How to Clean Your Musket | A Complete Guide

[@oshlampart2895]

Love the bloopers, I was laughing with you! Could you make a bloopers video with footage from the battles as well? That would be awesome!

[@HM10thFoot]

After three days of filming, it sure gets tiring, this was the funniest of multiple slip-ups! And perhaps🤔 could make for a very entertaining video! Thanks for watching!

[@onewhotalks1943]

@@HM10thFoot Here is a gentlemen that treates the under neath of the barrel of his muzzle loaders. I am curious do you lube the under neath the barrel with some kind for corrosion protection? Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoKzaYJtmciDbsk This may help reduce if not illuminate rusting under the barrel

[@darth-hellhound6534]

Flashguards did exist in the 18th century and several examples can be found. Their use is not well documented at all though, and their widespread use in reenacting can mostly be attributed to the bicentennial and people overcharging their pans. They are great for recruits, but being touted as mandatory safety devices seems a bit much. Love the video! Maas will come to serve me well in the future, I hope.

[@HM10thFoot]

Thanks for watching! That is good to know. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@marxbruder]

Wearing white shoes while rinsing out a musket barrel is a real power move.

[@HM10thFoot]

A wee bit of over confidence led to that decision. Sometimes style trumps intellegence ;) We thank you for watching!

[@kevinfox787]

Thank you for making this video!

[@HM10thFoot]

Thank you, we hope it was helpful!

[@SirFrederick]

Pretty much the same for us Rebels. I use hot water and Palm Oil. Polish with the gray emery cloth. Also add tallow to some parts of the inner lock.

[@HM10thFoot]

Thanks for watching, we will have to try your tactics out as well!

[@jamesTBurke]

What about the continental army? What method did they use?

[@yankeedoodle7365]

Nice to see a nice video on this, every unit has its own way, probably take some stuff from this, did you guys go to Brandywine btw?

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, thank you for watching! We did not unfortunately, but it looked like an amazing event!

[@danielmurphy4415]

Which specific adapter do I use from the track of the wolf's website for a Japanese model so that a worm can be attached to it? Thanks!

[@darthpaperplays8893]

what kinda of gun powder should I use? does regular gunpowder work, or is there a specific type that is easier to clean?

[@generalgrant2003]

Use REAL black powder for a flintlock. You can buy it online from MidwayUSA and Grafs and Sons. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU USE SMOKELESS POWDER AKA "REGULAR GUN POWDER".

[@Dreadought]

some very good work, though I would like to advise, storing the musket in the linen case is not best practice for preventing rust. In a dry climate, or climate controlled house you can get away with it. However in a more humid environment that fabric will attract and trap moisture against the musket causing rust, best practice is to store them un-cased, muzzle down, in a dry place. The old stereotype of the musket hung over the mantle comes from the practice of that being the place in the house with the lowest humidity.

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi there, thanks for watching! We should have specified that an oilskin musket case is the best, however from our experience, keeping a musket well oiled and in a case helps block moisture from reaching the musket. Though as was stated there are many methods and opinions surrounding musket maintenance. As you mentioned, the climate in which you store it is more critical! Hope this video was otherwise helpful!

[@Dreadought]

@@HM10thFoot put it to you this way. I have already, and intend to continue to send this video to my lads: and hope that it will accelerate the process of training them on musket maintenance for our group.

[@HM10thFoot]

@@Dreadought We truly appreciate that, it means a lot! Where is your unit based out of? Maybe we'lll face you on the field some time!

[@Dreadought]

@@HM10thFoot That would be a strange battle indeed: I belong to a War of 1812 group that reenacts the Grenadier company of the 100th Regiment of Foot. We are Based out of the Ottawa Valley, close to Canada's capital.

[@jacobqyv]

I sit here waiting, but also cleaning a musket

[@HM10thFoot]

We hope we helped!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

Good job! I have a Pedersoli Bess. What is yours? Never seen one with that pretty stock

[@HM10thFoot]

Hi Brian, thank you for the comment! The 10th Soldier here has a Miroku Brown Bess. It is a Japanese brand that no longer produces muskets. All of our members carry either Pedersoli's or Miroku's! All musket stocks look different and their aesthetics are not generally dictated by the brand you choose. We do feel that Pte. Zaslow has one of the prettiest stocks, however! Thank you for watching!

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

@@HM10thFoot I've seen pictures of the Japanese built muskets. Ashame they don't make it anymore

[@stevesmolik24]

Although not historically accurate, I use a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and concentrated Murphy’s oil soap. Since using this cleaning solution, I don’t have to worry about rust.

[@HM10thFoot]

Interesting! What do you use this mixture for? Thanks for watching!