Black Powder and Flintlock Guns
BlackPowderMag.com has been created to be the resource for muzzleloading gun enthusiasts to
share information about the sport, the enjoyment, and craft of black powder
and flintlock guns.
You'll find articles on flintlock testing, gun makers, gun safety,
competitive shooting, tips, tricks and much more. We always welcome feedback
and readers' stories. Bookmark us and visit often.
Larry Pletcher, Editor
Featured Articles
Martin's Station Rifle Project
Martin's Station is thought of as a great place to view and become involved in living history. Their calendar is filled with living history activities for the observer as well as the re-enactor. In the midst of these experiences is a great new project.
NMLRA 1 of 1000 Endowment
The NMLRA's "1 of 1000 Endowment Program" was the brain child of former president Merrill Deer. He hoped to find 1000 members who would each contribute $1000, to support the NMLRA. The funds go into a restricted endowment fund.
David Wright's painting, "The Spirit of America" will be used to support the program in a variety of ways.
Traditional Arts & Arms Making Workshop
Held at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park in Noblesville, Indiana, this program is in its 22 year. Keep the dates October 8-14 2011 in mind -- classes fill quickly.
317-776-6006 or 800-966-1836
Friendship 2011 Spring Shoot
Ever see a shooting line a quarter mile long? Ever seen a muzzleloading slug gun that weighed over 100 lbs? Ever watched a barrel being rifled by hand? Ever seen a shooter bust doubles with a double flint fowler? You can for 10 days each spring and fall in southern Indiana. Come join us!
Filled Vent Test
Filling a flintlock touch hole with priming powder causes a slower ignition. The pan fire has to burn through instead of flash through the vent. Is this "fuse effect" true? Can the difference be measured? Are the "hang fires" experienced by black powder shooters caused by something else? Reporting the answers to these questions is the purpose in this article.
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Events Calendar
This page will try to keep up with the various muzzleloading events about to happen.
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Black Powder Resources
This page contains web addresses and emails of interest to muzzleloading enthusiasts. The list is likely to change as names are added and addresses are updated.
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Chuck Dixon Chats with Black Powder Mag
Tom Curran caught Chuck Dixon in the shop and collected this interview for Black Powder Mag. Even if you know Chuck you are likely to learn more listening to the interview. (Larry Pletcher) Chuck Dixon Chats with Black Powder Mag
Reaves Goehring: supplier of fine riflemaking castings
Riflemakers look to Reaves Goehring for the best castings for their flintlocks. His care in providing the correct parts for the various schools of muzzloading makes him widely respected. Reaves tells Tom Curran some of his story. This interview takes place on July 27, 2008, at Dixon’s Gunmaker’s Fair, Kempton, PA, Reaves Goehring: supplier of fine riflemaking castings
David Price talks with Black Powder Mag
Riflemaker, Homer Dangler talks with Black Powder Mag
One cannot think of flint riflemakers without including Homer Dangler. A maker of muzzleloaders for decades, Homer is widely respected for his work. Riflemaker, Homer Dangler talks with Black Powder Mag