Folks, My e-mail is jsherry49@.... Sorry for any confusion. Jack To: revlist@yahoogroups.com; brigadeamrev@yahoogroups.com; brznwench@...;...
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avalonforge
avlonfrg
Dec 20, 2012 3:45 pm
I recently became aware that the comprehensive web site on ax sharpening, history and use, has been updated. There is also a youtube presentation on the...
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Walter McIntyre
waltermmac
Dec 21, 2012 2:47 am
I’m posting this for a friend. PLEASE CONTACT HIM DIRECTLY. The weapon is a Charleville musket .69 cal (petrosolli) sparks good,browned barrel,with bayonet...
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rushonboys81
Dec 22, 2012 2:57 am
Dear List, As I was grocery shopping this evening for the holidays, I was reminded of the unbelievable effort it took to supply the armies on both sides during...
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KILTONE@...
kiltone
Dec 22, 2012 5:08 am
Go mbeannai Dia duit Michael #AOLMsgPart_1_971737f4-5fe3-4e44-a567-031c0e529ee3 td{color: black;} [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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sgt42rhr
Dec 22, 2012 2:11 pm
I wonder what the item of Spirits was in the list below? Spirits.....1,936,624 gills Brandy.....179,205 gills Rum.....7,260,257 gills Wine.....10,829 gills ...
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Alexander John Good
clan_mccracken
Dec 22, 2012 3:27 pm
List, Does anyone have any images of the Marburg cartridge box as mentioned in the NWTA article below that they can pass on or direct me to? Would appreciate...
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nyline1777
Dec 22, 2012 8:16 pm
Guys, Hope I'm not off topic here, in the efforts to kit out my whole family I'm looking to get rid of all my civil war stuff. I have everything but a musket....
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daniel oconnell
britbrig8th
Dec 24, 2012 4:54 pm
Happy Cringle and Betty Grable from the "Forlorn Hope" of the King's or 8th Regiment of Foot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk-TjIF9Z6c [Non-text portions of...
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lesjob4d@...
lesjobford
Dec 26, 2012 1:16 am
Shot a few pics up at the crossing today and wanted to post the link here. http://s72.beta.photobucket.com/user/lesjob4d/library/Washington%20Crossing%202012...
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wingzero1122
Dec 26, 2012 2:58 am
Hello all, I'm trying to find out anything on the 20th Massachusetts Provincial Regiment. All i know was they were an 1775 Militia Regiment commanded by David...
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Michael Keefer
micha7el...
Dec 26, 2012 3:36 am
Nice to see a sizable showing of the public... Thanks for the post ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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William
hgreenland1666
Dec 26, 2012 7:36 pm
There's also a nice set of pictures from the Trenton Times/Star Ledger: ...
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Rob
sawmaster05
Dec 27, 2012 12:39 am
List, My unit Aldens 6th Mass Regiment is co hosting a small Rev war encampment/tactical in Thurman Ny June 14-16 2013. This will also be a part of Warren...
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britmarinecapt
Dec 27, 2012 9:53 pm
So I am finally reading Ewald's Diary. Great read. Ewald repeatedly mentions forces camping in a quadrangle camp. I am reminded of the camp arrangements...
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Todd Post
secondvaregt
Dec 28, 2012 3:52 pm
How many grains do you use for firing live with a Bess? Cheers, Todd...
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The Hairy Loon
david_brighton
Dec 28, 2012 4:18 pm
I use 120 grains, or 4 drams, which was the official load, makes for a nice bang, not too much recoil if blank firing with wadding only. bit nicer if live...
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Todd Post
secondvaregt
Dec 28, 2012 4:25 pm
David, I only use 90-120 grains for a blank load. I was under the impression you used less for a live round since there's actually something on top to create...
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Anthony Seo
skyefyre47
Dec 28, 2012 4:43 pm
... The rule of thumb for any blackpowder gun for live firing is 1 1/2 times the caliber in grains, so in round numbers a 75 caliber Bess should us a 115 grain...
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ed_murphy@...
the_butler_1850
Dec 28, 2012 5:07 pm
I load around 100 for blank loads. It's a scoop measure, so no more than, but often slightly less than 100. For live loads, I'm still working on the...
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The Hairy Loon
david_brighton
Dec 28, 2012 5:47 pm
One thing that everybody seems to be forgetting, the Bess was originally designed in early 1700, it came into British Army use in 1722, black powder was not as...
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Mike E
mikee0137
Dec 28, 2012 5:54 pm
We live-fired our Bess's at our School of Soldier this year. I used the same blank load (100 gr) with the ball wrapped in the paper wad. We had no problem...
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gene3@...
gene3f
Dec 28, 2012 6:44 pm
I am using 100g FFF for the live load with a .727 ball. That includes the priming. For blanks I have switched to 90gr FF. Don't need the extra powder and...
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Dan H
dansbess
Dec 29, 2012 12:27 am
Have 2, .77 cal colerain barrels, and 100 grns 2f seems fine (accurate), start with 85-90 grns and work from there. if making cartriges add 10 grns or so for...
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Woolsey, David
d_woolsey1
Dec 29, 2012 1:51 am
Also the granulation system and uniformity of the powder are a product of the second half of the 19th century. So one might consider using 1Fg for the powder...
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Andy Lucy
andy_lucy
Dec 29, 2012 2:04 am
I use 110gr 2FF in my Pedersoli Bess, with a patched round ball. With that, I can hold a 12" group at 75 yards or so. Sometimes. If I hold my mouth right....
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John
snakeskinsca...
Dec 29, 2012 2:13 am
Hello List! I am cleaning-out the closet of all my old gear that either doesn't fit me or that I will never use. To avoid spaming the list I have put them on...
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Woolsey, David
d_woolsey1
Dec 29, 2012 2:13 am
Goog God man ! How many stones did you pass to make that cartridge!? YEEOOW! YOHS Dave Woolsey. From: Andy Lucy [mailto:andylucy@...] Sent: Friday,...
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Todd Post
secondvaregt
Dec 29, 2012 2:16 am
In this case, I'm just looking to fire my musket live more and wish to do it safely and efficiently. I have 2F on hand and have only infrequently fired live...
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Andy Lucy
andy_lucy
Dec 29, 2012 4:16 am
I pass, on average, 5-7 stones per month. My urologist calls me "The Quarry." I think I have personally paid for his summer house and his ski boat over the...
