I run 3f straight across the board. No need to carry extra equipment. It works as well as 4f. If you get a little fouling around the pan it won't leak out like 4f. I love my lyman, have been shooting it for 30 years this year and haven't even looked at another muzzleloader for purchase. Love your videos. They have great practical information.
Didnt get a chance to watch this on Sunday as Im on the road back to the house. Great video. I know you like the null B from watching you. I have only used Goex 4fg and havent had any issues. I havent got to shoot any BP for four months and been wanting to get back out. But I have got enjoyment from watching you have fun.
4 months? WOW, you must be getting that dreaded disease called BP Syndromitis...LOL Thanks for watching & now its time for you to get to there & burn some powder.
These are so much fun. I've gotta admit the first time you did an upside down shooting video, I didn't think it would work. I figured the powder would just spill out as soon as it opened up. Or I thought all the power laying in the top of the pan wouldn't set off the charge. Anyway thanks for sharing these fun and educational videos for when I do finally get into this. Well I'm off to church I hope you and Mrs. BPMS have a very blessed day.
My range where I go isn't flooded like that, but it's so muddy that by the time you walk to the 25 yard line you wish you had hip waders. If you go early enough on a couple mornings when it's still in the 30's, when it's rock hard. Waiting for it to warm up but it's supposed to rain three days this week, I've got some BP shooting to do with a couple different guns.
Awsome video, I got some actual BP, 3f schuetzen today. I messed up target, shot placement for scoring. I got 13 shots in scoring placement. 5,6, out of scoring zone on targets. First time out shooting free hand. So I'm happy with. Placement
Oh yes I see you using it, figured must be better than artificial stuff. Your shooting ain't to bad. You save the good shooting for when it counts! Lol
I still have several pounds of 3F & 4F Goex. I even have a can of 4F still in the metal can. I don't shoot Goex anymore since I prefer Schuetzen & Swiss.
Hi Mark, good video! A flintlock that fires when upside down is a good flintlock. Black powder is hygroscopic where on very humid days Nul B and f4 powder can turn to wet mush. On very humid days I use a courser grain black powder in my pan.
I have found that most slow ignition issues were caused by too much powder in the pan...and yes a touch-hole pick is your friend. I usually have it in there as I charge the barrel.....I got that idea from an old book I read many years ago which was written in the late 18th century when flintlocks was all they had. They knew how to run them then....
Mr Mark, I just left the log cabbin. Got replacement brass range 50 cal with jag. Can ballistol, 2 lyman nipples. My first day at canal ram rod was a disaster, but it was great fun..gotta watch your videos now. Get stuff ready .
I'd be broke if I lived near the Log Cabin Shop. Sounds like you're ready for another shoot. Getting the supplies is all part of the fun! Thanks for watching the vids...
Some day your at log cabin, you'll have to go shooting with me , have dinner before ya drive home. I'll get a wealth of knowledge! For a cook out !!!!!
I stocked up on powder long before the shortage happened. I even found 3 cases of #11 caps in a pawn shop last summer. I bought 2 of those cases & left the last one for others.
in my 54 is shoot 2f in the barrel and the pan, in smaller flintlocks i shoot 3f and the pan gets the same. i see no difference when i put 4f in the pan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Goex is not exactly available at the moment. The plant caught fire, hodgdon sold it to Estes and they won't be resuming production for a good while. And it's still unknown whether or not they'll be doing commercial sales even when the plant is back up and running.
Yes, there is a reason. I prefer the Schuetzen & Swiss because its easier to clean the guns afterwards. I spend 4-5 minutes cleaning each gun. When I used Goex, it took twice as long to clean. I still have 4-5 pounds of Goex in 3 & 4F, but haven't used it for 3-4 years now.
Mark, I'm ready ti get my first smooth bore flintlock. Could you recommend an inexpensive model for a first gun and where to get it? I'm kinda on a budget.
That's tough. Not sure what your idea of inexpensive is....but, a new Pedersoli smoothbore runs in the $1200 range. Occasionally you can find one on a blackpowder forum for a little less, but, used ones are still in the $700-$900 range. I picked mine up from Dixon's Muzzleloading shop in Pennsylvania. Try calling them & see if they have one available. Try gun broker & see if something is available there and put the word to other BP friends/shooters & see what's available.
