A low level of liquid in the spout indicates highpressure and fair weather can be expected. A musket was a muzzleloading smoothbore long gun that was loaded with a round lead ball, but it could also be loaded with shot for hunting. Ff powder, pillow ticking patch bore butter, from a deer. And the smoother, rounder surface assures better rotation and consistency. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Reconfiguring them into weather ballsoffur may help you improve on your 90% ontarget weather accuracy. In cases of severe weather and major storms, the water may even run out of the spout. I think youll find a minie makes a tight fight by itself. No patch is needed for conical bullets minie ball, etc. Again, those two balls looked to have impacted at most an inch apart. I just wrapped onion paper around the ball, and put the trimmed tail in the case neck. During any type of weather except strong winds, weather balls power doubles to 100 type powerups from the weather will be put into effect in addition to this boost weather balls type changes depending on the weather at the time it is used firetype if it is sunny watertype if it is raining. For revisiting the loading and shooting of two patched round balls, i decided to drop the charge of goex ffg to 100grains. Using your ramrod with a cleaning jag attached, work the patch in everlengthening strokes to the bottom of the barrel.
That kind of lubrication is for patched round balls. The weather channel and provide a national and local weather forecast for cities, as well as weather radar, report and hurricane coverage. Only the intrinsic low energy properties of black powder propellants and the oneshot limitation inherent to the design restrain muzzleloaders from being as effective as modern rifles. However, i use a relatively loose patchball combination a. Using readly available patches and balls the only combo that would work was. You can buy good quality patches in your local blackpowder shop, but you can also make your own. Bullet molds for black powder and smokeless powder firearms. Precision shooting patches for round ball precision shooting patches. October country lubed daisy patches october country. Knife cutting patches is not what i am looking for information about, i know how to do that just fine. Muzzle loading rifles are spooky accurate with patched round balls if you take the time to experiment and work up your load. Custom quality cast bullet molds for sale buffalo arms. The us department of agricultures weather bureau begins an observation program in the carolina bank building on broad street in downtown charleston, taking over from the us army signal service. Welcome to crystal ball weather do you want a weather app created by someone with no weather background or an accurate forecast prepared by a professional meteorologist.
Jn jesonofsky is the last observer for the signal service in charleston, but the first in. Muzzleloading has come a long way from spit patch round balls, soap and water cleaning techniques, powder horns, and bulky shooting bags. Patch and lube, two of the most important components to improve accuracy. As usual with round balls, a little experimenting may be necessary. Using heaver patch materials and you could not seat the patch ball combo as it would hang up somewhere down the barrel or if brute force methods were tried you pushed the ball right through the patch. A cloth patch is used for round balls, because they are typically under sized. The patch round ball challenge long range hunting forum. Apr 30, 2008 how to load a round ball into a muzzleloader. Dec 17, 2007 no patch is needed for conical bullets minie ball, etc. Finding the most accurate load for a muzzleloading rifle requires an understanding of all. Balls falls conservation area, on weather the weather network.
I am going to do some experimenting, varying my round ballpatch combination from. When the weather is clear, weather ball is a normaltype move. I have the same patch cutter knife that i made in 1958 as a boy and it still works fine. The easiest method to choose the right patch for your round ball rifle. Precision shooting patches for round ball track of the wolf. Weather ball is a damagedealing normaltype move introduced in generation iii. Get your 3day weather forecast for ball ground, ga. Midsouth carries everything from the muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol you want, to the black powder, sabots, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like lyman, cva, traditions, tc, pyrodex, blackhorn 209, and many more. Aug 04, 2014 the patching material is the key to be accurate with a round ball load. I am going to do some experimenting, varying my round ball patch combination from. Didnt notice any accuracy gain over non pp, but i didnt really experiment too greatly. Prior to generation iv, it was the signature move of castform. Reconfiguring them into weather balls offur may help you improve on your 90% ontarget weather accuracy.
I chose to start with patched round balls to get a feel for the rifle before. Patched round ball gun and game the friendliest gun. I recently post a question about the accuracy of my armi sport 1853 with round balls. Midsouth carries everything from the muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol you want, to the black powder, sabots, lead balls, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like lyman, cva, traditions, tc, pyrodex, blackhorn 209, and many more. Ball ground, ga three day weather forecast accuweather. Buffalo arms is closed on the following holidays so that our employees can spend time with their families.
