Muzzleloading guide first in new nra howto book series. The national muzzle loading rifle association has norman brockway dec. It is a great feeling, knowing you bilt your own rifle, pistol, or cannon. Hunting with a muzzleloading gun is a magical experience. Muzzleloader building a kentucky rifle, part 1 with companion book dbkrs a 212 hour presentation featuring living legend hershel house building a fine. Muzzle loading rifle, pistol and shotgun rules official rules and regulations to govern the conduct of all nra muzzle loading rifle, pistol and shotgun competition national rifle association of america 11250 waples mill road, fairfax, virginia 22030 revised february 2007 2007, the national rifle association of america. Next you should pick up a good book on building longrifles.
The kits arent cheap and im interested a slightly different project anyway. Instruction video on how to build a smokeless powder muzzle loader this video shows every detail in how to build you own muzzle loader from a to z. These fullyfunctional muzzleloaders are musthaves for both collectors and novices, alike. Developed in collaboration with the national muzzle loading rifle association, nra howto series muzzleloading, the first in a new series of howto reference books being produced by the nra, is a comprehensive, backtobasics guide covering all aspects of modern and historic muzzleloading rifles, shotguns and pistols. Muzzleloader building muzzleloaders, volume 1 dbm1 this video shows step by step how to build a quality muzzleloader. Building a pennsylvania longrifle jacobsburg historical. Muzzleloaders manual by hank goodman 1975 is about how to build, load.
Muzzleloading related things youve made or have questions about making knives, tomahawks, horns, clothing, bags, etc. Cleaning a muzzle loading shotgun or smoothbore is not much different than cleaning a black powder rifle or pistol. How to make your muzzleloader most effective and keep it working muzzleloading short shots book 3 by wm. In the past few years ive built a couple muzzle loading rifles from kits and was pleased with what i ended up with. Muzzle loading official national rules revised 20 no. Suppliers of muzzle loading guns and accessories to hunters, reenactors, and target shooters. Great for families, farther and son project, when finished you will have a fully functional rifle that you can use for hunting, shooting, or display.
Traditions offers a, stepbystep, instructions for ease of assemble. This is distinct from the more popular modern higher tech and harder to make designs of breech loading firearms. Book hrmlbh hand rifling a muzzle loading barrel at home by. Ok, ive found a few videos and now im looking for some good books on muzzle loader building and styles. Although some of us are better craftsmen than others, we share the goal of wanting the best results we can obtain. It takes the exhilarating sport of hunting one step further by combining the oneshot challenge of muzzleloading hunting with the nostalgic awareness that it has been done this way for well over 250 years. Extensive information includes material requirements, layout, authentic buckskinner techniques and tips, and details on mountain man.
Here at stonewall creek outfitters we specialize in supplying the black powder shooter and gunsmith with virtually everything they need to assemble and repair their muzzle loading guns. If interested in books on building a longrifle, here are two i would suggest. Browse and buy from the best selection of products in muzzleloading guns and accessories. A perfect companion dvd to the book of the same title. One brand new rifle i covered in this book was the tc hawken which had been introduced just the previous year 1971. Lock, stock and barrel cowher, lou, hunley, william h. These completely assembled in the white kits can be easily taken apart and finished in several days.
To help you reach that goal, pecatonica river long rifle supply is now able to. The traditions hawkin muzzleloading kit goes together easily. General merchandise salewantedtrade muzzle loading forum. Muzzleloader books black powder hunting shakari connection. We stock locks, stocks, barrels, triggers, trigger guards, buttplates, traditional sights.
No breechloaders, pipes with end caps, pvc, or potato guns. Custom gun building parts the gun works muzzleloading. Traditions rifle kits are one of the best ways to get a real handson muzzleloading experience. While many of us in the computer generation may take some reeducation in the use of hand tools, the book is straightforward on their. Reproduction muzzleloading shotgun, thompsoncenter 50 caliber hawken, 45 caliber philadelphia derringer i made this from a kit in 7th grade woodshop. Mar 27, 2020 these kits usually have options to select different woods or quality of stocks and sometimes different locks or brass or iron hardware. These kits usually have options to select different woods or quality of stocks and sometimes different locks or brass or iron hardware.
