I've been shooting BP guns for 40+ years. My compliments to a well done and very informative series. I guess you can teach an old dog a new trick now and then! I definitely learned a few things watching your video. Thank you.

Thanks for this series, Steve. As an English muzzle loading enthusiast I am a bit of a rare beast, and there are few people my side of the Pond I can talk to for tips, advice etc. This series has been very helpful. I have had my Investarms Hawken .45 for a year now and get great enjoment from it.

For as much as I thought I knew I now know some more very good information. Kind Thanks! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Excllent series on the black powder world and safty.

Again, good information…thank you sir! Good shooting!

Many thanks for your instructional. As usual, you've combined good, basic information with some unique alternatives. Like you, I own a Lyman GPR .54 cal. I love the rifle; it's a real tack-driver, but I agree with your advice to pay close attention in cleaning the patent breech. You're right also in that a .38 cal bore brush is a perfect fit for cleaning the patent breech. A .32 cal brass scraper will help also. Another excellent video. Keep 'em comin'!

Thank you very much for this series I have learned a great deal and evidently I have a great deal more to learn thanks again really enjoyed your videos

You're VERY informative and educational on this subject ! You could take what I know about a black powder rifle ( or pistol ) and whatever the price is of a cup of Your favorite cup of coffee at Starbucks and .... ( well at least You can get the caffeine.. flavor of Your choice, at no extra charge ) ! Thank You so very much for this information ! I'm beginning to see this is looking like it's going to get mildly expensive ( at least in the beginning , considering I'll be starting with nothing.. not even a rifle ) !

Great series of videos, thanks a lot for sharing the wealth!!

Thank you for these Masterclass videos. Not only entertaining, but very informative. Looking for a Hawken style percussion rifle. Once I find one I will start applying lessons learned from your instructions.

Very good video!

Thanks for sharing. Would love to hear flintlock advice you may have!

I was interested in cleaning out residue oil that is possibly in the nipple by discharging several caps. I solved this problem by storing my black powder guns barrel down in my gun safe. Any residue oil will eventually end up on the floor of the gun case. Give your riffle a quick clean with a patch and you will only need one cap to make sure the channel is clear.

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for all the info & great series

Loved your series.I feel ready to try. Question:If you are using a rifled barrel,why not shoot a bullet shaped projectile?

I'm toying with the idea of getting into BP shooting. I already make my own BP, and have a double .50 cal roundball mold which I used to pour a bunch of heavily antimonied (sp) lead balls for my powder mill. This was a very well done informative video, thank you! And for those who are easily offended by words alone, beware; He uses the words nipple and buttplug quite often! 😳🤣

I've only had my T.C. Hawken for a short while. I was told it was ok to put it in half cock to dry fire with the set trigger. I hope I haven't wrecked my triggers! rats! I thought I was doing ok and not hurting the gun!