The variable powder charge with each shot is one of the best things about muzzleloaders. I can load my Pedersoli Bess with 30-40 grains of powder under the ball for a low-recoil, quiet plinking load, or I can load it with 100 grains for a more stout load. I know you can do the same with many modern guns, but you have to load a bunch of light and heavy cartridges, remember to bring them with you each time you go out, keep them separated, etc. With a muzzleloader you just load whatever amount you want for each shot on the fly.
Is it possible to use some kind of a load of shot with muzzleloaders if your hunting situation calls for a shot on small game like a squarrel or a rabbit or a snake or something like that?
@@georgewashington1621 With a smoothbore like the Bess you absolutely can. You have to play around with shot and powder amounts to see what your gun patterns best with. You can do the same in a rifled ML, but the rifling tends to do weird things with shot patterning, so you'd likely be limited to very close range (think traditional archery hunting ranges). Who knows, though? You might find a powder charge and shot load that does fairly well even through rifling. You just have to experiment and see how it goes.
@@crominion6045 Oh crud, ofcourse! I forgot that the one in the video has rifling and rifling does wierd things to shot, i've seen how people shot shotshells from their shotguns with rifled chokes through paper on youtube!
@@georgewashington1621 One other thing: do not use steel shot in a ML. You want to use lead or bismuth, something soft enough not to damage your bore. Modern shotgun bores are protected by the plastic wad/shot cup, but MLs have the shot right against the bore. Some have messed around with using modern shotgun wads in certain smoothbore MLs, but I've never tried it, so I don't know how well it works.
@@poppasmurf9624 Both sides were buying them as fast as they could, so I'd say it's not on the rifle. That said the UK absolutely should have come in on the side of the Confederates, the third missed opportunity to avoid the bad timeline.
@@ricktaylor5744 It is. Originally they would have been boxwood or fired clay. Bondo works well and is easy to procure. The bullet mould and the baseplug moulds were NOE products.
Haven't heard an Atta-boy on Ballistol in a long time, when I first subbed to your channel a several years ago, that was my introduction to Ballistol, and I appreciated finding a none toxic alternative for cleaning and lubing. Well, I contacted then via a link you provided, and they sent me a free Welcome package! Sold me on them for life!
Guess I should have waited before I made a comment huh? But as far as time time is never wasted. If you learn something from it, that's only my opinion but lol
Thanks for always teaching me things i never knew and doing it in a funny manner but making us feel like we're all just out there with you and john having a good time
There's something very satisfying about the slower pace of the black powder muzzleloading firearms whether they're pistols rifles or shotguns. It gives you time to savor the shot that you just took and will reloading anticipate your next shot.
I'm jealous. I don't know when you made this video but you're walking around with just a shirt on. I'm freezing my butt off. Start off real slow this year before he got cold quick. It's just Kansas talking. That's all I got to say about that lol
Ahh.. civil war history. Replica or no. Nice. My descendant on my dad's side fought in the 24th VA Regiment and fought in Gettysburg. Wounded during Pickett's Charge and later captured.
That is so neat! Today alot of shooting is done so fast and frenetic. That gun allows a person to relax and the suspense of waiting as you load that thing is incredible
If you own or can borrow them, a video on the revolvers used in the confederacy during the civil war would be awesome. Then, you can do a video on revolvers used in the union. That would be really cool.
I got mine in the 1970s. Had it fixed up fir NSSA competition. Mine was made in England by Parkwr Hale. Altered trigger pull to 3 1/2 pounds, filled rear sight with silver solder then made a knife file cut. Used red nail polish on front sight. Got a mold for proper caliber. They came in various ".58" sizes like .577, .575, etc. Found abiut 43 grains of FF was good for 50 yd target load. Liked it much better than the Springfield
Such a unique shotgun yet you have not posted one in years of being on TH-cam, so if I may request a video of the AA-12 that would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much for your great videos.
What should you shoot at? How about a Yankee, or a Republican rhino? I’ve re-enacted many a Civil War event with a similar replica. Great rifle. Never had a problem.
I just won this exact same Parker Hale 1858 Parker Hale on Gunbroker. After I saw this video I really wanted one and almost got a Pedersoli Repro. But what makes this special is it’s made in Birmingham and has a progressive barrel like the originals.
