The #11 percussion cap maker seems a lot more complicated than it is. This article and video are part a new Black Powder Project here at GunsAmerica. I met a drop dead genius at SHOT Show of 2017 and interviewed him. He had developed a simple system to reload your .22 LR cartridges, and had [...]
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No Ammo, No Primers, NO PROBLEM – Introduction to Flintlocks
Updated: May 23, 2021Shooting a Flintlock is an absolute blast, and not that difficult an initial learning curve. You don’t need primers, caps, or of course cartridge ammo, so that is a huge plus right there. There are two approaches to the history of firearms. One is obviously historical, and I have to say that it isn’t boring. [...]
How to CLEAN Black Powder Pistols
Updated: May 14, 2021Believe it or not, soapy water is the best cleaner to use on Black Powder and substitutes. The advanced gun cleaning products are really made for smokeless power that is not corrosive. There is no guarantee that a cleaner or oil will deactivate the acids in black powder fouling, but soap does. I guess I [...]
Casting Balls and Bullets for Black Powder Pistols
Updated: May 9, 2021Bullet casting is not a complicated process. And it can provide you with almost free bullets for life. At some point you have to admit to yourself that we may not ever return to “normal,” and that is about where I am right now. So if you want to be able to shoot at a [...]
How to SHOOT Black Powder Pistols for the First Time
Updated: April 30, 2021https://youtu.be/0c6qXl6KGkQ This series is sponsored by:Star & Bullock Hardware – Paper Cartridge Former Kitshttps://www.cartridgekits.comEtsy Store The important thing about taking on a new hobby is to actually go and start doing it. Hopefully by now you have secured yourself a black powder pistol after I showed you how where and why. And now it’s time [...]
How, Where & Why to Buy Black Powder Revolvers/Pistols
Updated: April 24, 2021https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8cjv3vMJko&list=RDCMUCXxscN2ixnb6uA3v8u_FKmA&start_radio=1 This series is sponsored by:Star & Bullock Hardware – Paper Cartridge Former Kitshttps://www.cartridgekits.comEtsy Store This article was originally only going to be a video, but then the video came out to 40 minutes and I decided that it was worth doing a written overview for the information it contained. By all means feel free [...]
How to Make Paper Cartridges for Black Powder Revolvers
Updated: April 22, 2021This column sponsored by:Star & Bullock Hardware – cartridgekits.com (opens in new window)Etsy Store For anyone who loves guns and loves shooting, our country is a pretty frustrating place right now. Even if you reload, try to get primers and powder. So it leaves you in a situation where it is now a decision to [...]
Springfield Armory 10mm Ronin Operator 1911 – Full Review (VIDEO)
Updated: February 12, 2021The 10mm in a well designed full framed steel pistol is not unpleasant at all…with north of .357 Magnum ballistics.
Prepping 101: 150 Mile Walkie Talkie Ham Radios Send Morse from Phone – $50
Updated: February 9, 2020Resources: LXWQQFY.com User Manuals Assembled 49er w/Wifi $34.87 All 49er w/Wifi Radios (assembled & kit) S-Rockmite Kits & Assembled w/Wifi QRP Antenna 40 Meters $24.95 (see other listings if sold out) Long Wire Antenna QRP 9:1 Balun Impedance Transformer $7.85 40 Meter Dipole Crystal Packs/Pixie Switch Original Article on Pixie/Rockmite/49er All Prepping 101 Communications There [...]
60 Round AR Magazine $69.95 – Schmeiser – SHOT Show 2020
Updated: February 3, 2020Sorry about the crappy audio on this video. The product is cool enough to justify the buzz from a too high volume control. This 60 round mag seems to be different than the much higher priced mags out there. There is a rib between the rows of shells, so they will probably much less likely [...]