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[RebelFord81]

I got two shots off at some cottontail rabbits yesterday. I learned that rabbit hunting is harder than I previously thought, especially with a black powder shotgun.

Every time I jumped a rabbit, I aimed the blunderbuss and fired as quickly as I could. The rabbits were smart enough and fast enough to run behind sage brush right when I fired.

Needless to say, the sagebrush took a majority of the shot, and the rabbits got away. This happened twice.

Man, those rabbits are smart.

I’m going to try again tonight, and this time, I’m gonna bring my regular shotgun.

We raise meat rabbits much easier

 

[jpalmatier83]

I got two shots off at some cottontail rabbits yesterday. I learned that rabbit hunting is harder than I previously thought, especially with a black powder shotgun.

Every time I jumped a rabbit, I aimed the blunderbuss and fired as quickly as I could. The rabbits were smart enough and fast enough to run behind sage brush right when I fired.

Needless to say, the sagebrush took a majority of the shot, and the rabbits got away. This happened twice.

Man, those rabbits are smart.

I’m going to try again tonight, and this time, I’m gonna bring my regular shotgun.

Black powder blunderbuss? Id love to own one as a historical weapon. I guess I didn’t know they made modern, functional reproductions. Or is it not a reproduction?

What size? Pistol, short barrel, or full length? Historical firearms fascinate me.

 

[jnicholes]

Black powder blunderbuss? Id love to own one as a historical weapon. I guess I didn’t know they made modern, functional reproductions. Or is it not a reproduction?

What size? Pistol, short barrel, or full length? Historical firearms fascinate me.

It’s a .54 cal working reproduction. They can work with shot or a 54 caliber ball. Here’s a link to where I bought it from if you are interested.

https://muzzle-loaders.com/collecti...ditions-blunderbuss-kit-54-caliber-percussion

The kit is actually pretty easy to put together, and you can use it for target shooting. If your state regulations allow it, you can use it for hunting also.

This one I have has actually seen some use for hunting. First thing I shot with it was a really fat squirrel.

Then, last April, this happened.

Yes, that’s a turkey.

The trick to using this thing is to use .54 caliber over powder wads, lead shot only, and the right load. It’s different for every gun, but mine takes a 4:3 ratio of powder to shot. When I do this, I have 19 inch groups at 12 yards.

My current working load is 80 grains of powder, one over powder wad, 60 grains of #6 shot, and one over shot wad. I have yet to figure out one .54 cal ball.

Anyway, I am rambling. If you are interested in ordering it, PM me and I’ll tell you what you need to build it.

 

[jpalmatier83]

It’s a .54 cal working reproduction. They can work with shot or a 54 caliber ball. Here’s a link to where I bought it from if you are interested.

https://muzzle-loaders.com/collecti...ditions-blunderbuss-kit-54-caliber-percussion

The kit is actually pretty easy to put together, and you can use it for target shooting. If your state regulations allow it, you can use it for hunting also.

This one I have has actually seen some use for hunting. First thing I shot with it was a really fat squirrel.

Then, last April, this happened.

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Yes, that’s a turkey.

The trick to using this thing is to use .54 caliber over powder wads, lead shot only, and the right load. It’s different for every gun, but mine takes a 4:3 ratio of powder to shot. When I do this, I have 19 inch groups at 12 yards.

My current working load is 80 grains of powder, one over powder wad, 60 grains of #6 shot, and one over shot wad. I have yet to figure out one .54 cal ball.

Anyway, I am rambling. If you are interested in ordering it, PM me and I’ll tell you what you need to build it.

Omg, that thing looks amazing. I’ve built a couple center fires. Mostly with (obviously) poly stocks.

That one is, I’m assuming, a percussive cap model as opposed to a flintlock? Have you had issues finding caps? Primers are a bit dry here…

In any case, that’s awesome. Way to get that turkey pilgrim!

I’m gonna look at the site you linked and will probably get one of my own. It’ll be my first black powder.

 

[jnicholes]

Omg, that thing looks amazing. I’ve built a couple center fires. Mostly with (obviously) poly stocks.

