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Hi All: I know this question ranks up there with mini-14 vs AR, and Mossy vs. 870, but I'm really on the fence here, and would appreciate your long term experience with either of these 1911's... I have been struggling over the Compact ES and the CDP II Ultra...any advise/suggestions to...

Here I am 1st time firing my 3rd Model Bess that I picked up second hand. Up to this point I had never fired a flinter. Could not have done it without the help and expereince within this board. Thank you all! .75gr FF, .69ball with some paper. FF in the pan. What an experience. :D...

Hi All: Well, after many months of dreaming about owning a flintlock, I finally pulled the trigger :rolleyes: on a slightly used 3rd pattern BrownBess. As I have now officially graduated into the world of BP shooting, I just wanted thank you all for answering my many questions (some of...

Hi All: Sorry if this is a silly question (still on the VERY steep part of the learning curve)...but I've been trying to get a feel of which powder, and how much, is commonly used in a .72cal BB. Some people say they run 2F in the barrel, and 4F in the pan. Other say 3F is fine for both...

Hi All: First, I really appreciate the commentary in the other thread regarding my questions about a good starter Musket. The feedback has been nothing short of great! I have another question regarding a comment on a used .75 cal BB for sale. It states that it shoots "a .715...

Hi All: After much soul searching, I've decided to dive into the world of muzzleloaders. Wanting to start at "the beginning", I want to get a manageable flintlock, but am unsure of starter kit vs. purchase. I'm pretty handy, and am willing to take on a Brown Bess type starter kit, but...