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and flintlocks guns.
You'll find articles on flintlock testing, gun makers, gun safety,
competitive shooting, tips, tricks and much more. We always welcome feedback
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Larry Pletcher, Editor
Featured Articles
Screw Tip Horn Class repeated at Conner Prairie
Art DeCamp's instruction and horn-making techniques were invaluable to me in making screw-tip horns. Thank you, Art, for the class and the extra help you provided. Art has a new web site at:www.artspowderhorns.com
Pan Vent Experiments - Continued
In my earlier article called "Pan Vent Experiments", I examined powder placement in the pan and timed vent locations. I found that pan placement was far more forgiving that we thought. I found that a vent covered with prime did NOT slow ignition as we once thought. In fact priming powder located as close as possible to the barrel was the fastest way to prime. In this photo article, I will look at the possibility that a vent can be placed too high.
New High Speed Video from Friendship 09
Blackpowdermag.com and Olympus Industrial bring you more flintlock videos. The frame rate is 5000 fps.
Flintlock Timing Part III
Reprinted from MuzzleBlasts December 1992 by Larry Pletcher ---- This article is the third in a series of three reprinted articles that measure a flintlock's ability to ignite black powder. This article deals experimental Siler flintlock components from Jim Chambers, riflemaker and vendor of black powder parts.
Priming Powder Timing
Reprinted from MuzzleBlasts April 2005 by Larry Pletcher ---- This article is another in a series of reprinted articles that measure a flintlock's ability to ignite black powder. This article compares ignition time of black powder varieties used for priming the flintlock pan.
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Screw Tip Horn Class repeated at Conner Prairie
Art DeCamp's instruction and horn-making techniques were invaluable to me in making screw-tip horns. Thank you, Art, for the class and the extra help you provided. Art has a new web site at:www.artspowderhorns.com
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Black Powder Resources
This page contains web addresses and emails of interest to muzzleloading enthusiasts. The list is likely to change as names are added and addresses are updated.... Read More
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The House Brothers Project - AN AMERICAN TRADITION
The Contemporary LongRifle Association is proud to sponsor this project by the House brothers. BlackPowderMag is equally proud to help to promote this activity. Read More
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Choosing a Wooden Ramrod
Examine the grain when selecting a wooden ramrod...... Read: Choosing a Wooden Ramrod
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Chuck Dixon Chats with Black Powder Mag
Tom Curran caught Chuck Dixon in the shop and collected this interview for Black Powder Mag. Even if you know Chuck you are likely to learn more listening to the interview. (Larry Pletcher) Chuck Dixon Chats with Black Powder Mag
Reaves Goehring: supplier of fine riflemaking castings
Riflemakers look to Reaves Goehring for the best castings for their flintlocks. His care in providing the correct parts for the various schools of muzzloading makes him widely respected. Reaves tells Tom Curran some of his story. This interview takes place on July 27, 2008, at Dixon’s Gunmaker’s Fair, Kempton, PA, Reaves Goehring: supplier of fine riflemaking castings
David Price talks with Black Powder Mag
Riflemaker, Homer Dangler talks with Black Powder Mag
One cannot think of flint riflemakers without including Homer Dangler. A maker of muzzleloaders for decades, Homer is widely respected for his work. Riflemaker, Homer Dangler talks with Black Powder Mag