A quick tip to save you holy black shooters some pennies! So you can shoot more.

In this video I load and shoot the .44 caliber Remington new model Army made by Uberti. The paper cartridges I use were made with cigarette papers and hair roller papers (two different types of paper). The caps I used had several problems while filming, you will see them not go off a couple times. […]

Is the Colt Walker more powerful than a 357? It is if you use the TKO. The 357 produces a maximum TKO of 13 with a 200 grain bullet but the 45 Colt Walker produces a maximum TKO of 16 with a 220 grain bullet. In this video we checked the difference between the Colt […]

This video documents my first test of 3D printed cleaning wads for use in muzzleloaders, which ended up working remarkably well. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host […]

In the video I go over a method that I have always used to sight in my muzzleloader. I describe the method handed down to me by my father, where he got it from, and how I am going to put it to the test. Not that I do not trust it, I just have […]

I rebuilt a beta-pattern muzzleloader as a rifled blunderbuss. This video shows the highlights of the build and then trying out the completed blunderbuss. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of […]

Most of the time this class of firearms are forgotten because of their tedious shooting techniques. We say never mind that and demonstrate the techniques which WILL get your black powder percussion revolver shooting like a laser beam. Funny how many of these things have WAY undersized throats and little to no forcing cones! A little work is all you need, knowledge is free (sometimes) and weighs nothing!

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Triple Seven Black Powder Substitute In The 500 S & W Magnum

This video documents my latest attempt at building a folding-stock muzzleloader. This time I think I finally got it right! TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of self-reliance.  As host of […]

Black Powder Cases

In this video I unbox the Uberti Remington New Model Army in .44 Caliber, from Taylor’s and Company. I show the packaging, the brand new, oil soaked revolver, then what it looks like after a quick cleaning and wipe down. It appears to be very well made. This model is all steel and has a […]

In this video, I demonstrate one method of building a finished muzzleloader using the Beta-pattern “90% kit” from Atomic Rifling and Creative Operations LLC. TheIdahoanShowIdaho was one of the last continental US states to be settled and, more so than some parts of the US, the culture of Idaho still retains a frontier spirit of […]

This video goes into the merits of Hodgdon 777 black powder substitute powder. When shooting black powder or black powder substitutes, wads are often used between the powder charge and the base of the bullet. With black powder, lubed felt wads are often used. Here is a good and inexpensive way to make our own […]

Brass shotshells conjure up images of the old west and cowboys. We go through and demystify to science and art of these nostalgic hulls of a bygone era. Whether your a smokeless fan or a follower of the "old black", these hulls are simple to use and dare we say it, a whole heck of alotta fun to shoot!

The king of the modern black powder guns has got to be the Ruger Old Army. Built like a tank but with the sleek lines of a Porsche, this percussion revolver has everything needed for serious cowboy action competition or a day plinking cans. mannyCAOur channel’s goal is to educate, enlighten, and entertain people in […]

Some backyard fun with the Seahag Munitions, Sea Dog. Ghost RiderI’ve been shooting for about 40 years and reloading for 25. I had 9 years in Law Enforcement. I started making boom-stick YouTube videos in 2017. I’ve added cameras, a new laptop, better editing software and a green screen studio to make my vids as […]

Frontloaders, molds, and less stress

Getting my 1860 Army Pietta ready for hunting season. I replace the factory standard nipples with these Slix-Shot which seems to make it much more reliable, although it doesn’t appear to add or significantly subtract from the velocity. Also testing it for expansion and to see how many pairs of blue jeans it will go […]

We go through and demonstrate how to shoot your black powder revolver cheaper than you thought. And you won’t be held hostage to the availability and cost of traditional black powder caps. mannyCAOur channel’s goal is to educate, enlighten, and entertain people in the shooting, handloading, and hunting sports.  We aim to preserve and pass […]

Full.Lead.Taco Haiku #16

In this series we review just how many times reloading shotgun hulls is too many. LOTS of controversy on just how many times you can load BLACK POWDER in your plastic hulls before the gun suffers a major malfunction! Many claim the barrel heats up, the shells melt or the barrel gets so clogged with […]

This is the second in my series for testing a 13 pace muzzleloader zero. I shoot over my 70 grains of black powder and round ball over the chrono to get the velocity. The Big ManHere at The Big Man’s Outdoors, my family and I enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities..  Hunting, Fishing, Shooting, Camping, […]

Following is a description of what was technically my first rifle. I say “technically” because I have never kept it in my home and I’ve never fired it. Anyone who can help me learn more about its lineage, or can point me to any source that might help, would be most appreciated. I found this […]