Thanks Marc. That's the price range I hoped to be in. Will look for a used smoke pole. Unfortunately here in MD where I live there is not a huge interest in black powder.
Hi from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing your adventures with everyone
Thanks for watching.....
I run 3f straight across the board. No need to carry extra equipment. It works as well as 4f. If you get a little fouling around the pan it won't leak out like 4f. I love my lyman, have been shooting it for 30 years this year and haven't even looked at another muzzleloader for purchase. Love your videos. They have great practical information.
I love the Lymans I have too. I've only had it for 18 months or so. Love it! Thanks for watching...
Here I thought you were going to stand on your head and shoot. This was almost as good! Nice shooting Mark. That flint was faster than gravity!
I'd probably pass out standing my head! LOL Thanks for watching....
Didnt get a chance to watch this on Sunday as Im on the road back to the house. Great video. I know you like the null B from watching you. I have only used Goex 4fg and havent had any issues. I havent got to shoot any BP for four months and been wanting to get back out. But I have got enjoyment from watching you have fun.
4 months? WOW, you must be getting that dreaded disease called BP Syndromitis...LOL Thanks for watching & now its time for you to get to there & burn some powder.
I always use a priming wire (vent pick) before every shot in my flinters. And I use 1f for the priming powder in my Fusil.
That's pretty cool!
These are so much fun. I've gotta admit the first time you did an upside down shooting video, I didn't think it would work. I figured the powder would just spill out as soon as it opened up. Or I thought all the power laying in the top of the pan wouldn't set off the charge. Anyway thanks for sharing these fun and educational videos for when I do finally get into this. Well I'm off to church I hope you and Mrs. BPMS have a very blessed day.
These are fun to try. If the lock is working OK, most of them should shot upside down. I'm off to church also. Have a blessed day...
@@blackpowdermaniacshooter 👍😁
Hey Mark ! It’s very simple to shoot upside down ! Just turn the video upside down ! There! Problem solved ! 😃 Great shooting too ! Blessings !
Hmmm, I love that line of thinking....LOL
My range where I go isn't flooded like that, but it's so muddy that by the time you walk to the 25 yard line you wish you had hip waders. If you go early enough on a couple mornings when it's still in the 30's, when it's rock hard. Waiting for it to warm up but it's supposed to rain three days this week, I've got some BP shooting to do with a couple different guns.
Oh yeah...a fellar after my own heart. We're not going to let a little mud get in our way....LOL.
You are so smart I also own the GPR , Kentucky 45 and perdesoli trade rifle.
My kind of fellar. You have very similar ones to what I'm using...
That was great shooting for upside down, from watching all of your videos I know you prefer Swiss in the pan. Enjoyed the video, always fun to watch!
Swiss does make a great primer. It works awesome! Thanks for watching...
Awsome video, I got some actual BP, 3f schuetzen today. I messed up target, shot placement for scoring. I got 13 shots in scoring placement. 5,6, out of scoring zone on targets. First time out shooting free hand. So I'm happy with. Placement
Excellent! I'm not much good at off hand shooting, but, I still love it! Glad you found some Schuetzen. Its good powder to burn for sure!
Oh yes I see you using it, figured must be better than artificial stuff. Your shooting ain't to bad. You save the good shooting for when it counts! Lol
@@roberttolley5055 LOL..I love shooting these type guns! Hitting a target is just a bonus!
okay?, you are the coolest. I sure enjoy your fun videos.
Thanks Ralph. They are fun to put together.
Now that's crazy shooting. I'll never be that good.
It helps to have a large target nearby....LOL
Looks like they all would work well.
They did. I'd shoot any of them with no regrets.
Caney Mtn is getting closer! Fried up a few fish I caught today. They are delish!!! You might just want to move to the Ozarks 😅🤣😂
Yikes...don't tempt me...LOL I'm going to get that FB page more active this week.
Gooood Morning!
Good morning, thanks for watching the vids....
I've always been a good ol goex FFFF guy myself. I've got a life time supply of it too thankfully. Happy shooting.
I still have several pounds of 3F & 4F Goex. I even have a can of 4F still in the metal can. I don't shoot Goex anymore since I prefer Schuetzen & Swiss.
Hi Mark, good video! A flintlock that fires when upside down is a good flintlock. Black powder is hygroscopic where on very humid days Nul B and f4 powder can turn to wet mush. On very humid days I use a courser grain black powder in my pan.