That one is, I’m assuming, a percussive cap model as opposed to a flintlock? Have you had issues finding caps? Primers are a bit dry here…

In any case, that’s awesome. Way to get that turkey pilgrim!

I’m gonna look at the site you linked and will probably get one of my own. It’ll be my first black powder.

I’ve had issues finding number 11 caps. However, musket caps are a little easier to come by in my experience. I do know one website that sells them. However, there’s a minimum buy of 1000 caps.

It’s pretty expensive. Not to mention you need a powder measure, a powder flask, a ramrod, a cleaning jag, cleaning materials, lead shot, wads, ball puller, and the powder itself. I actually may have forgotten something. I’m not certain.

For powder, I would suggest either real black powder or pyrodex select. If you can’t find number 11 caps, simply pick up a musket cap nipple for a Traditions firearm. That’s what I had to do.

I strongly suggest you find somebody who has experience with black powder in your area. He/she might be able to show you the ropes of how to do it safely. That’s what I did.

I’m gonna give you fair warning, muzzleloading can be expensive and addicting.

 

[jpalmatier83]

Suddenly the link and copy/paste aren’t working anymore. I’ll look at messaging you.

 

[jpalmatier83]

I’ve had issues finding number 11 caps. However, musket caps are a little easier to come by in my experience. I do know one website that sells them. However, there’s a minimum buy of 1000 caps.

It’s pretty expensive. Not to mention you need a powder measure, a powder flask, a ramrod, a cleaning jag, cleaning materials, lead shot, wads, ball puller, and the powder itself. I actually may have forgotten something. I’m not certain.

For powder, I would suggest either real black powder or pyrodex select. If you can’t find number 11 caps, simply pick up a musket cap nipple for a Traditions firearm. That’s what I had to do.

I strongly suggest you find somebody who has experience with black powder in your area. He/she might be able to show you the ropes of how to do it safely. That’s what I did.

I’m gonna give you fair warning, muzzleloading can be expensive and addicting.

Lol.

Expensive, addicting, and slightly dangerous are my jam.

I’ve been looking into this for a minute. A mid sized blunderbuss may be the thing to toss me over the edge. Although flintlock might be a bit more fun…

Thanks for the info.

 

[jnicholes]

Lol.

Expensive, addicting, and slightly dangerous are my jam.

I’ve been looking into this for a minute. A mid sized blunderbuss may be the thing to toss me over the edge. Although flintlock might be a bit more fun…

Thanks for the info.

They do have a Flintlock model, but I’m not experienced with it. I do have experience with flintlocks in general, though. They only take the real black powder. No substitutes.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thank you for taking the time to write all that out.

Yes, I'm doing equal parts flour & water (by weight). No pink-- must be a shadow. I've been checking the starter throughout the day but haven't caught it in a rise yet. I'm hoping I'm just missing it, but I don't think so.

I should clarify that this is not an established starter. I am trying to get it established. I have not put it in the fridge at all since it is not established or strong enough...as far as I can tell. Though I am looking forward to the time that I can let it rest in the fridge until needed.


Anytime the jar fills up from the accumulation of daily feedings, I make or bake something. I've used it for pancakes, waffles (twice), and discard recipes.

Mine has never puffed over the edge like Jared's. But I did not begin with a "starter." This is following direction of making a starter just using flour and water.

I'm still waiting for my delivery on my wheat berries to grind my own flour. In the meantime, I wanted to get the starter going. I've been using organic all-purpose flour.

I've recently been told that the water should have a pH of 3.5-5 with TDS of around 150. We're on well water but have an RO system. My son says they found they couldn't use their straight RO water for their sourdough starter but had to mix the RO with some tap well water and added vinegar to the water to adjust pH.

Maybe I'm just being too impatient and need to wait it out (continue daily feedings and using most of it whenever jar gets full) another couple weeks??

You know either @ronott1 or I will be happy to send you dehydrated starter free of charge, you have only to ask in a pm.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

We raise meat rabbits much easier

Yes, but then you're not dealing with the wild rabbits that are a) decimating your garden and b) reproducing like, well, RABBITS!