Good stuff. I have found with patent breech rifles that the cleaning method recommended by T/C back when they actually produced traditional BP firearms, was to remove the barrel and nipple, stick the breech end into a bucket of hot water and pump a cleaning path up and down the bore until the water coming out of the muzzle is clean. It takes care of the breech and heats up the bore to dry. Then of course make sure the barrel is completely dry and lubricate. Like you said there are a lot of ways to clean BP firearms.
I've been shooting BP guns for 40+ years. My compliments to a well done and very informative series. I guess you can teach an old dog a new trick now and then! I definitely learned a few things watching your video. Thank you.
Thanks for this series, Steve. As an English muzzle loading enthusiast I am a bit of a rare beast, and there are few people my side of the Pond I can talk to for tips, advice etc. This series has been very helpful. I have had my Investarms Hawken .45 for a year now and get great enjoment from it.
@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Yes, it seems that there is one factory in Europe that makes one batch a year. They are ready in June, and I have ordered 3 boxes. They cost about 25 Euros for 250 so are quite pricey. Black powder isn't too difficult, but again at 60 Euros the half kilo it is still quite expensive. I live in France BTW - back in England things are more difficult still!
Thank you very much for this series I have learned a great deal and evidently I have a great deal more to learn thanks again really enjoyed your videos
You're VERY informative and educational on this subject ! You could take what I know about a black powder rifle ( or pistol ) and whatever the price is of a cup of Your favorite cup of coffee at Starbucks and .... ( well at least You can get the caffeine.. flavor of Your choice, at no extra charge ) ! Thank You so very much for this information ! I'm beginning to see this is looking like it's going to get mildly expensive ( at least in the beginning , considering I'll be starting with nothing.. not even a rifle ) !
Many thanks for your instructional. As usual, you've combined good, basic information with some unique alternatives. Like you, I own a Lyman GPR .54 cal. I love the rifle; it's a real tack-driver, but I agree with your advice to pay close attention in cleaning the patent breech. You're right also in that a .38 cal bore brush is a perfect fit for cleaning the patent breech. A .32 cal brass scraper will help also. Another excellent video. Keep 'em comin'!
Thank you for those kind words. There are a lot of topics I would like to cover. I am still at the bottom of the learning curve on making videos. Trying to do it well on a shoestring budget.
Thank you for these Masterclass videos. Not only entertaining, but very informative. Looking for a Hawken style percussion rifle. Once I find one I will start applying lessons learned from your instructions.
I'm toying with the idea of getting into BP shooting. I already make my own BP, and have a double .50 cal roundball mold which I used to pour a bunch of heavily antimonied (sp) lead balls for my powder mill. This was a very well done informative video, thank you! And for those who are easily offended by words alone, beware; He uses the words nipple and buttplug quite often! 😳🤣
I was interested in cleaning out residue oil that is possibly in the nipple by discharging several caps. I solved this problem by storing my black powder guns barrel down in my gun safe. Any residue oil will eventually end up on the floor of the gun case. Give your riffle a quick clean with a patch and you will only need one cap to make sure the channel is clear.
Round ball is the correct projectile for the time period I reenact. Bullet shaped projectiles came into common use latter. 1860's The Minie ball during US Civil war. My rifle barrels are 1-66 twist for patched round ball. Bullet shaped projectiles need a faster twist to stabilize. It's a matter of personal preference.
@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 I had a feeling about the period authenticity.I did not take the twist rate into account.Did not even know there was a 1:66 barrel.Makes sense,though,.Is there such a thing as a barrel with an intermediary twist that works for both ball and bullet?Any special caliber that does that? Are there small caliber black powder guns?
The 1-48 twist in many imported rifles is a compromise attempt to shoot both projectiles. Like all compromises it isn't the best for either. Yes, small bore rifles are available from 32 caliber up. It's best to decide which projectile you want to shoot and build your rifle around that.
I've only had my T.C. Hawken for a short while. I was told it was ok to put it in half cock to dry fire with the set trigger. I hope I haven't wrecked my triggers! rats! I thought I was doing ok and not hurting the gun!
No! never fire your set trigger in half cock! You might break your lock. It isn't good to trip that set trigger with the cock fully forward either. You can bend or break the sear arm on a cheap lock. In my next video I will show you how to use a wooden flint to practice and dry fire without doing damage to the lock or triggers.
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Good stuff. I have found with patent breech rifles that the cleaning method recommended by T/C back when they actually produced traditional BP firearms, was to remove the barrel and nipple, stick the breech end into a bucket of hot water and pump a cleaning path up and down the bore until the water coming out of the muzzle is clean. It takes care of the breech and heats up the bore to dry. Then of course make sure the barrel is completely dry and lubricate. Like you said there are a lot of ways to clean BP firearms.
