Black Powder ShootingMuzzle loading and shooting black powder percussion revolvers and rifleshttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoon/137847530_tJyTB-Ti.jpghttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/gallery/2580769_gP8X8/2007-08-08T06:47:43ZCopyright 2010, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved.SmugMugIn 1847 Colt introduced a new revolverthe Dragoon. The first 240 pistols, manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitneys Whitneyville, Connecticut factory, featured superior materials, a shortened ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />In 1847 Colt introduced a new revolverthe Dragoon. The first 240 pistols, manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitneys Whitneyville, Connecticut factory, featured superior materials, a shortened ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#137847530_tJyTB" title="In 1847 Colt introduced a new revolverthe Dragoon. The first 240 pistols, manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitneys Whitneyville, Connecticut factory, featured superior materials, a shortened ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoon/137847530_tJyTB-Th.jpg" width="150" height="64" alt="In 1847 Colt introduced a new revolverthe Dragoon. The first 240 pistols, manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitneys Whitneyville, Connecticut factory, featured superior materials, a shortened ..." title="In 1847 Colt introduced a new revolverthe Dragoon. The first 240 pistols, manufactured for Colt by Eli Whitneys Whitneyville, Connecticut factory, featured superior materials, a shortened ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T17:34:32ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoon/137847530_tJyTB-Th.jpgThe Colt Dragoon is extremely accurate! Six shots fired from 25 yards, using a 40 grain load of black powder with a .454 caliber lead ball. The revolver was factory sighted for a "point of ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />The Colt Dragoon is extremely accurate! Six shots fired from 25 yards, using a 40 grain load of black powder with a .454 caliber lead ball. The revolver was factory sighted for a "point of ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#137847531_EAjKJ" title="The Colt Dragoon is extremely accurate! Six shots fired from 25 yards, using a 40 grain load of black powder with a .454 caliber lead ball. The revolver was factory sighted for a "point of ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoontarget/137847531_EAjKJ-Th.jpg" width="150" height="117" alt="The Colt Dragoon is extremely accurate! Six shots fired from 25 yards, using a 40 grain load of black powder with a .454 caliber lead ball. The revolver was factory sighted for a "point of ..." title="The Colt Dragoon is extremely accurate! Six shots fired from 25 yards, using a 40 grain load of black powder with a .454 caliber lead ball. The revolver was factory sighted for a "point of ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T17:35:59ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoontarget/137847531_EAjKJ-Th.jpg2007-03-20 22:37:34Colt Dragoon 1847, .44 cal., six rounds fired with a 40 grain black powder charge at 25 yards.<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Colt Dragoon 1847, .44 cal., six rounds fired with a 40 grain black powder charge at 25 yards.</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#137847529_sa3f5" title="Colt Dragoon 1847, .44 cal., six rounds fired with a 40 grain black powder charge at 25 yards."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoontarget1/137847529_sa3f5-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="Colt Dragoon 1847, .44 cal., six rounds fired with a 40 grain black powder charge at 25 yards." title="Colt Dragoon 1847, .44 cal., six rounds fired with a 40 grain black powder charge at 25 yards." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-13T04:46:58ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/dragoontarget1/137847529_sa3f5-Th.jpg2007-03-20 22:38:25In 1860, using superior "silver spring steel," Colt designed the 1860 Army revolver, a .44-caliber pistol built around the lightweight frame of the 1851 Navy. The pistol was lighter and easi ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />In 1860, using superior "silver spring steel," Colt designed the 1860 Army revolver, a .44-caliber pistol built around the lightweight frame of the 1851 Navy. The pistol was lighter and easi ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135979969_PhNge" title="In 1860, using superior "silver spring steel," Colt designed the 1860 Army revolver, a .44-caliber pistol built around the lightweight frame of the 1851 Navy. The pistol was lighter and easi ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/83-1860army/135979969_PhNge-Th.jpg" width="150" height="58" alt="In 1860, using superior "silver spring steel," Colt designed the 1860 Army revolver, a .44-caliber pistol built around the lightweight frame of the 1851 Navy. The pistol was lighter and easi ..." title="In 1860, using superior "silver spring steel," Colt designed the 1860 Army revolver, a .44-caliber pistol built around the lightweight frame