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Hello, Does anyone know who made the cap and ball revolvers with the markings BFB on the barrel and also an encircled star marking on the barrel near the wedge slot? Thanks

Hi, New to reloading here, and have a question about reloading for cap and ball conversions. Anyone reload with a plain ole .454" round ball, lubricated felt wad over black powder for your conversions? Would make it easier for me as I have plenty of both for my other cap and ball revolvers. The...

Hi Had a discount card and gift card for bass pro shops, and yesterday was picking up some reloading supplies for a .45 LC conversion in my 58 remington. They had some lead flat point bullets from hornady, .454" 255 grain cowboy bullets. Ended up picking up a box. Anyone use these for reloading...

Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my harbor freight 7/16" .44 wad punch to a drill press mounted one from buffalo arms. I'm a little confused on which size to get, .450 or .451? I'm thinking .450. Here's a link to their punches: http://www.buffaloarms.com/drill_press_wad_cutters_pr-4113.aspx...

Hi all, How is the quality of Armi Sport muzzleloaders compared to Pedersoli with the 1861 Springfield Muskets? Thanks!

Hi folks, Put some rounds on paper with the remington revolving carbine today, it's shooting about 12" low and 6" right pretty consistently with different loads. How do I adjust the semi buckhorn type sight it has? Thanks for your time.

Hi folks, I've been thinking about getting a Remington revolving carbine, or a detachable shoulder stock for colt 1851/1860 revolver. I have stumbled on what I consider a good deal on a 1866 revolving carbine. Those of you who own the remington revolving carbine, what is your take on the gun...

Here's a doozy... I was swapping the bore on my T/C .50 cal Hawken rifle with a cleaning patch on a patch holder, and the patch holder came off my rod, the threads must've not fit like I thought they did... wet patch by the way. I blew some of the wetness out with a air compressor, the good news...

Hi all, I'm looking to get a ar500 gong target to use with handguns and some rifle rounds (mainly 30-30 for the rifle). Will 1/4" thickness do the job? Also going to use a .50 muzzleloader on it. Thanks

Those of you who have loaded shot shells with lee loaders, can the shells be cycled in a pump or semi auto or will they jam? Thanks!

Alright guys, I thought this would be fun to see. If you know this quote and tell me what movie it comes from you win the grand prize. (What's the prize? The satisfaction of a job well done :D). It's a hard one. "He's gonna make trouble for hisself". "No, he's going make a name for himself".

Hi, I've got an opportunity to buy a colt 1860 army signature series for a good price with the accessories, (Wood box, with signed nipple wrench, bullet mold, powder flask, cap tin, and non fluted spare cylinder). How much are the accessories worth? It would be great to know! Thanks!

Hi guys, Is there a way to make a shoulder stock for a cap and ball revolver? Have any of you?

Saw a CVA imported Armi San Marcos 3rd model dragoon in seemingly good condition for sale. What would you pay for one of those?

Hi guys, I have the opportunity to buy a Armi Jager .58 2 band Musket, almost positve it's a zoauve, for $200. The gun is used, looks like it has been shot some, here's some pics. I was told by the seller that he got it from a friend who got it from his grandfather, so this could have some years...

Have any of you made a display/loading stand for your black powder revolver? (Not the cylinder loaders). If so, would you mind telling me how you did it? Thanks!

Hi guys, what do you think of this holster kit? Is it a good buy? Seems a little expensive for a slim jim kit, but its 7-8 oz leather, so it may be of good quality. I'll make holsters by from scratch at some point, just want to get in on it...

So my TC hawken bore is most likely a 1:48, what's the best bullet to cast? Minnie, Round ball, real, maxi? Round balls take less lead which is a plus.

Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you know what the twist rate is in a TC Hawken .50? Thanks!

What are the proper procedures for preparing a new bullet mold? I have another mold that I have been using and it works great but this new mold will not cast a ball, I pour in the lead and only a small amount goes in. What's the problem? (The mold is hot, I wasn't using it straight from the box...