I've been shooting BP guns for 40+ years. My compliments to a well done and very informative series.
I guess you can teach an old dog a new trick now and then! I definitely learned a few things watching your video. Thank you.
Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed the videos!
For as much as I thought I knew I now know some more very good information. Kind Thanks! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this series, Steve. As an English muzzle loading enthusiast I am a bit of a rare beast, and there are few people my side of the Pond I can talk to for tips, advice etc. This series has been very helpful. I have had my Investarms Hawken .45 for a year now and get great enjoment from it.
I hope it is helpful. Do you have problems getting caps and blackpowder there?
@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Yes, it seems that there is one factory in Europe that makes one batch a year. They are ready in June, and I have ordered 3 boxes. They cost about 25 Euros for 250 so are quite pricey. Black powder isn't too difficult, but again at 60 Euros the half kilo it is still quite expensive. I live in France BTW - back in England things are more difficult still!
Excllent series on the black powder world and safty.
Thank you.
Again, good information…thank you sir! Good shooting!
Thank you very much for this series I have learned a great deal and evidently I have a great deal more to learn thanks again really enjoyed your videos
Happy to know it was helpful.
You're VERY informative and educational on this subject !
You could take what I know about a black powder rifle ( or pistol ) and whatever the price is of a cup of Your favorite cup of coffee at Starbucks
and .... ( well at least You can get the caffeine.. flavor of Your choice, at no extra charge ) !
Thank You so very much for this information ! I'm beginning to see this is looking like it's going to get mildly expensive ( at least in the beginning , considering I'll be starting with nothing.. not even a rifle ) !
It can be expensive, or not. Entry level percussion rifles are very reasonable and a good start.
Great series of videos, thanks a lot for sharing the wealth!!
Thank you!
Many thanks for your instructional. As usual, you've combined good, basic information with some unique alternatives. Like you, I own a Lyman GPR .54 cal. I love the rifle; it's a real tack-driver, but I agree with your advice to pay close attention in cleaning the patent breech. You're right also in that a .38 cal bore brush is a perfect fit for cleaning the patent breech. A .32 cal brass scraper will help also. Another excellent video. Keep 'em comin'!
Thank you for those kind words. There are a lot of topics I would like to cover. I am still at the bottom of the learning curve on making videos. Trying to do it well on a shoestring budget.
Thank you for these Masterclass videos. Not only entertaining, but very informative. Looking for a Hawken style percussion rifle. Once I find one I will start applying lessons learned from your instructions.
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your rifle.
Very good video!
Thank you
Thanks for all the info & great series
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing. Would love to hear flintlock advice you may have!
Thank you. That topic is on my to do list. Probably this spring.
Thanks for sharing
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I'm toying with the idea of getting into BP shooting. I already make my own BP, and have a double .50 cal roundball mold which I used to pour a bunch of heavily antimonied (sp) lead balls for my powder mill.
This was a very well done informative video, thank you!
And for those who are easily offended by words alone, beware; He uses the words nipple and buttplug quite often! 😳🤣
I was interested in cleaning out residue oil that is possibly in the nipple by discharging several caps. I solved this problem by storing my black powder guns barrel down in my gun safe. Any residue oil will eventually end up on the floor of the gun case. Give your riffle a quick clean with a patch and you will only need one cap to make sure the channel is clear.
Loved your series.I feel ready to try. Question:If you are using a rifled barrel,why not shoot a bullet shaped projectile?
Round ball is the correct projectile for the time period I reenact. Bullet shaped projectiles came into common use latter. 1860's The Minie ball during US Civil war. My rifle barrels are 1-66 twist for patched round ball. Bullet shaped projectiles need a faster twist to stabilize. It's a matter of personal preference.
@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 I had a feeling about the period authenticity.I did not take the twist rate into account.Did not even know there was a 1:66 barrel.Makes sense,though,.Is there such a thing as a barrel with an intermediary twist that works for both ball and bullet?Any special caliber that does that? Are there small caliber black powder guns?
The 1-48 twist in many imported rifles is a compromise attempt to shoot both projectiles. Like all compromises it isn't the best for either. Yes, small bore rifles are available from 32 caliber up. It's best to decide which projectile you want to shoot and build your rifle around that.
I've only had my T.C. Hawken for a short while. I was told it was ok to put it in half cock to dry fire with the set trigger. I hope I haven't wrecked my triggers! rats! I thought I was doing ok and not hurting the gun!
No! never fire your set trigger in half cock! You might break your lock. It isn't good to trip that set trigger with the cock fully forward either. You can bend or break the sear arm on a cheap lock. In my next video I will show you how to use a wooden flint to practice and dry fire without doing damage to the lock or triggers.