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Rifle Builds, Information on lubes, bullets, muzzleloaders, maintenance, histories, and so much more... Tales of the MountainMen:Before Lewis and Clark: The Story of the Chouteaus, the French Dynasty That Ruled America's Frontier 
Step back in time and learn how to relive the American frontier. |
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MODERN & TRADITIONAL MUZZLELOADING 
Developing an accurate load for a black powder muzzleloading rifle
By Traditional Muzzleloader Written descriptions of how the original muzzleloading rifles were loaded are extremely rare and lacking in details. Perhaps no one at the time saw any reason to record such mundane activity. As muzzleloading guns fell out of use in favor of breech loading cartridge rifles what was once common knowledge was simply lost to the passage of time. When the revival of interest in the old muzzleloading rifles occurred myth and folklore filled that void and much of it became accepted practice in the loading and maintenance of these firearms. When interest in muzzleloaders began to exceed the supply of original guns and parts, manufacturers began producing “replicas” of black powder rifles to meet the demand. These manufacturers typically recommend a ball ten thousands of an inch smaller than the bore of the rifle with a patch ten thousands inch thick. For a .50 caliber rifle that would be a ball .490 in diameter and a patch .010 thick. They may also recommend a minimum and maximum amount of powder to load in the gun. These recommendations are considered a safe place to begin but they are usually not the most accurate load. Casual shooters will typically purchase balls of the recommend size along with precut, pre lubricated patches and go shooting. If the accuracy achieved by this loading method meets your expectations you can stop reading here and save yourself much time and effort. On the other hand, you will not see shooters at organized competitions loading their rifles in this fashion. Experienced muzzle loaders who shoot competitively and serious black powder hunters know that muzzle loading rifles are capable of outstanding accuracy and reliability when they are loaded and maintained properly. Finding the most accurate load for a muzzleloading rifle requires an understanding of all the variables involved and a systematic approach for isolating and testing each of those variables. This process is often referred to as “developing a load” or “working up a load”. Continued... Putting Meat On The Table: Pedersoli .54 Caliber Rocky Mountain Hawken Rifle 
The Pedersoli™ Rocky Mountain Hawken Rifle is a .54 caliber percussion reproduction of the plains style rifle manufactured from 1840 to 1865. The Rocky Mountain Hawken is symbolic of the historical period that saw the transition from the long and heavy small caliber Pennsylvania rifles to more practical and powerful Plains rifles, with the abandoning of the flintlock for the far more modern percussion system. The Hawken's durable barrel and the larger caliber, enabled greater accuracy and performance making the Hawken Rifle an invaluable tool to trappers, mountain men, and the most famous explorers of the west.
The Pedersoli™ Rocky Mountain Hawken features the classic lines and incredible performance of the original hawken rifles. The Rocky Mountain Hawken is offered with the beautiful maple stock with a precision-rifled, rust brown colored 32" barrel having 7 grooves obtained by broaching. The .54 caliber barrel has 1:65 twist rate and is 34 5/8" long to deliver superior downrange precision with sabot and conical bullets alike. The Pedersoli™ Rocky Mountain Hawken comes with a reliable #11 percussion lock that has been color case-hardened for subtle beauty and excellent performance. The Rocky Mountain Hawken sports adjustable double-set triggers, front blade sights, and hardened trigger guard and buttplate. The Pedersoli™ Rocky Mountain Hawken comes in right-handed models only. The Pedersoli™ Rocky Mountain Hawken Rifle sports a one-piece European Maple Stock with satin finish and a beautiful .54 caliber browned barrel. The 32" browned barrel features a 1:65" twist. The Missouri River Hawken Rifle is made by Pedersoli™ in Italy and is 51 3/16" in overall length and weighs 9.91 lbs. This Pedersoli™ Rocky Mountain Hawken Rifle is great to take out in the field or simply display on your wall. BUY HERE.... Losing The Right To Hunt ...... by Toby bridges 
We're closer to losing all opportunities to hunt than many of you may realize. There are many people ... anti-hunting organizations ... and state, federal and global agencies which are hell bent to eliminate hunting. And, yes, some of those "agencies" include a number of so-called "Game & Fish" departments. How they are accomplishing a well funded effort to put an end to hunting just may surprise you. This article shares a look at a new 2022 website which aims to counter the efforts and lies of that anti-hunting movement. Note from MountainGnome Online: We have an old saying in the hunting, farming, and ranching community about these over populated predators..."SSS"!! Continued... 
