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I have been shooting & hunting with Muzzleloaders since the 1970's My favorite is the Pedersoli Classic Side-by-Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge Percussion. I think In-lines are cheating. I recently won a Traditions Deerhunter Rifle - .50 Cal Percussion, in a raffle, it works great. I bought 200 #11 caps & several pounds of powder from local gun/sports shops, Walmart was out of both.

I’m so thrilled that you’ve released this video, Ethan! I’ve only recently been introduced to Armstrong’s rifles through the purchase of one of Dick Miller’s rifles in the Armstrong style. Nothing short of superb!

Bub, I'm just getting into muzzleloaders. I found your channel pretty fast, and I want to say that this video was amazing. Your channel along with others have really encouraged me to get out and put some lead down range. Depending on how this season goes practicing I may have an entry out next year, we'll see. But seeing you get out and have fun definitely is a motivation, thanks for the video!

Love it! Great idea.

I don’t have any experience with muzzle loaders but I do have experience with reloading. Why don’t they make some projectiles that are 150-200 grains so you can get better velocity? Velocity does more damage that projectile weight. I reload 125g Barnes ttsx in my 308 and it’s devastating. A typical 308 is 150-175 grains. I know it’s 50 cal so it’s a much bigger bullet so it may not be possible to get a lighter projectile but I think it would work well if it’s possible.

Hello, I use a TC .50 Hawken and CVA .54 Hawken. Both flinters. Are they period correct? Nope, and I don't care. My best powder horn is a round whiskey flask. My horn one isn't waterproof enough. I preload pop top diabetic test strip bottles with powder charges. Someone hacks on those or the rest of my impromptu gear, they just get a disinterested response. It's 2024. I use what works for my hunts. I'm not David Crockett. He'd be wearing gortex too if he travelled through time to today, and probably trade Betsey for Winchester Model 70 - 30.06. Explore the sport, get what you need and/or want, learn and experiment (safely) for what makes your experience the best, and enjoy. The world is full of d!¢ks. Don't let them #$@& your day.

I have a .36 cal.John Armstrong kit gun from tow built about 10 years ago and love it ,,engraved by Gregg Dixion,,Another great vid Eathan !!!

I hope they can compete with CVA Scout Centerfire rifles. Definately (dont) make a muzzle loading system thats reliant on large rifle primers. When politics change they quickley become unavailable while 209's are still plentiful. Could maybe OEM barrels from MGM too.

ART! Good to see you on the web with Ethan. Fare Well, old friend! TD

I really don’t know what you had to say about CVA Muzzle loaders, you were talking so much about bolt action rifles I just shut the video off and went looking for something that was dedicated to muzzle loaders. Just my two cents but was not interesting to some who wants to get into muzzle loading.

Beautiful rifles. Great video

My favorite style of rifle. I need to build up my skills before I try to build one of my own. thank you for all of the close ups of the guns. it is really helpful to see his work like that.

Another great video.... Thank you Ethan for all you for the muzzleloader community.

Another excellent video, Ethan. John Armstrong was one of the most talented gun builders of the Golden age. And Art is a great asset to the muzzleloading community today. Thanks for sharing

I have a longrifle built by the late A. C. Price of Maryland about 1970... It was made based on the work of John Armstrong...

That was awesome. I love to hear the history of these great gun makers .

Art is a great teacher and extremely talented artist. We need to hear more from him. Thanks for making this video.

Wow some great points there, I feel lime I learned some valuable knowledge from this, Awsome video!

I want to see only one season, no bow, and muzzleloader season, just deer season

Suggest reducing your powder charge. Start by 10 grains, check your pattern, and work up as needed. You've got too much compression for the resistance and it's pushing your wad through your shotload faster than the loose shot can move. For giggles, try a lightweight cloth "bag", like a glove finger shape, and put your shot in that before loading. Opening towards the muzzle. Load normally; powder, wad, shot(bag), card. The results are noticeable, and should solve your doughnutting issue at any amount of powder.

