HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR MUZZLELOADER'S TWIST RATE

[@richstone2627]

Great tech tip. My Dad taught me this many moons ago and I still use it to this day. I check every muzzle loader I buy even if the previous owner tells me the twist rate.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Rich! I learned it as a youngster myself and after a question about just that the other day I thought it’d make a great short video.

[@richstone2627]

@@BlackPowderTV Oh don't get me wrong it's a excellent video. I think it's great you're taking the time to teach folks this stuff.

[@andrewr5333]

You're videos have been a wealth of knowledge to me as a new shooter. Thank you so much!

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks for the kind words Andrew! I’m glad they’ve helped out!

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

Good information for pilgrims to know! Thanks for sharing.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Uncle S! I always appreciate a kind word from you brother!

[@kholtzen1]

Really cool tip Bob. I've been around the block more times than I'd like to admit to but I always learn a little something new with all your videos!!

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks for the huge compliment Kurt. 👍🏻

[@garycar8629]

I took your advice on how to properly charge your pan . I kept the powder away from the touch hole liner and your correct, the ignition was instant scored a bullseye first shot using your technique. Thanks man

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Excellent info for the new shooters...and...some of us o' geezers too!

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Mark! I'm getting some great suggestions for short How-To's!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@BlackPowderTV Outstanding...you'll have plenty of ideas. These viewers are fantastic offering suggestions.

[@ronwilson3414]

Thanks for the tip. Being new to the muzzleloading game sure being learning a lot from your videos.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Ron!

[@roddboyer5555]

Love the new 2 minute tutorials!

[@BlackPowderTV]

Awesome! Glad you like them Rodd! I think there's lots of good stuff I can cover in 2 mins. I think they'll be a regular part of the lineup!

[@homemadehistory7537]

That is realy a good one.... some more technical videos like that are very needed. Thanks a lot 😁👍👍👍

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks! More to come!

[@stevenbowen2061]

Great information. Now, I'm going to be playing with all my guns to learn the twist.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Steve! Give em the old Bob method!

[@TomMJH]

Thank you for this video. I learned what my Zouave replica twist rate is 🙂

[@davidharding2285]

Now Im curious...what dd you end up with? I have one built in 1960...

[@TomMJH]

@@davidharding2285 1:60 twist rate 👍

[@TomMJH]

@@davidharding2285 1:60 twist rate

[@flintlock25]

That's awesome man. I learn so much on this channel

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Flintlock!

[@TroyO74]

Thank's you for these video's they are great. Very helpful.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks so much Troy!

[@jeffallen6754]

Excellent information

[@charlespayne1061]

Great info

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Charles!

[@taurushipointenthusiast1306]

I see lots of thanks and congrats, I will ask a question to educate the pilgrims does this trick work on pistol barrels as well? I am talking percussion lock and flintlocks Thanks awesome video good educating.

[@Rumblestrip]

Good info, as always.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks so much Pat!

[@Rumblestrip]

Maybe a quick one for stuck nipples?

[@danclas5983]

Thanks for the info Bob , been into guns my whole life and this is the first time i've seen this . Ya can teach an old dog new tricks . How about what to do with a muzzle loader with rusting in the barrel . Bought a TC Hawkin at a auction over the summer and had a little surprise when i got it home . Cleaned it up best i could but it's still a little frosty . Thanks , good video .

[@BlackPowderTV]

Not much to do about light pitting except see how she shoots or send the barrel to Bobby Hoyt at the Freishutz Shop in PA for a refresh or rebore. He's not that expensive. Cheaper than a new barrel. He does all the high end work and does a great job on our regular old stuff....717-642-6696.

[@danclas5983]

@@BlackPowderTV Thanks Bob . I used evapo rust and followed it up with some JB bore cleaner and polishing paste , not bad and she shoots. She was an impulse buy from childhood memories and cosmetically in nice shape in .45 couldn't resist. Now i'm more motivated on flintlock long rifle's and their history . My TVM .40 SMR should be here sometime in Feb. and i like Jim Kibler's SMR kit in .45 . I'd like to try my hand at a kit gun . Thank's for the video's .

[@BlackPowderTV]

@@danclas5983 You bet Dan. I recently bought a .45 barrel for my Kibler .36 and swapped them out. She's much handier with the .45 on. Kibler's kits are basically a snap together kit and my suggestion for a first kit. Gives you some chisel time and lets you get your hands on some truely histocally correct architecture. If you buy one and turn around and sell it, you're only out a bit of experience..... Let me know when you get the TVM so I can see some pics....

[@danclas5983]

@@BlackPowderTV I'll do that .

[@t.curran8243]

Very good. Can use it for cartridge get ns too.

[@BlackPowderTV]

With a tight enough patch, absolutely TC! Thanks!

[@threecrosses9988]

Good video. Not sure if you would consider video on mounting sights on a swamp barrel, I.e., location, heights Of sights, mounting and other considerations. Thanks

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks! Great idea! It's going on the list.

[@wadepatton2433]

Well done sir.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Thanks Mr. P!

[@jeffe.9904]

Thanks Bob Great To Know! 👍

[@BlackPowderTV]

You're welcome! Thanks Jeff!

[@mikeshuler577]

Bob which fowler do you recommend and where do l buy one ??

[@mrdinme.4768]

Came over from Uncle Sasquatch to see, and sub’d

[@BlackPowderTV]

Awesome! I love Uncle S! Thanks MrD! I appreciate it!

[@williamniedzwiecki2325]

Would really like to know how to clear a charge that didn't fire....

[@ROE1300]

Miss your content. I know you were ill, I hope you are now well.

[@ianhowick]

Is progressive rifling a thing in muzzle loading?

[@BlackPowderTV]

Yes it is Ian. Usually found on custom bench guns that shoot bullets. It's a very accurate type of rifling loved by many bench shooters. They are not made so much anymore so I don't know if the cost of production is worth the gain...

[@ianhowick]

@@BlackPowderTV Neat! Thank you!

[@TomMJH]

My reply to the question what my twist is keeps disappearing. So, I am placing it here in hope it stays. I discovered my twist rate of my Zouave to be 1:60.

[@mikemcguire441]

Now what does all this mean to the new shooter?

[@BlackPowderTV]

This is sort of a follow on video to the one I did the other day on BP twist rates and their applications. 👍🏻

[@christophercombs5977]

Me: you mean there's no manual for my twist rate.

[@BlackPowderTV]

Me: Sure, if you happen to be lucky enough to own a super sweet Italian factory-made gun, in which case you're in good shape insofar as your gun comes with an owner's manual, warranty card, and little piece of cloth for polishing the urethane finish. The other half of black powder guns are contemporary custom, semi-custom, originals, or were made in the '60's-'90's and don't come with an owner's manual or have twist rate markings on their barrels just below the "For Black Powder Use Only" stamp. This tip was for those other guys and their unGoogleable guns. 👍🏻