Rice rifle barrels all barrels are radius bottom rifling and come with breech plugs. Long range target shooting with the muzzle loading rifle offers the discerning rifleman opportunity to participate in a challenging and ultimately very rewarding discipline. Match guns, regardless of the type, must be built by someone who understands the nature of match shooting and how the gun is to be fit to the shooter building by the book is fine as long as it is the match gun building book and not just a book on building a particular style. The muzzleloading community is diverse and encompasses a broad range of. This subject has been completely addressed in the article cleaning a muzzle loader and need not be repeated here. Stocks and components, pecatonica river long rifle supply. Whether youre a reenactor of living history, gun enthusiast, shooter, hunter, historian, or someone looking for an interesting conversation piece, va flintlocks can offer you a handcrafted, historically accurate flintlock firearm that will fit your needs. Back then, it would have been hard for me to fathom that the company would build and sell more than a million more of that rifle. He operates a muzzleloading shop and has a school for longrifle building. Building a kentucky rifle, part 1 with companion book dbkrs. Stonewall creek outfitters everything you need to build. Since 1974, muzzleloader has been the leading magazine devoted to traditional black powder hunting and shooting.
Im wondering how practical it might be to build something from scratch. Dixie gun works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun. Makers of precision, high quality muzzleloading gun barrels. Some of these shooters and collectors decide to build their own guns. Dixie gun works catalog has been a staple for generations of blackpowder enthusiasts. I would also recommend purchasing a book to guide you through the build such as the art of building the pennsylvania.
The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle by chuck dixon this book features a brief history of muzzleloading, guide to building muzzleloaders, helpful hints, and much more. Filed under builder, tips and tools with fred stutzenberger leave a comment fred stuzenberger has published approximately 300 articles on the history and construction of muzzleloading arms in periodicals such as muzzle blasts, muzzleloader, the accurate. Welcome to va handcrafted guns, longrifles and fowlers of the best quality by ed wenger. Hunting with muzzleloading revolvers, muzzleloading guns for self defense and building your own muzzleloader will be published in 2016. Written by chuck dixon, this large 812 x 11 softcover manual has 190 pages and over 450.
Several fine craftworkers have helped us develop the most authentic and comprehensive muzzleloading kit patterns available. Muzzleloading is a handson sport for many shooters, and one of the best ways possible to get a real handson experience is building a muzzleloader by hand. 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. The book is written based on decades of experience in building these rifles. The 394 page, indexed, book the gunsmith of grenville county building the american longrifle is profusely illustrated with closeup photographs, and detailed sketches giving a step by step approach to building. We live in a town that has deep country roots and values, with a passion for the outdoors.
Cva was founded way back in 1971, specializing in traditional sidelock muzzleloading rifles and build ityourself rifle kits. Special safety rules for model 700 muzzleloaders in addition to the ten commandments of firearm safety, there are several guidelines specific to black powder guns that hunters and shooters must observe at all times to ensure their safety and the safety of others. The muzzleloading community is diverse and encompasses a broad range of interests and professions, brought together by a shared passion for all things blackpowder. In my opinion, the two best are the art of building the pennsylvania longrifle by dixon, ehrig and miller and the gunsmith of grenville county. Muzzleloading kits missouri river brand muzzleloading kits. Muzzleloader, the publication for traditional black powder. Additionally, chuck dixon who is one of the authors has helped established an annual gunmakers fair on his farm. Build your own flintlock longrifle real world survivor.
My book a rifle smiths handbook also contains all information on the building of this smokeless powder muzzle loader. The following is a list of classes and seminars being offered at the log cabin shop. Muzzleloaders muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloader optics. Dec 05, 2019 if it doesnt fit the other categories, put it here. Muzzleloader books black powder hunting books books on powder horns. The longhunter society recognizes the increased challenge accepted by muzzleloading hunters who abide by stated fair chase standards. While none of these books on building these muzzleloaders is a stand alone volume, this book remains downtoearth and is perfectly suited to the needs of the. Cline and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A serious hunting rifle with classic styling and handling.