Yep, I do that too. I had to switch to 3F during the past New Year's Day event. It rained most of the day.
Another great job Mark. Thanks for sharing
Thanks my friend. This one was fun putting together.
I have found that most slow ignition issues were caused by too much powder in the pan...and yes a touch-hole pick is your friend. I usually have it in there as I charge the barrel.....I got that idea from an old book I read many years ago which was written in the late 18th century when flintlocks was all they had. They knew how to run them then....
Yes, they did. Those fellers were the real thing back then!
Good shooting;!
Thanks my friend......keep on shooting brother!
Mr Mark, I just left the log cabbin. Got replacement brass range 50 cal with jag. Can ballistol, 2 lyman nipples. My first day at canal ram rod was a disaster, but it was great fun..gotta watch your videos now. Get stuff ready .
I'd be broke if I lived near the Log Cabin Shop. Sounds like you're ready for another shoot. Getting the supplies is all part of the fun! Thanks for watching the vids...
Mark what's funny is how you'd do if you shot serious! The fun you bring makes it very fun to watch.
@@roberttolley5055 Aaaah, that's for those kind words my friend.
Great video Mark!! good shooting!
For me, I'm impressed.I'm usually good for missing one here & there....LOL
We are starting a prayer request for Mark's shooting abilities. Boys your knees be sore by morning up all night prayers
Thanks..I can use all the help I can get....LOL
Nice informative video
Thanks my friend....
Some day your at log cabin, you'll have to go shooting with me , have dinner before ya drive home. I'll get a wealth of knowledge! For a cook out !!!!!
I'll take you up on that sometime.....when it gets warmer!
Cool!
Thanks for watching....
@@blackpowdermaniacshooter my pleasure brother
Mark, poured 490, balls cut/ sanded spruces, do I load them up or down on patch?????
Either way works. I prefer loading the sprues up so I can watch them going down. That's the best way I can tell they are loaded correctly.
Where do you come up with all of the black powder??? Here in western N.Y. i cant even find any pigeon crap to make my own. Keep up the good work.
I stocked up on powder long before the shortage happened. I even found 3 cases of #11 caps in a pawn shop last summer. I bought 2 of those cases & left the last one for others.
in my 54 is shoot 2f in the barrel and the pan, in smaller flintlocks i shoot 3f and the pan gets the same. i see no difference when i put 4f in the pan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
For me...its slightly faster. But, along as you're shooting black powder, that's all that matters.
Mark, I can’t recall you ever using Goex powder. Do you have a reason for not using it?
Goex is not exactly available at the moment. The plant caught fire, hodgdon sold it to Estes and they won't be resuming production for a good while. And it's still unknown whether or not they'll be doing commercial sales even when the plant is back up and running.
Yes, there is a reason. I prefer the Schuetzen & Swiss because its easier to clean the guns afterwards. I spend 4-5 minutes cleaning each gun. When I used Goex, it took twice as long to clean. I still have 4-5 pounds of Goex in 3 & 4F, but haven't used it for 3-4 years now.
Mark, I'm ready ti get my first smooth bore flintlock. Could you recommend an inexpensive model for a first gun and where to get it? I'm kinda on a budget.
That's tough. Not sure what your idea of inexpensive is....but, a new Pedersoli smoothbore runs in the $1200 range. Occasionally you can find one on a blackpowder forum for a little less, but, used ones are still in the $700-$900 range. I picked mine up from Dixon's Muzzleloading shop in Pennsylvania. Try calling them & see if they have one available. Try gun broker & see if something is available there and put the word to other BP friends/shooters & see what's available.
Thanks Marc. That's the price range I hoped to be in. Will look for a used smoke pole. Unfortunately here in MD where I live there is not a huge interest in black powder.
@@scottschaffer5905 That's bummer, however, if you find one for sale such as an an estate sale...chances are, the price will be right.
Nice shoot'n there deadeye!...ok next try shooting while hanging upside down from a tree branch...ummm on second thought, maybe not...LOL...woods
I'd never make it thru a video trying that. My feeble ol' body would pass out! LOL
Now if only the BP market would straighten itself out .. The GPR is no where to be found.
I agree. GPR's are VERY difficult to find at the moment.
Any flintlock that is worth a damn will shoot upside down. Can’t believe this….
Yep...a decently tuned lock will work. Thanks for watching....