new flintlock double barrel shotguns I know of are Pedersoli. I don't trust Pedersoli flintlocks. If you want a single barrel, consider a flintlock smooth bore.
@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Thank you for your response. I'll check Kibler to see if they have anything going on
Im wondering if a Kibler kit usually performs consistently.
I have not heard any negative about Kibler kits.
What imported locks are you speaking of Itallian, Spanish, or other, but which locks?
None of them are good, some are worse than others. If you are looking for a quality flintlock get a Chambers or an L&R
This guy perseverates on the obvious, he could have said everything in three to four minutes 🤨
The best flint lock is the one that Jim Kibler makes from a process that is perfect you can’t beat it . The locks are trouble free and just as quick as a percussion lock. His kits are not cheap if you want a easy kit to build yourself and have a top notch flintlock you will be very happy
Kibler kits are good Much better than any production gun.
THIS rifle should have been the American National Symbol---not some dirty bird......
great video. I have just purchased my first Muzzle loader. A .40 Lancaster style flintlock so thanks for the advice. cheers and gidday from Australia
Enjoy your rifle! Carefull, it gets addictive!
I agree that a flintlock is a much more complex mechanism than a percussion, and also that a cheap built flintlocks tend to misfunction. But "imported" ?? ... As if american gunmakers where the only who can manufacture well function flintlocks. Just want to mention Pedersoli (Italy), a renowned big manufacturer of fine muzzle loaders - and Tilo Tedinski (Germany) who makes probably the world's finest muzzle loaders at this time.
In my experience Pedersoli quality control is in the pits. I had to repair and fix issues with a brand new, in the box, percussion Pedersoli Charles Moore pistol before I could even shoot it. There is no way I will buy another gun from them. Especially a flintlock. Your experience may vary, but my experience with them is very disappointing. Why would I buy Pedersoli when for just a little more cash I can buy a custom built gun that functions flawlessly?
@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 If You can get a well-made custom built for little more than a mass production (Pedersoli) I'd certainly prefer the custom too. Absolutely agreed! But here in central Europe "custom" is most times very expensive (to not say inaffordable) and Pedersoli would not have the reputation they have if their firearms where mostly bad. Of course a mass-production firearm is not as prefectly made as a good made custom, but when I see the medals some of their models have collected, they can't be that bad. ;) Mass production has also one advantage: if something goes wrong or is just worn, just mail them for replacement. They've got more or less all in stock, even for firearms hat have been produced decades ago. Every flintlock (even the best one) needs more attention than a "normal" firearm. Isn't that the reason why we love them?
Yes, flintlocks require attention to details!
Will it still load round balls?
Yes!
Boa tarde
I think this is pure American snobbery. I use an Investarms 50 cal. Hawken . I usually shoot thirty rounds at a session. I might get one maybe two failures. The flint is probably the most critical part. I have enjoyed many hours shooting . This would have put me off trying a flintlock . My rifle cost £380.
Looks like he’s using pyrodex!
Maybe.
Will I need to make these modifications to be able to shoot conical bullets out of my Uberti 1858 Remington Army?
Perhaps. Try your conical bullets and see how they load.
Ask for construction paper.
Guns made in the last decade or so are generally better than they were back 30 years ago. Now it's more like if the stars are aligned up wrong you get a bad one. Moat are pretty good. I do think that the first muzzleloader should be a percussion model. Flinters are for the more advanced shooter. Not to say that problems can't be figured out, it's just that percussion generally have fewer problems.
Thanks for the advice not greasy Esther,
Very good video!
Thank you
ein sehr schönes Gewehr
Thank you
I love the shape of the Kentucky rifle, it's very thin and you can easily tell the difference between thid and other muskets of the time. I'd honestly rather have this than any "tactical" guns that're so popular these days
Thanks for all the info. I didn’t realize all the combinations of wads to assist in patterning. This helps a lot.
Glad it was helpful!