Gun kits trade guns english trade guns k11 early english trade gun k40 north west trade gun k39 musketoon k6 canoe gun k3 blanket gun k4 blunderbuss french. Muzzleloading pistol kits, flintlock and percussion. Members building, repairing, modifying or restoring muzzleloading firearms and cannons. Black powder flintlock muzzleloader gun building book. Alexanderss book is a wonderful guide for those interested in building a muzzleloading rifle. Product listing booksvideosdrawings muzzleloader builders. Im interested in any good book but some books im looking for are. Muzzleloading blackpowder guns, accessories jedediah starr. This book is a classic reference guide for creating you own pennsylvania longrifle. We have muzzleloading supplies for blackpowder muzzle loaders. The source for those that want to build an original replica of a kentucky longrifle or other revolutionary war era muzzleloader rifle or pistol, or need parts to maintain or restore their flintlock or other muzzleloader. There are many kinds of muzzleloading rifles available to shooters today. My, how times have changed, thompsoncenter black diamond 50 caliber inline types of muzzleloading rifles. Click here for the free video tutorials building the swivel kit stepbystep with david price in the flintlock shop email david for more information.
The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle ehrigmillerdixon, c1978. Many of these stocks were duplicated from originals and others were painstakingly reproduced from the measurements of originals in order to. Building the load in this way produces a very efficient, hard shooting round. Muzzleloading blackpowder guns, accessories for the builder, hunter, shooter, reenactor and collector. How to make your own inletting chisel diy muzzleloader. We stock locks, stocks, barrels, triggers, trigger. Classic do it yourself kits for cannons, rifles, and pistols. Describes the building of a breechloading flintlock pistol. We stock locks, stocks, barrels, triggers, trigger guards, buttplates, traditional sights, lock screws, thimbles, nose caps and ramrods. Books back issues subscribe logo merchandise books current issue on the trail magazine dvds artwork american pioneer video ecommerce, open source, shop, online shopping.
Whether your interest is history or current native american powwow and american mountain man rendezvous culture, we have what you are looking for. Custom gun building parts available at the gun works which is the largest muzzleloading speciality retailmailorder store on the west coast. Muzzleloaders muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloader optics, muzzloading accessories blackpowder rifles, blackpowder guns in season special buys on muzzleloading rifles, big disounts on optics, bargain bin accessories. If you have ever wanted to learn the skills of early american craftsmen log cabin is once again offering a variety of classes taught by expert craftsmen and craftswomen. Theres a couple of instructional books on how to build and operate your own rifling machine. Supplies for hunters and mountain man and civil war renactors. A muzzleloader is any firearm into which the projectile and usually the propellant charge is loaded from the muzzle of the gun i. From those early beginnings, cva developed a reputation for providing guns and accessories that provide our customers with the best values available. All stock kits include everything it takes to build the rifle except the barrel, stains and finishes.
Discussions about traditional muzzleloading cannons. Since 1933 the nmlra has worked to promote, support, nurture, and preserve our nations rich historical heritage in the sport of muzzleloading through recreational, educational, and historical venues. As stated by the author in the introduction, the goal of this book is to build or. One of the best possible ways to get real hands on experience is to build it yourself. In reality, the buyer becomes the finisher, which in my book was always the most enjoyable part of building a custom muzzleloader. Browse the large selection of muzzleloader parts offered by numrich gun parts. We also honors the trophy animals taken with muzzleloading guns, the longhunter society fully supports the conservation of all north american wildlife. The cost of finishing products, sandpaper, steel wool, etc. My first experiences with muzzleloading rifle kits were not just bad, they were awful.
Dixie gun works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare. The term rifled muzzle loader typically is used to describe a type of artillery piece, although it is technically accurate for small arms as well. Parts and supplies page 2 knob mountain muzzleloading. Easily attached under cheek piece with two wire nails.
If anyone has some goods ones they want to sell let me know. The art of building the pennsylvania longrifle by chuck dixon. With just a few hours of work, coffield transformed it into a unique, personalized rifle. A muzzle loading rifle is a muzzle loaded small arm or artillery piece that has a rifled barrel rather than a smoothbore. Muzzle loading rifle then and now 9781879356344 by walter m. Muzzleloading guns books muzzleloader gunsmithing books. The complete guide to muzzle loading rifles, pistols and shotgunsflintlock and percussion by nonte, george c. Book ggc the gunsmith of grenville county, building the american longrifle illustrated instruction manual, revised edition, spiral bound, by peter a.