of the 1851 Navy. The pistol was lighter and easi ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T21:06:45ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/83-1860army/135979969_PhNge-Th.jpgLoading the Colt Army 1860 Percussion Revolver. .44 cal. round ball with 22 grains of black powder. Each of six cylinder charges must be loaded with 22 grains of powder then a .44 cal roun ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Loading the Colt Army 1860 Percussion Revolver. .44 cal. round ball with 22 grains of black powder. Each of six cylinder charges must be loaded with 22 grains of powder then a .44 cal roun ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135969058_ebkfe" title="Loading the Colt Army 1860 Percussion Revolver. .44 cal. round ball with 22 grains of black powder. Each of six cylinder charges must be loaded with 22 grains of powder then a .44 cal roun ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange4/135969058_ebkfe-Th.jpg" width="118" height="150" alt="Loading the Colt Army 1860 Percussion Revolver. .44 cal. round ball with 22 grains of black powder. Each of six cylinder charges must be loaded with 22 grains of powder then a .44 cal roun ..." title="Loading the Colt Army 1860 Percussion Revolver. .44 cal. round ball with 22 grains of black powder. Each of six cylinder charges must be loaded with 22 grains of powder then a .44 cal roun ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T21:04:48ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange4/135969058_ebkfe-Th.jpg2007-03-13 10:00:31After loading the powder and ball the revolver is ready to have a cap placed on each of the six "nipples" which will ignite the powder when struck with the single action hammer.<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />After loading the powder and ball the revolver is ready to have a cap placed on each of the six "nipples" which will ignite the powder when struck with the single action hammer.</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135969153_ZNjdu" title="After loading the powder and ball the revolver is ready to have a cap placed on each of the six "nipples" which will ignite the powder when struck with the single action hammer."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange3/135969153_ZNjdu-Th.jpg" width="115" height="150" alt="After loading the powder and ball the revolver is ready to have a cap placed on each of the six "nipples" which will ignite the powder when struck with the single action hammer." title="After loading the powder and ball the revolver is ready to have a cap placed on each of the six "nipples" which will ignite the powder when struck with the single action hammer." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T21:05:26ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange3/135969153_ZNjdu-Th.jpg2007-03-13 10:01:18Aiming and preparing to fire.<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Aiming and preparing to fire.</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135969247_EH6mC" title="Aiming and preparing to fire."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange/135969247_EH6mC-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="Aiming and preparing to fire." title="Aiming and preparing to fire." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-13T02:23:57ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange/135969247_EH6mC-Th.jpg2007-03-13 10:13:39The revolver presents some "kick" as a .44 cal. ball is rather large! I shoot at the minimum powder load of 22 grains - the gun will take up to 30 grains of powder.<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />The revolver presents some "kick" as a .44 cal. ball is rather large! I shoot at the minimum powder load of 22 grains - the gun will take up to 30 grains of powder.</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135969388_tK4H5" title="The revolver presents some "kick" as a .44 cal. ball is rather large! I shoot at the minimum powder load of 22 grains - the gun will take up to 30 grains of powder."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange2/135969388_tK4H5-Th.jpg" width="150" height="105" alt="The revolver presents some "kick" as a .44 cal. ball is rather large! I shoot at the minimum powder load of 22 grains - the gun will take up to 30 grains of powder." title="The revolver presents some "kick" as a .44 cal. ball is rather large! I shoot at the minimum powder load of 22 grains - the gun will take up to 30 grains of powder." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T21:05:19ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/billatrange2/135969388_tK4H5-Th.jpg2007-03-13 10:13:40Pedersoli Tryon Percussion .50 Cal. Muzzleloader.
Exceptional reproduction of an American plains rifle, with double set, trigger and back action, it is named after the original manufactur ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Pedersoli Tryon Percussion .50 Cal. Muzzleloader.
Exceptional reproduction of an American plains rifle, with double set, trigger and back action, it is named after the original manufactur ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135972876_V4Fss" title="Pedersoli Tryon Percussion .50 Cal. Muzzleloader.