More Deer Hunting Myths Debunked
Misconceptions: A talking head on outdoor TV puffs his chest and declares, “Man, the full moon is the worst time to hunt!” Sounds pretty good, and you buy it. Your daddy told you never to overhunt a spot, and you never doubt Pops. Stands to reason that if another hunter tromps too close to your treestand, your day is ruined, right? Uh, no, to all three of the above. Let’s change your thinking on some misguided beliefs about big deer and how to hunt them. 8.) Miss a buck and it's all over. Hmm, not always. Sail an arrow over a deer’s back and it will flinch, jump, and run off a little way. But if the animal didn’t see or smell you, it didn’t know what happened. Maybe a stick cracked or a limb fell; deer hear those sounds all the time. There are many stories of bowhunters missing a buck, only to have the animal settle down and circle back within range, only to get missed again or killed this time. Keep your wits, watch the jittery buck you just missed, and be ready. It’s a long shot, but a second shot can happen. (Don't Miss: You Wounded a Buck. Will He Come Back?) Okay, but what about a booming rifle miss? One day I fired my .270 and sailed a 150-grain bullet over the back of a 150-inch whitetail standing about 150 yards away on the Wyoming plains. The buck got confused, looked around, and took off like a shot — straight at me! I dropped him at 70 yards and was happy, even though my shooting sucked. Don’t get flustered and give up after a miss. Keep your wits, watch the buck, and be ready to atone. PURCHASE THIS ANTIQUE AT BUCKSKINS & BLACK POWDER Our Opinion on Hunting with Modern Sporting Rifles by DeerGear TV |
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MODERN FIREARMS
Modern Firearms For Sale:
From time to time we come across some quality modern center fire firearms.
As they become available to us and are resonably priced, we will put them up for sale.  ALL CENTER FIRE ARMS MUST GO TO A LICENSED FFL DEALER/PERSON!
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WE ADD NEW RENDEZVOUS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE TO US Mountain Men and Life in the Rocky Mountain West Tricked into Eating Dogmeat: The American frontier, said Frederick Jackson Turner, was “the meeting place between savagery and civilization.” "There are certain periods when human patience can no longer endure indignity and oppression. The spark of liberty then kindles into a flame..." |
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ALL PRODUCT CUSTOM MADE IN THE USA. Starling has just about any light & sound kits you will need for any of your models. Make your models come to life with Starling Technologies kits. Don't see what you need? We can design it. CONTACT:stan@starling-tech.com 
JUST RELEASED!!
We are excited to release our P-N-P light and sound kit for the infamous computer from the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey". Features red glowing eye and 30 phrases with extremely high quality life like sound activated by a motion sensor. Volume is adjustable by small blue trim-pot. Kit is completely assembled to fit inside HAL, all you have to do is add 3xAAA batteries and turn on the switch. This is a great first time kit for someone who has never added lights and sounds to a model before. Included in kit: 1x The H.A.L high quality sound efx board activated by motion sensor. 1x on/off slide switch. 1x 3x AAA battery holder. No soldering required. Tools Required: Hot-glue Model Master clear parts cement & window maker or equivalent. Drill bits |
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES ~ SKILLS 
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LITERATURE CORNER TREASURES OF READING 
Folks, here are some great books to read...THIS IS A MUST READ! Preachers Journey by William W. Johnstone (Author), J.A. Johnstone (Author)  The Greatest Western Writer Of The 21st Century Before he became a legend, Preacher was a trapper peacefully plying his trade in the Rocky Mountains. But people needed a hero. . .and Preacher was the only one around. Now a wagon train of pioneers is struggling westward toward Oregon through the howling winter--and a band of Arikara warriors are hot on their trail. Little do the Arikaras suspect that they're about to come face-to-face--and gun-to-gun--with a ferocious fight they never expected. . .courtesy of a wily mountain man. As Preacher struggles to bring the settlers to safety, he learns the real reason they were attacked--and begins to suspect that the secrets they've been keeping equal to a worse kind of danger. With treachery in the air, more Arikaras on the warpath, and a deadly deep freeze bearing down, trust is a thing of the past--and survival is all that matters. …Order yours today!". GO TO OUR NEW BOOKS PAGE. LOADED WITH SCORES OF GOOD READING! "There are certain periods when human patience can no longer endure indignity and oppression. The spark of liberty then kindles into a flame..." —In a letter from Samuel Adams to his cousin John Adams, dated October 4, 1790 |
COMFORT FOOD Why You Need to Try Black Bear Meat Now 
Recipe: Fry a Loin of Lamb
from The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant George and Martha Washington welcomed thousands of guests to Mount Vernon and were well known for their boundless hospitality, frequent and memorable parties, and the wide variety of culinary treats served. This was only possible because of the work of enslaved butlers, housemaids, waiters, cooks, and others. Explore recipes and learn more about food culture at Mount Vernon. Joshua Brookes, an English businessman who dined at Mount Vernon is February 1799, noted that mutton chops were among the dishes he was served. Because mutton has a strong flavor, below is a lamb chop recipe by Hannah Glasse that has been adapted by culinary historian Nancy Carter Crump for the book Dining with the Washingtons.
Preparation Instructions: Serves 6-8 
18th Century Inspired Cookbooks Available at George Washington's Mount Vernon:
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U.S. STAMP COLLECTION FOR SALE 
Large U.S. Stamp Collection For Sale. Early to Present U.S. Stamps ~ Mostly Mint ~ in 8 Premium American Heirloom Albums! All Stamps in Scott Mounts. Also Comes With Large Quantity Of Over 90% Mint Doubles (Singles & Sheets & Plate Blocks & Souvineer Sheets) 2019 Scott Value Is $20,000 Plus - Not Including All Of The Doubles. I Am Taking Offers Contact: SRK48@PROTONMAIL.COM Download Complete Listing: U.S. STAMP PDF REPORT |
BIDEN'S AND THE COMMUNIST DEMOCRAT PARTY'S AMERICA
The latest headlines on the Communist Democrat Party takeover of America!
