Enjoying Black Powder Episode 7: Beaumont 1871 (Ad-free)
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Black powder military rifles of the 1860s-1880s are a really enjoyable group of guns. A lot of them are relatively reasonably priced, and they are actually pretty easy to reload for. The unavailability of factory ammunition (for most, although not so much for the Trapdoor) makes them seem like a daunting prospect, but for a pretty simple investment in tools and time one can make up ammunition and have a lot of fun with rifles like this.
That's the idea behind a new series here on black powder military rifles. Each month, my friend - and handloader - Tom and I will take out a different model to have some fun at the range and compare how they handle. And then we will show you how to make the ammunition for them. So grab your pith helmet, pause "Zulu" and join us! Today is Episode Seven: 1871 Beaumont!
Comments
Ian. You're a scottsman. If a goat bends your sights act properly make some haggis!
Guido Schriewer
2025-01-26 18:57:29 +0000 UTCplace seems busy. others seem to enjoy themselves with some rounds, too. I prefer myselt a hammer gun of some sort but a boltgun with those single shot BP. highwall sharps rolling block or trapdoor. function... rolling block maybe. heart a sharps or trapdoor carbine.
Guido Schriewer
2025-01-25 19:50:35 +0000 UTCWhen you do these, it just makes me think you should hang out with Rob in Canada.
Chairman
2025-01-25 13:37:45 +0000 UTCI bought one of these as project about 10 years ago. Quick update, it's still a project 😄
jude stynes
2025-01-25 12:44:50 +0000 UTCWould love to hear commentary on the choice of v-spring in the design. What’s the advantage, particularly since most use coil springs.
GaryG
2025-01-25 12:40:07 +0000 UTC