25 лет, возможно, не потолок для этого оружия. Продают мечи и ножи, и вряд-ли они колбасы на ужин. Человек слаб, я убеждался в этом не раз. Хороший ножик выручит в трудную минуту, но для этого нужен хороший мастер. Планета бывает хорошей, Плутон и Сатурн не годны для жизни. Земля не будет Марсом или Плутоном. Ножи бывают очень хороши.
I have an Enfield 2 band Parker Hale reproduction. These are great rifles. They are so much fun to shoot. Imagine the devastation of these soft 500 grain minie balls on the human body.....wow.
One of my brothers has a muzzleloader. I guess I should find out more about it. I haven't seen it in a very long time. Don't even know what model it is. I will call that a fail on my part.😐
I have a couple that I have not shot. I want too. Just haven't done it. I bought one made by a friend from a kit in 1986. I would like to shoot it. I think I need a black powder friend to stop by and help me get it done. The other is a Thomson Center New England.
Keep burning that black powder, Hickok!
5th
We all know you're too young for civil war service. You rode with Teddy Roosevelt carrying that 30-40 Krag.😉
Im from Canada and sadly, I went boating with my gun safe and lost everything when I sank the boat. Pray for me gents 😢
Hang in there!
The variable powder charge with each shot is one of the best things about muzzleloaders. I can load my Pedersoli Bess with 30-40 grains of powder under the ball for a low-recoil, quiet plinking load, or I can load it with 100 grains for a more stout load. I know you can do the same with many modern guns, but you have to load a bunch of light and heavy cartridges, remember to bring them with you each time you go out, keep them separated, etc. With a muzzleloader you just load whatever amount you want for each shot on the fly.
Is it possible to use some kind of a load of shot with muzzleloaders if your hunting situation calls for a shot on small game like a squarrel or a rabbit or a snake or something like that?
@@georgewashington1621 With a smoothbore like the Bess you absolutely can. You have to play around with shot and powder amounts to see what your gun patterns best with. You can do the same in a rifled ML, but the rifling tends to do weird things with shot patterning, so you'd likely be limited to very close range (think traditional archery hunting ranges). Who knows, though? You might find a powder charge and shot load that does fairly well even through rifling. You just have to experiment and see how it goes.
@@crominion6045 Oh crud, ofcourse! I forgot that the one in the video has rifling and rifling does wierd things to shot, i've seen how people shot shotshells from their shotguns with rifled chokes through paper on youtube!
@@georgewashington1621 One other thing: do not use steel shot in a ML. You want to use lead or bismuth, something soft enough not to damage your bore. Modern shotgun bores are protected by the plastic wad/shot cup, but MLs have the shot right against the bore. Some have messed around with using modern shotgun wads in certain smoothbore MLs, but I've never tried it, so I don't know how well it works.
Man i love Muskets, their the caveman of rifles sort of
People can't get enough of the rifles that built America lol
That's a rifle that built the Empire.
@@chaimafaghet7343 And the one that failed the Southern traitors
@@poppasmurf9624 Both sides were buying them as fast as they could, so I'd say it's not on the rifle. That said the UK absolutely should have come in on the side of the Confederates, the third missed opportunity to avoid the bad timeline.
It may be slow, but it will mess you up. .58 cal. 😯 OOF!
That NOE Pritchett bullet laid that buffalo right on down. Love it!
(Thanks for the mention, again 👍)
Is that a plug in the base of that bullet?
@@ricktaylor5744 It is. Originally they would have been boxwood or fired clay. Bondo works well and is easy to procure.
The bullet mould and the baseplug moulds were NOE products.
@@plowboysghost thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. it is very much appreciated
@@ricktaylor5744 ...ain't saying that I know much...but I'm glad to try to help.
I like watching the civil war veterans reunion videos on TH-cam usually filmed in the 20s or 30s.
It really sucks here in Oregon. I can’t believe that they pissed on our Second Amendment!
I agree.
Haven't heard an Atta-boy on Ballistol in a long time, when I first subbed to your channel a several years ago, that was my introduction to Ballistol, and I appreciated finding a none toxic alternative for cleaning and lubing. Well, I contacted then via a link you provided, and they sent me a free Welcome package! Sold me on them for life!