Exceptional reproduction of an American plains rifle, with double set, trigger and back action, it is named after the original manufactur ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/tryon/135972876_V4Fss-Th.jpg" width="150" height="38" alt="Pedersoli Tryon Percussion .50 Cal. Muzzleloader.
Exceptional reproduction of an American plains rifle, with double set, trigger and back action, it is named after the original manufactur ..." title="Pedersoli Tryon Percussion .50 Cal. Muzzleloader.
Exceptional reproduction of an American plains rifle, with double set, trigger and back action, it is named after the original manufactur ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T21:04:39ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/tryon/135972876_V4Fss-Th.jpgThe Pedersoli Tyron Muzzle loader is a .50 cal. Italian made rifle. I use a 80 grain black powder charge with a .490 cal. round lead ball and a .015 lubed patch for loading. The 80 grains ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />The Pedersoli Tyron Muzzle loader is a .50 cal. Italian made rifle. I use a 80 grain black powder charge with a .490 cal. round lead ball and a .015 lubed patch for loading. The 80 grains ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#135971465_QP2C3" title="The Pedersoli Tyron Muzzle loader is a .50 cal. Italian made rifle. I use a 80 grain black powder charge with a .490 cal. round lead ball and a .015 lubed patch for loading. The 80 grains ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/blackpowder2/135971465_QP2C3-Th.jpg" width="150" height="116" alt="The Pedersoli Tyron Muzzle loader is a .50 cal. Italian made rifle. I use a 80 grain black powder charge with a .490 cal. round lead ball and a .015 lubed patch for loading. The 80 grains ..." title="The Pedersoli Tyron Muzzle loader is a .50 cal. Italian made rifle. I use a 80 grain black powder charge with a .490 cal. round lead ball and a .015 lubed patch for loading. The 80 grains ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T21:04:52ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/blackpowder2/135971465_QP2C3-Th.jpg2007-01-14 09:52:28Target shot at 50 yards with the Pedersoli Tyron .50 Cal. using 60 grains of powder. Rifle was shot from bench rest position.<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Target shot at 50 yards with the Pedersoli Tyron .50 Cal. using 60 grains of powder. Rifle was shot from bench rest position.</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#140256922_kJPWE" title="Target shot at 50 yards with the Pedersoli Tyron .50 Cal. using 60 grains of powder. Rifle was shot from bench rest position."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/crowtarget/140256922_kJPWE-Th.jpg" width="150" height="112" alt="Target shot at 50 yards with the Pedersoli Tyron .50 Cal. using 60 grains of powder. Rifle was shot from bench rest position." title="Target shot at 50 yards with the Pedersoli Tyron .50 Cal. using 60 grains of powder. Rifle was shot from bench rest position." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-13T19:58:32ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/crowtarget/140256922_kJPWE-Th.jpgPedersoli "Kentucky" .50 Cal. Flintlock Rifle
This rifle evolved from the German hunting weapons and was a major rival of the Brown Bess. Typical weapon in use in the American colonies it ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Pedersoli "Kentucky" .50 Cal. Flintlock Rifle
This rifle evolved from the German hunting weapons and was a major rival of the Brown Bess. Typical weapon in use in the American colonies it ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#143867490_VJpAh" title="Pedersoli "Kentucky" .50 Cal. Flintlock Rifle
This rifle evolved from the German hunting weapons and was a major rival of the Brown Bess. Typical weapon in use in the American colonies it ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/kentuckypedersoli1/143867490_VJpAh-Th.jpg" width="150" height="31" alt="Pedersoli "Kentucky" .50 Cal. Flintlock Rifle
This rifle evolved from the German hunting weapons and was a major rival of the Brown Bess. Typical weapon in use in the American colonies it ..." title="Pedersoli "Kentucky" .50 Cal. Flintlock Rifle
