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

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 […]

Black Powder 20 Gauge

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

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!

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. […]

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 […]

We are getting into the smokeless propellant portion of this load series. Our goal is to understand powder basics so the new reloader can begin selecting the appropriate powder for the job. For this video I talk about the beginning of Black Powder and bring it into the modernized Smokeless Powder. God bless and thanks for watching.

Well, we’ve got a great load for the 445 Super Magnum for hunting – 2150 fps with the 240 grain Speer Deep Curl bullet. But for straight wall black powder load hunting season, we’re in need of getting that load ready using the Lee 300 grain wide flat point smasher penetrator bullet, hard cast, of […]

Black Powder Cases

In this video I compare smokeless pistol powder (CFE pistol) to Black powder pistol powder (Swiss 3Fg). I show the granules up close, discuss characteristics and differences, then show how a small pile of each (.5 cc) reacts to the flame from a match. This is not a scientific discussion, this is for education and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is the second attempt at testing the 13 pace muzzleloader zero. I have increased my velocity up to 1950 fps by going up to a charge of 115 grains of FF black powder. As always thanks for watching, and until next time, have fun outside.. The Big ManHere at The Big Man’s Outdoors, my […]

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 […]

Frontloaders, molds, and less stress

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Thunder River Renegades

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]