Guess I should have waited before I made a comment huh? But as far as time time is never wasted. If you learn something from it, that's only my opinion but lol
I would be pissed if I figured out that Hickok fought for those yankees
As opposed to the losers?
Thanks for always teaching me things i never knew and doing it in a funny manner but making us feel like we're all just out there with you and john having a good time
I can't imagine loading that thing in battle during conflict- one would have to be fast re- loading. Or use your bayonet or your dead.
About 20 seconds and you have ~2 ranks behind you firing out of sync. You're not an individual soldier, you're part of a weapons system.
@@chaimafaghet7343 Nerve racking non the less!
@@oreally8605 that’s why marching is emphasized, harmony and discipline can defeat nerves.
I fell for your civil war claim...
Not a fan of Muzzleloaders but I appreciate the history and appreciate the video sir. Thank you!
😬😬😬 hahaha it was a joke 😬😬😬
Thank you for your hard work!
Dry balling. Sounds like that might chafe 😮
There's something very satisfying about the slower pace of the black powder muzzleloading firearms whether they're pistols rifles or shotguns. It gives you time to savor the shot that you just took and will reloading anticipate your next shot.
Rifle Ótimo Boa Mira Top Demais 🇧🇷
Just got home from building this country ; ) can t watch the news ) FREEDOM = PRICELESS )
This is totally bob ross of guns
My grandson has one he shoots (2 band Enfield)in competition. I shoot a 69 caliber Rifled Plymouth.
I loved the lever action rifle you had with the suppressor really cool
This is what I carry at re-enactments and NSSA matches, but the 3 band model. Fantastic rifles. I’ve never had any issues with it besides the cones.
How fast could you re-load in a simulated battle?
Good stuff keeping culture alive through reenactments. I love those things
Just sitting here in canada reading the latest gun ban list. Haven't seen this beauty in there yet. Thanks for show sir. always a blast
Where did you find the hollow base bullets app for it I need some for my 58 caliber
Where do you buy your replicas
Bought this one at Dixie Gun Works.
Beautiful Firearm
Hey hickok45 where do you get your percussion caps from I'm having trouble finding #10
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Always great hanging out with you Boss.
I'm jealous. I don't know when you made this video but you're walking around with just a shirt on. I'm freezing my butt off. Start off real slow this year before he got cold quick. It's just Kansas talking. That's all I got to say about that lol
👍🏻👍🏻
I would never run from you
Thank you. Merry Christmas. God Bless and stay safe.
Love all you do. Great job.
Muzzleloader rifles are awesome
Beautiful gun,I love the civil war stuff that would be a cool gun to own and shoot on Sunday’s
And I thought that we built this city on rock and roll lol
Funny I watched the original video for the first time a couple nights ago
*Dixie intenseifes*
Tap on the ball sounds nasty dangerous projectile weapon type thing
Nice gotta love these old classics. It’s oddly satisfying to watch that rifle get loaded.
Ahh.. civil war history. Replica or no. Nice. My descendant on my dad's side fought in the 24th VA Regiment and fought in Gettysburg. Wounded during Pickett's Charge and later captured.
I think you've oiled your projectile or it's mighty crusty
I been carrying my TC Hawkins.50 flintlock this whole rifle season and ready for late muzzleloader to be in I thoroughly enjoy black powder firearms
Always fun watching Hickok45 with a Black Powder Rifle. Shooting them is so enjoyable, it makes you slow down and enjoy the feeling. Thanks!
I don't believe the original 1858 Enfield 2 band had a bayonet lug. These two band rifles usually ended up with the artillery units.
This must have been the Paratrooper version.
Royal Marines. Or in the case of the US, the whatever they can get their hands on version.
Nice show I'm here now and squealing with delight
Need to make a song called ".58 caliber"
That is so neat! Today alot of shooting is done so fast and frenetic. That gun allows a person to relax and the suspense of waiting as you load that thing is incredible
If you own or can borrow them, a video on the revolvers used in the confederacy during the civil war would be awesome. Then, you can do a video on revolvers used in the union. That would be really cool.