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PRIVACY INVASION UPDATES
VPN ALERT!:You should avoid Five Eyes countries as much as possible. Furthermore, even the nine and fourteen eyes alliances should be avoided where possible. 1.) ProtonMail's cooperation with Swiss authorities to out climate activist sparks outrage! 2.) WHY YOU SHOULD AVOID VPN's WITHIN THE FIVE-Nine-and 14 EYE's COUNTRIES! 3.) 5-Eyes, 9-Eyes, and 14-Eyes agreement explained. 
The Ultimate Tor Browser Guide for 2022
by Sean McGrath What is Tor Browser? Tor Browser is software that allows you to browse the web anonymously. If you’ve spent even an average amount of time on the internet, chances are you’ve heard of Tor Browser. The gossip surrounding Tor is intriguing. That's why many people end up researching how to use Tor. After all, who doesn’t want to maximize their security by browsing the internet anonymously? Or investigate something called the “dark web”? Tor Browser is said to be the gateway to ultimate privacy. As such, we've taken a look at Tor Browser from all angles, to give you a full overview. Continued... Covid testing firm intends to sell swabs carrying customers' DNA? by Danka Delić The UK's data privacy watchdog is inspecting a major Covid-19 testing firm, Cignpost Diagnostics, following the firm's claim that it holds the right to analyze the samples to "learn more about human health" – and even sell the information to third parties. Cignpost Diagnostics is a UK government-approved Covid testing firm that trades as ExpressTest and sells £35 – £120 tests for holidaymakers. It's estimated that the firm has delivered up to three million tests since it was established in June 2021. It seems, however, that Cignpost Diagnostics has come up with a more lucrative business strategy – trading in sensitive customer data. The research behind the curtain The "research programme information sheet" from Cignpost Diagnostics shows that the firm keeps sensitive customer data, such as "biological samples" and "the DNA obtained from such samples", and even "genetic information derived from processing your DNA sample... using various technologies such as genotyping and whole or partial genome sequencing". It's believedCignpost Diagnostics has made tens of millions of pounds in test fees so far The most worrying section of the policy, however, is the one that shows Cignpost may share customers' DNA samples and similar data with third parties (so-called collaborators), including research universities and private companies. Worse yet, the firm can keep the samples and data indefinitely and "may receive compensation" for them. Continued.... W10Privacy Review W10Privacy is a free anti-spy tool for Windows 10, designed by German developer Bernd Schuster. The intuitive application is a single executable file designed to ease some pain caused when utilizing Windows 10, allowing users to change privacy settings, block advertisements and disable the Windows Update feature with the click of a few buttons. W10Privacy Review Continued... |
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MUZZLELOADER FORUMS WE AVOID:
Muzzleloader forums are usually a great source of friendship and a wealth of knowledge not only for beginners, but also the experienced shooter/hunter/sportsman. Usually you will find a variety of threads on many subjects involving muzzleloading, hunting, period clothing, and accessories. Usually there is also a thread for buying, selling, and wanted products. Unfortunately there are too many sites that really have no interest in the muzzleloading sport other than to make money! They will develope various threads that you have to pay to enter and post on!! We usually avoid those sites as they are there just for profit. A muzzleloading should provide you with everything you need to be proficient in your endeavors, wether it be just shooting, hunting, rendezvous, and other related endeavors you seek. Also on the pay site, you will find a lot of rash, gestapo, type moderators that just look for excuses to shame and/or ban members for trivial things that they have a personal dislike for!! NOW REMEMBER: Not all pay sites are like that, but there are far too many! We belong to many forums and we will join many more to review for our readers. Below we list those WE avoid andthose WE find to be enjoyable. The rest is up to your discretion. These are strictly our opinions. FORUMS WE USE: Buckskins & Black Powder Forum - ALL FREE Idaho Lewis’s Muzzleloading Forum - ALL FREE Buckskins & Black Powder Blog Paul Dobbins' Trapper Talk - Very Informative - Friendly Traditional Muzzleloading on the Cheap - Free - Friendly - Informative GON Forum - All Free - Seems Very Friendly - Informative FORUMS WE AVOID: The Muzzleloading Forum - To many Premium Pay Threads - moderators, so-so. Frontier Muzzle Loading - Many Pay Threads - Little Activity. So-so. |
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PAYPAL IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED FOR THESE ITEMS:
Paypal does not accept payments for firearms, muzzleloaders, firearms or muzzleloader raffles, bullets, accessories, due to their SOCIALIST ANTI-GUN POLICY! Current Payment Methods For Above Items: Personal Check - Money Order - ZELLE. Payments Made with ZELLE USE: srk48@protonmail.com Send Payments To: Stanley Koziol 24817 County Road 47.5 Boncarbo, CO. 81024 719-680-4568 |