I even tried backing my powder down to 50 grains with the same results. Just be sure to add some kind of patch lube to the material. As far as the difference between round balls and the maxi, yes i have a different point of impact, but it. Poking a long hole in any animal smaller than a fullgrown holstein will put it on the ground. Bees wax is available in the vendor section of this forum and the others should be available locally, wherever you are. Going to a 4inch swinging steel target, also at 50 yards, i could see the splatter of both balls which looked to hit less than an inch apart. Offered as dry, oiled, wonderlubed, or premium lubed on select sizes.
My problem was being able to seat the patch ball combo down the barrel. Often, hunters hunt all day in cold weather and then come back and bring their rifle into a. For the past 60 years or more we have been stuck with the idea that the cloth patch we use with a round ball performs two functions. Both the thermometer and the globe are mounted on a sturdy wooden base. These patches performed very well with the cast lead balls purchased. The patches dont even need to be round in shape or the exact caliber size, and any excess material can be cut at the crown after the ball is started into the muzzle. I then place the patch on the muzzle, drop on the ball and ram it with the wet patch. Flintlock is a general term for any firearm that uses a flint striking ignition mechanism. Click the button below to add the october country lubed daisy patches to your wish.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. However, i use a relatively loose patch ball combination a. A weather vane is a instrument that is designed to show the direction, and sometimes speed of the wind. I usually use a 111 mix but vary as to if using in cold weather, more oil, or warm weather, less oil. New years day, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving and the day after, christmas eve open until 12. Im looking for other methods of cutting round patches. When a perfectly patched round ball is driven through the barrel, it will show cloth. Constant thickness, weave, diameter, weight and thread count help eliminate these variables from your shooting. The local walmart and the local gun shop both carry.
Lubricants for patched round balls track of the wolf. Completely uniform in size, weight, and roundness, hornady round balls deliver consistent and accurate performance. The plug stayed attached to the barrel and the ball and powder were loaded from the top. Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 4 may 2020, cerner multum updated 4 may 2020, wolters kluwer updated. This method tapers both the lands and the grooves at the muzzle so that the round ball and patch can be started and rammed with the ramrod alone. Serious target competitors commonly load with a ball thats just. I think that for the majority of us, there are a lot more high value variables than precut vs. Precision made from special tightly woven cotton, to insure uniformity. Ive ppd round balls, but never got enough out of the endevour to really take it too serious. Remove the ramrod, flip the patch over and run the other side of the patch to the bottom of the barrel. Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and. You might try using a smaller ball and a larger patch.
A good patch is made of good quality, dense natural material. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. I have friends who shoot those with 2022 thick patches and they can be very accurate in some rifles. I sprayed a light new coat of white paint on the round steel disc, and sent another double ball load at it. This was the day of heavy bench guns, fired slowly and carefully at target with round balls and patches. Unlike spit or wet lube mixtures this will not freeze in cold weather. Next, you need to find the right patch material and thickness.
Paper patching a round ball how would someone paper patch a round ball for a bolt action rifle. Round balls in fast twist rifles white muzzle loading. Midsouth carries everything from the muzzleloader, rifle, or pistol you want, to the black powder, sabots, lead balls, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like lyman. My problem was being able to seat the patchball combo down the barrel. For best accuracy you will want a very tight fit between bore, patch, and bullet. Muzzleloader round balls lead round balls for sale. Patch and lube, two of the most important components to improve accuracy duration. In trying to imagine what the changes mean, i wondered if it might be possible to do away with the patch altogether and shoot just a. Out of a quality bore, a properly loaded patched round ball can prove deadly accurate at the ranges it was truly intended for and that is 25 to 50 yards. I find that the damp patch scours the excess fouling and allows me to shoot all day without ever having to clean the rifle. If it is not in stock please call us to order as we do not stock all of our molds. The bear grease is best for cold weather and helps lube the barrel as you seat the ball. A lot a people say the tighter the more accurate but for hunting i would.
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