This rifle evolved from the German hunting weapons and was a major rival of the Brown Bess. Typical weapon in use in the American colonies it ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T06:07:21ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/kentuckypedersoli1/143867490_VJpAh-Th.jpgPedersoli "Kentucky" Flintlock Rifle .50 Cal. First day firing this rifle. The best target for the day was this one at 50 yards using 60 grains of powder with the fixed sights. The fixed ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Pedersoli "Kentucky" Flintlock Rifle .50 Cal. First day firing this rifle. The best target for the day was this one at 50 yards using 60 grains of powder with the fixed sights. The fixed ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#143871996_8L4GY" title="Pedersoli "Kentucky" Flintlock Rifle .50 Cal. First day firing this rifle. The best target for the day was this one at 50 yards using 60 grains of powder with the fixed sights. The fixed ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/kentuckyme/143871996_8L4GY-Th.jpg" width="150" height="119" alt="Pedersoli "Kentucky" Flintlock Rifle .50 Cal. First day firing this rifle. The best target for the day was this one at 50 yards using 60 grains of powder with the fixed sights. The fixed ..." title="Pedersoli "Kentucky" Flintlock Rifle .50 Cal. First day firing this rifle. The best target for the day was this one at 50 yards using 60 grains of powder with the fixed sights. The fixed ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-13T13:16:18ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/kentuckyme/143871996_8L4GY-Th.jpg2007-04-09 11:00:34Close up picture of the "Kentucky" Flintlock rifle and the best 50 yard target of the day. The fixed sights required just a slight high hold - Filing the front sight down about 1/32 inch wo ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />Close up picture of the "Kentucky" Flintlock rifle and the best 50 yard target of the day. The fixed sights required just a slight high hold - Filing the front sight down about 1/32 inch wo ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#143871992_uwvRZ" title="Close up picture of the "Kentucky" Flintlock rifle and the best 50 yard target of the day. The fixed sights required just a slight high hold - Filing the front sight down about 1/32 inch wo ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/kytarget/143871992_uwvRZ-Th.jpg" width="137" height="150" alt="Close up picture of the "Kentucky" Flintlock rifle and the best 50 yard target of the day. The fixed sights required just a slight high hold - Filing the front sight down about 1/32 inch wo ..." title="Close up picture of the "Kentucky" Flintlock rifle and the best 50 yard target of the day. The fixed sights required just a slight high hold - Filing the front sight down about 1/32 inch wo ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-13T06:06:28ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/kytarget/143871992_uwvRZ-Th.jpg2007-04-09 11:02:18Bill-Haycock's photo<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a> </p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#181168405_oGZJm" title="Bill-Haycock's photo"><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/profile-small-copy/181168405_oGZJm-Th.gif" width="75" height="72" alt="Bill-Haycock's photo" title="Bill-Haycock's photo" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-02-10T08:43:36ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/profile-small-copy/181168405_oGZJm-Th.gifMy zeroing target using the new "Southern Virginia" 50 caliber Flintlock rifle. Used 60 grains of fff powder, .495 ball and .015 Teflon coated patch. Target distance is 50 yards - no wind ...<p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com">Bill-Haycock</a><br />My zeroing target using the new "Southern Virginia" 50 caliber Flintlock rifle. Used 60 grains of fff powder, .495 ball and .015 Teflon coated patch. Target distance is 50 yards - no wind ...</p><p><a href="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/2580769_gP8X8#181832123_G9znp" title="My zeroing target using the new "Southern Virginia" 50 caliber Flintlock rifle. Used 60 grains of fff powder, .495 ball and .015 Teflon coated patch. Target distance is 50 yards - no wind ..."><img src="http://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/target-sova-small-Medium/181832123_G9znp-Th.jpg" width="115" height="150" alt="My zeroing target using the new "Southern Virginia" 50 caliber Flintlock rifle. Used 60 grains of fff powder, .495 ball and .015 Teflon coated patch. Target distance is 50 yards - no wind ..." title="My zeroing target using the new "Southern Virginia" 50 caliber Flintlock rifle. Used 60 grains of fff powder, .495 ball and .015 Teflon coated patch. Target distance is 50 yards - no wind ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p>2009-06-24T22:52:28ZBill-Haycockhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.comhttp://bill-haycock.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Black-Powder-Shooting/target-sova-small-Medium/181832123_G9znp-Th.jpg