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I admit I am pretty lazy when it comes to posting stuff, so without further procrastination, here you go. My Pietta M1860 Army: And the target: I will say this. We (my cousin and I) had about a mile hike to the shooting spot (on public land well away from any houses), I was shooting quickly...

Does anyone make a quality historically correct Colt double cavity bullet mould? I want one that casts pointed conical bullets, not like the Lee and Lyman round nose conicals. I know about the Pedersoli double cavity moulds and have read that they are hit and miss in terms of the projectiles...

Came across this while perusing their militaria. Photo from the site: Link to the listing: http://www.germanmilitaria.com/OtherNations/photos/C044870.html It has an interesting 1851 Navy-style latch retrofitted to the loading lever. What do you guys think of this? Genuine, or not? Just curious...

If this is the wrong section, Mods, please move to the right one. I picked up this pencil a while ago and would like to know more about it. Here is a photo: It was made by Luxor, and it constructed of either Bakelite or phenolic plastic. Any info would be appreciated.

I have been wondering if anyone has ever done a '1st Allin'-style trapdoor conversion of one of the various reproduction rifled muskets available. It seems like it would work in theory. You could use .577 Snider brass as the basis of the cartridges. Just one of those thoughts that popped into...

I came across this photo a while ago and there was no info as to who the men are or (more importantly) what the rifle is. It is clearly a Mauser action on some kind of aluminum stock. The barrel has cooling rings in the visible section. Any info appreciated.

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TKg8pSZDDOU WARNING! You will be surprised.

Hello all. I have begun saving the drippings from cooking bacon. I currently have a jar for pork bacon fat and a jar for beef bacon fat. If anyone has any recommendations on ratios/methods of preparation, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

What is the ballpark value for a '70s Zoli Prodution Mississippi Rifle? I have found one for sale online for $374.95. Is that a good price for such a gun? Are these generally considered a quality and accurate gun? Here is a link...

My brother bought some Pyrodex pellets formed in 30 grain pellets. Can these be used in a revolver? Any tips for loading?

Hello everyone. I joined the forum recently and this is my first post. Yesterday, I received in the mail my first gun of any kind, a Pietta Model 1860 Army revolver. I am posting this to find out what I need to know to before I start shooting. I already have a vast knowledge of guns in general...