How safe is it to beat on black powder with a rod in the barrel
I got mine in the 1970s. Had it fixed up fir NSSA competition. Mine was made in England by Parkwr Hale. Altered trigger pull to 3 1/2 pounds, filled rear sight with silver solder then made a knife file cut. Used red nail polish on front sight. Got a mold for proper caliber. They came in various ".58" sizes like .577, .575, etc. Found abiut 43 grains of FF was good for 50 yd target load. Liked it much better than the Springfield
Just like the founding fathers intended.
I highly doubt they intended to get their rifles from Birmingham. They might have expected a ball or two from one.
Probably not a lot of people are like me but I've always been fascinated by matchlocks. Hard to find though
Such a unique shotgun yet you have not posted one in years of being on TH-cam, so if I may request a video of the AA-12 that would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much for your great videos.
What should you shoot at? How about a Yankee, or a Republican rhino? I’ve re-enacted many a Civil War event with a similar replica. Great rifle. Never had a problem.
Just picked one of these up! $495 beautiful rifle absolutely love it. Though I'm still debating if I overpaid since I'm new to bp. 😅
I’m crying a wee bit I was with my dad when he sold his last musket I almost yelled no don’t do it we got ripped off
I just won this exact same Parker Hale 1858 Parker Hale on Gunbroker. After I saw this video I really wanted one and almost got a Pedersoli Repro. But what makes this special is it’s made in Birmingham and has a progressive barrel like the originals.
25 лет, возможно, не потолок для
этого оружия. Продают мечи и ножи, и вряд-ли они колбасы на
ужин. Человек слаб, я убеждался
в этом не раз. Хороший ножик
выручит в трудную минуту, но
для этого нужен хороший мастер.
Планета бывает хорошей, Плутон и Сатурн не годны для жизни. Земля не будет Марсом или Плутоном. Ножи бывают очень
хороши.
I have an Enfield 2 band Parker Hale reproduction. These are great rifles. They are so much fun to shoot. Imagine the devastation of these soft 500 grain minie balls on the human body.....wow.
Well I wanted to know how long it was used after the civil war has it ever been reissued was it a hunter
Sometimes it feels right just to have one shot
Nice gun. Never shot a muzzleloader.
I think its a understatement to say that we'd all love to have a chance to shoot with hickok45 and John...what an awesome experience that would be!
One of my brothers has a muzzleloader. I guess I should find out more about it. I haven't seen it in a very long time. Don't even know what model it is. I will call that a fail on my part.😐
I have a couple that I have not shot. I want too. Just haven't done it. I bought one made by a friend from a kit in 1986. I would like to shoot it. I think I need a black powder friend to stop by and help me get it done. The other is a Thomson Center New England.
Congratulations on 25 years with that rifle. Also, perfect shot on the buffalo!
Estes bought the Goex brand and are supposed to start selling Goex in the spring of 2023.
I've been wanting a good replica muzzle loader all year, any recommendations for an affordable one that won't blow my face off? My funds are looooooow
God. Guts and GUNS. Til we drop .UNITED WE STAND .
The Parker Hale reproductions are well made rifles. I've had one for a few years and it's a joy to shoot.
I'm still amazed by how much we learn with every single video of your channel
Ik seriously, like I didn’t know he carried the musket in 1863! You learn something new everyday
brown noser..
I heard Estes bought Goex, but haven’t seen anything new from them.
Cool rifle but not as cool as an independence Charleville Musket😉👍
Got my first ML couple months ago! Not that old but a new owner! Lol Keep it up Hickok45!! Ty
I can’t imagine having to use one of these in a battle situation. Although it would be relaxing now.
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And I don't understand why loading the cat would be on hathcock
Could you tell some stories about riding dinosaurs to school?😁
31st, 1 December 2022
How yesterday. Where I am it is already the 2nd of December.
The men and women who went to war using that thing were some of the bravest or maybe the stupidest.
Nice
I wonder if you could try indonesian ss assault rifle
I am amazed at how you teach proper use of guns, how can you teach a man with one arm to pick and defend his family with a gun?
Awesome Video
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Would you do a review on the brg9 elite!!!
Please review a Palmetto state armory dagger !!!
Luv them powder guns 🥰
One should never go off half-cocked!
Howdy Thats pretty
A 20 ga. shotgun shell makes a handy powder holder. Plug it with a 5/8" dowel.
You mean for pre-measured charges? Or do you mean a way to carry your powder with you?