For those of us who enjoy muzzleloading, you now have an easy and inexpensive way to make your own percussion caps. This tool is only designed to make #11 caps, but it is a great start nonetheless. Many people enjoy muzzleloading today in the form of target shooting, reenacting, and even hunting. Some people will go as far as casting their own … [Read more...]
Today, people are getting more and more into reloading for a number of reasons. Some want to save money, like I do, while others just want more precision and control over the quality of their ammo and the consistency in its performance. Reloading is no longer just for centerfire ammo anymore. With Sharpshooter, the makers of the 22LR Reloading kit, you also have options for … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what made the modern gun possible? It was not the gun; it was the ignition. Modern firearms, as we know them, started with the percussion cap. In a previous article I described how flintlock firearms worked. The flint and steel method made gun ownership and military standard issue weapons a reality and shaped world we have inherited, but now I am … [Read more...]
