Recent content by Mokwepa

Hi guys I started a post a long while ago but only recently built a new forge and picked up a hammer. Im loving the forging stuff and have a few blades i would love to make. Any way. Hi to Bikerdoc, HSO, 7x57 and a few others i forget (been a while). These guys tought me how to...

Thanks guys, my other hobies are getting the better of me. Seriously into bp hunting now. Spending all my time now casting and making powder. As soon as the forge gets fired up, ill be back. Again, thanks for all the support in the past.

Been a long time, but just to let you guys know that I sold all my knives to some american guests for R6500 (just short of $1000). Not bad for a amatuer hey? Kept the kwena bowie though.

BP supplies are available but a permit is required to buy 11 caps. Our laws are so skrewed up, I have to get a permit from 400km away to buy caps. I can buy primers close by on my 38s license. I cannot stock up on caps either as we are limited as to how many tins we can buy and I only go to town...

Hi guys, its been a while. I have a problem getting caps and would like to know if there is a conversion for my lyman that will allow me to use small pistol primers. I can easily get primers and am using them at the moment with good results but it involves me picking the anvil out, not the...

Now the big ? With a .50 cal lead ball (weighed mine at 177gn) , what velocity should i work up to for hunting? I have different rubber to try out and obviously, faster is better but what would you guys considder to be minimum velocity? I have a chrono and will crono mine but want your...

Obviously head shots are best, but would a solid body shot (50cal LB) kill a rabbit?

Hi Guys Off the knife making thing for a short while, Trying my hand at hunting with a slingshot. I have the equiptment to hunt efectively (ie .22, shotguns etc) but choose to make life difficult for myself and am trying the fairly primitive styles of hunting. I have heard many stories of...

PLAIN for me too. Much easier to maintain and more than good enough for most jobs. Serated has its advantages for rescue ie. cutting tough rope, seat belts etc. but a good sharp plain edge will also do the job. Plain is much more versatile.

Yey, its about time doc. Great to see that you making progress. Looks very good, i like the blank skeleton handel idea. Sparked an idea in my head. Planning on taking my new bowie out for a bit of a survivor hunt type, few days, kinda thing. Good to see you got your own post. Dont forget mine...

Done with the bandoleer, looks quite smart for a amateur, i think. Ill try get a pic up tomorrow (doing a day gamedrive though, if i get a chance)

I think it looks great. A smart looking, usable knife. Great blade shape for everyday use. Do you buy your micarta or make it? (i have no idea how its made and if you can make it yourself)

Hey there Bikerdoc. Looks like a good project. Dont turn this into a kitchen knife, do something nice for yourself. Got internet at home, thanks to the wife, dial up though(goes with the primitive thing i gues:))...........like watching paint dry. Finished my sheath today. Going to polish...

Get those pics up Bikerdoc, any of those going to be biggies? Should i do a sheath with tassels? I know its porno, but to be honest, im never realy going to carry it except when i hunt, there it'll kinda fit in with my .50cal BP or bow.

Sounds good. I need some ideas for a sheath. I have no inspiration at the moment. Got any pics of what might look nice for this bowie. I quite like the western style but dont have any ideas.