MY NEW CAMO HUNTSMAN

[jeff birkey]

Thanks to Mike (member 378) for the barrel and receiver and Joe (member JAM66) for the stock, two great guys to deal with, I put together my own Camo Huntsman. 



I drilled out the fore-arm and used the spring from the wooden fore-arm.

 

Now my questions..... I am a flintlock shooter and I have plenty of fff goex.  I will start with 75 gr, what gr of bullet would you use?  Also, I have been doing some reading of old posts and have read about breech plugs. The one I have uses the orange primer holders.  Is this the latest or best one to use?  I also see there is a better ram rod made by Mr. Hubbards, but could not find a web site or number to get more info. Thanks for the help.

Jeff

[PHATINJUN]

Welcome Jeff. Very nice job on the build. You can find Hubbard's info in the FAQ's. Kurt

[c1skout]

I use 240gn "cheap shots" and 75gn. powder. 3 deer so far, no tracking.

[Brewster]

After fitting my barrel, the first thing I did was replace the breech plug .  Then put on the same Williams peep and front sight arrangement that I have on my 45-70.  Pet load is 96 gr of Pyrodex P, with a wool wad under a 460 No Excuses.  I just prefer a full-bore cast bullet, but am going to experiment with crush-ribs and .45 No Excuses when we get out of below zero temps next month in NW MN.

[Brewster]

   Evidently can't mention the name of the manufacturer.