Black Powder Mag

Homer Dangler talks with Black Powder Mag

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:21:56 -0500

Pan Vent Experiments

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:09:12 -0500

Learning about Flintlock ignition has been a passion of mine for 20 years. In this series of tests we examine the way fire travels from the pan to the barrel. The process involves the use of camera, computers, and a physics interface. What we learn may change the way we think about flintlock tradition.

Part 1 -- Black Powder Ignition Characteristics

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:41:01 -0500

Part 2 -- Initial Pan Experiments

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:50:57 -0500

Part 3 -- Photography through the Muzzle

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:12:06 -0500

Part 4 -- Priming Powder Amount by Weight

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:13:22 -0500

Part 5 -- Timing Powder locations in Pan

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:10:12 -0500

Is it better to bank the powder away from the vent?

Part 6 -- High and Low Vent Experiments

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:38:02 -0500

Low Vent Test Phase

Load Compression and Accuracy

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:05:34 -0500

We attempt to measure the effect of seating pressure on both percussion and flintlock rifles. - Larry Pletcher and Steve Chapman -

Dixon's 2007 Gunmakers' Fair

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 12:15:36 -0500

Rescued by the Susquehanna Rangers

Slow Motion at Gun Makers’ Hall

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:17:31 -0500

Are you interested in watching an original J. Manton in slow motion? How about a wheel lock? BlackPowderMag was able to do just that at Friendship this spring.

Ultra High Speed Flintlock Movie

Mon, 28 May 2007 21:14:44 -0500

It's finally ready! Flintlocks with multiple variables at 5000 frames/second. This movie will run at GunMakers' Hall this spring. Here's your chance to see it early. There are some changes that will probably be made to this page when the editors get together.

GunMakers Panel Discussion Part VI

Tue, 22 May 2007 23:41:05 -0500

Blackpowdermag presents Part 6 of the Panel Discussion from GunMakers Hall. Listen as Mark Silver, Jim Chambers, Bob Harn, Wallace Gusler, and LC Rice field audience questions. . . . . . .

GunMakers Panel Discussion Part V

Tue, 22 May 2007 23:27:30 -0500

Blackpowdermag presents a Part 5 of the Panel Discussion from GunMakers Hall. Listen as Mark Silver, Jim Chambers, Bob Harn, Wallace Gusler, and LC Rice field audience questions. . . . . . .