Underdog Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Been working in the storm today, also driving down the M-way in it but as soon as I got in and got the stoves fired thoughts switched to a nice holly bush hide of mine that is sheltered from this wind some. Tia and me braved the heavy squalls and relaxed in comfort for over an hour. We watched pheasants returning to roost and then a magpie landed near by and so the firelock was commissioned. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Good result, looks very cosy in there! Edited October 21, 2014 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 cosey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Good result, looks very cosy in there! Bloomin eck that were quick Aga man! Yes cosy and out the wind, listening to the wind in the trees outside was fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks like you need a stove in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Looks like you need a stove in there! Funny you should mention that! I had one, bloomin heavy one, I made it and it is slowly rotting away in a wood I lost permission too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Fabulous spot Underdog With all these new-fangled stealth nets, and the like, the art of sculpting a proper hide is fast being lost I had a cracking spot, similar years ago in the centre of a rhododendron......twas perfect for this sort of weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Fabulous spot Underdog With all these new-fangled stealth nets, and the like, the art of sculpting a proper hide is fast being lost I had a cracking spot, similar years ago in the centre of a rhododendron......twas perfect for this sort of weather B) They make a handy refuge sometimes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice firelock you have there underdog shame about the weather!I inherited an 1841 mississippi in 58 cal when dad died last year but I haven't used it yet . I haven't a clue about these things and my sister in her wisdom sold powder flask,measures and every bit of kit for it on the car boot!looks like you get out with your front stuffers a fair bit . good pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice firelock you have there underdog shame about the weather!I inherited an 1841 mississippi in 58 cal when dad died last year but I haven't used it yet . I haven't a clue about these things and my sister in her wisdom sold powder flask,measures and every bit of kit for it on the car boot!looks like you get out with your front stuffers a fair bit . good pic.Is it a smooth bore? Get it fired up :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Great photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yes bud its smooth bored and it's a beauty!made by bernardelli in the early 70s I think . Need to do my homework on it before I fire it I don't want to blow myself up as I've not a clue on what and how much powder to use and so on . need to get a black powder ticket as well . is there any good books out there you'd recommend for a complete BP newbie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yes bud its smooth bored and it's a beauty!made by bernardelli in the early 70s I think . Need to do my homework on it before I fire it I don't want to blow myself up as I've not a clue on what and how much powder to use and so on . need to get a black powder ticket as well . is there any good books out there you'd recommend for a complete BP newbie? The traditional muzzleloadingforum has a wealth of info. You won't blow it up. It will be fine on 3/4-7/8oz of shot and the sameVOLUME measure of powder. For a temp wad scrunch a 3" square of news paper up, same on top. Medium to course powder will be fine. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) I'll check that site out cheers underdog! Edited October 22, 2014 by deadeye18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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