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OWL Trekking Checklist - Suzanne Thomson of the Outdoor Wilderness Ladies

Today we wanted to share a great resource from contemporary living historian Suzanne Thomson. Originally developed for her website “The Outdoor Wilderness Ladies”, this checklist lets you plan accordingly for your next trek!

NMLRA Spring Championship Shoot 2020 Official Dates and Information

The official dates for the NMLRA Spring Championship Shoot are June 13-21, 2020.

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Developing your Historic Persona - Suzanne Thomson of the Outdoor Wilderness Ladies

Today we wanted to share a great resource from contemporary living historian Suzanne Thomson. Originally developed for her website “The Outdoor Wilderness Ladies”, this document walks you through the ins and the outs of developing a historic persona.

The Revolutionary War: Animated Map from the American Battlefield Trust

We’d like to thank the American Battlefield Trust for sharing this great resource with everyone on the internet.

Follow along as this production takes you through the American War for independence with animation, live action footage, and informational narration.

We at the American Battlefield Trust are re-releasing our Animated Battle Maps with newly branded openings. Enjoy learning about our nation's Revolutionary War against Great Britain, the conflict that gave birth to the United States of America. Our collection of animated maps bring battles of the American Civil War to life, complete with troop movement animations, narratives, reenactment footage and more.

Tip of the Day Tuesday

Tip of The Day Tuesday... With a large percentage of the country under some form of shelter in place order currently, take advantage of the extra time available to get your next several projects roughed out. If you're horn guy, get a few cut to length, ready to thin, carve and shape.

If you're a blacksmith, forge out a few strikers, knife blanks, etc. If your a leather type, cut out a few bags or pouches for assembly later.

In a few weeks when all this chaos fades away and we dive back into our normal hectic lives, you'll have a jumpstart on the next couple projects, which in and of itself will motivate you to complete them perhaps... Stay safe and healthy!

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What is the best load for a Thompson Center Hawken?

Questions and answers from Facebook

“For those shooting a TC Hawken with a 1 in 48 twist barrel, what is your bestload? Bullet and Powder.

-Darrel Flurry

Here are some of the most informative comments from the post.

Michael S. “Roundball, 60 and 120 gr FFG. Plains bullet, 90Grs FFFG. Mine is a 54 caliber.”

Mike J. “Mine shoots good with 70 gr. BlackMZ and a.490 ball. .015 patch.”

Paul R. “Roundball 65 gr, lee real 75 gr”

Jeffery R “300 grain sabot, 100grns loose powder, fff works if your gun is clean and dry.

James B “90 gr. Goex FFF cut pillow ticking spit patch .490 round ball”

Here’s a photo Todd Shared.

Here’s a photo Todd Shared.

Todd T “100 grains Goex 2f, .54 cal home cast Lyman Plains lubed with 45/45/10 with a felt wad between powder and bullet. Can’t wait to run one through an elk.”

Tony G “80 grains ff 490 ball 015 patch”

Dale N “My 45 50 grs RB, 60 grs maxi. My 50 60 grs RB, 80 grs maxi”

Fred W “Same as Bob above, 70gr 2f 490 orb .015 pillow ticking patch Goex BLACK POWDER ONLY.”

David C “40 gr FFg, lubed .015 patch with .490 round ball for paper at 25 yds. 85 gr FFg, same patch and ball, for hunting.”

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Daniel Howell on the revival of folk crafts and traditional skills | Muzzle Blasts Podcast

Daniel is a young father in the Western United States.

Daniel is a young father in the Western United States.

We're talking with Daniel Howell this week. Daniel has been involved in rendezvous out west for many years now, but in adult life has transitioned into studying and living by "primitive skills". A woodworker by trade, Daniel has continued to travel back in time, so to speak, re-learning what our forefathers and mothers lived by. 

Daniel is from the western US, so we get into some of the history and differences between what he studies, versus what someone like me from east of the Mississippi river studies. We talk about the skills and craft behind muzzleloading, as well as its history in the United States and how muzzleloaders went hand in hand with skills like foraging, woodworking, blacksmithing and more.

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This week's episode is brought to you by Muzzle Loader Magazine. Since 1974, MUZZLELOADER has been the leading magazine devoted to  traditional black powder hunting and shooting. Each issue is jam-packed with articles on hunting, shooting, gunsmithing, do-it-yourself projects, living history,  American history, book and product reviews, and much more!

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Now Or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781

Don’t miss this video from George Washington’s Mount Vernon! This nearly 30 minute movie covers everything you need to know about the Yorktown Campaign of 1781.

George Washington's Continental Army has fought for five long years to drive the British from American soil. Now, with the aid of French land and naval forces, that time may be near. Washington and his allies have surrounded the British at Yorktown, Virginia. The dream of American independence hangs in the balance

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How to make a Flint Wallet with Jeff Luke | Craftsman's Corner #1

How to make a Flint Wallet with Jeff Luke | Craftsman's Corner #1

In this first edition of Craftsman’s Corner, I’ll walk you through creating a basic leather flint and tool wallet. This piece will be a handy addition to your hunting or shooting pouch and allow you carry a few extra flints, some cleaning patch material, and a couple of basic cleaning/maintenance tools while afield or at the range with your trusted flintlock.