THAT is a sharp looking rifle. Your extras have really transformed a quality base piece to a very satisfying personalized work. Curious. What song(s) were you drumming to? From Wipeout to Black Dog (Zeppelin) to The Little Drummer Boy, which one set the stage? Lol I've never distressed one of my own pieces (I'm pretty rough on my gear and it happens on its own), but have been involved in helping others out. A two foot length of chain dropped and swung has a good effect, as well as just dropping armfulls of junk on the piece. I foresee you moving to scratchbuilding from components eventually. I've made 9 over the years; cutting the stock, inletting all pieces, etc., and make everything but barrel and lock (although have experience with both). There are a short few non-negotiable musts regarding placement, but once (easily) mastered, the rest is purely up to you. I am sure you can do it. Again, great work.

Are you experiencing gas cutting in your breech area specifically where the breech plug meets the beginning of the lands/grooves? I have 4 different cva’s that have developed gas cutting in this area and experience blow by.

Wow, looks just like someone painted some stripes on some wood.

When you were figuring out what powder charge you gun liked, did you do five grain increments or 10 grain? How did you end up with 80?

I loaded one of my 1851 Uberti Navy's loaded and uncapped for a year and I live in south Alabama. If fired all six rounds fine.

Change the blackpowder rifle to fire a Ne. w Blackpowder Straight Walled Brass case ..why change the ole fashion tradition..change the rifle to comply with new straight walled brass ammo

You'd get a better test if you'd lay the jugs end to end rather than side by side.

Ethan Sounds like a WONDERFUL opportunity and a great business for a young man with a family. I love your content and respect your knowledge and experience in muzzle loading. A diner is a volatile bizz to get into but with passion, gumption, and a good family and friends to back you, this will be a success. I am too dang old these days to travel (71) but If I traveled I would come in to a small town cafe to toast you and yours. GOOD ON YA MATE! PS: wishing all the best for you, your lady and your new wee little one on the way.

love the Barnes! I took my NV bull elk with the 290 TMZ and it looks the same.

Too much fragmentation for deer hunting.. a lot of ruined meat!

Hello everyone, it is not leaving it outside in the garage or on the porch that's the problem. In my experience it is extreme cold temperatures in the vehicle that I've left it in and then jumping in and turning on the heat that is the problem. So when I put mine in my vehicle I insulate it from the heat that I'm going to use in the morning or evening getting tours from my hunt. I have left my muzzleloader loaded for just about a year and it still went off. Granted it did seem like it had less power. I hope that helps you God bless shoot straight stay safe

Try 120 grains next

Is this right you Americans can just own black powder guns like air guns ??? There not actually classed as firearms???

Ethan, God bless you, your family and best of luck on your business venture. I just picked up my first muzzleloader (a Jaeger!) and anxious to get started at the young age of 68.

Man i love that, shes beautiful, shoots great. I wish more of the new ones looked like that, most of them are too shiny and have too much polished brass lol.

Reloading-Depot is a scam. Got scammed for $108.79 for some caps.

Hi Ethan, I'm about 7 hours away from the Kibler shop and I see they're opening for tours this weekend. Do you think it's worth the long trip for me as someone new to flintlocks? I'm buying a fowler from them in the next month or so. Maybe there's something else in the area that'd make it worthwhile?

Have to ask what do you think of ballistol

Cabellas has remington in stock. Don't know how long

Thank you for this honest shooting review by including the misses!

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO. I ENJOYED VERY MUCH! I'VE BEEN SHOOTING BLACKPOWDER RIFLES FOR OVER 40 YEARS. I STARTED WITH A CVA, THEN WENT TO THOMPSON CENTER, THEN BUILT A TENNESSEE RIFLE FLINTLOCK WITH PARTS FROM TRACK OF THE WOLF HERE IN MINNESOTA. ALL 54 CAL. AND ALL GREAT SHOOTERS!

Good shots always claim luck

My name is NOT Ethan, and I love muzzleloading....and coffee

I wonder if Mr Woodfill is related to the WW1 Hoosier named Woodfill?

Wow, great video. Thank you for sharing. This will be a great retirement project for me. I've only got about 20 years left! ;-) (Man, what ever happened to 25 & out? I've already got way more than my 25 in!)

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Hello , I enjoy all your videos, question on your cva lr what scope are you using?

I was very fortunate to meet Brain at a York meet. He has so much knowledge with a willingness to share. Remarkable. Thank you for sharing your interview with him in a timeless format on TH-cam that will allow new interests the ability to learn as well.

Plug Tabasco soaked in amonia for 6 months, then strained then used

If I'm seeing correctly you are resting on the barrel . I would recommend not doing that before changing your load or scope settings. You will definitely notice the difference. Hopefully this helps