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 […]

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 […]

This is a rifle scratch built, not a kit….a gift for one of my uncles who wants to go on a buffalo hunt, based on a bet made years ago! The bet still stands, and I’m betting (no cash) that he can do it.. Terms? One shot only, and the buffalo must fall within 2 […]

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 […]

Black Powder 20 Gauge

A quick review of the black powder paper cartridge kit I bought from Guns Of The West. I like it and recommend it. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes […]

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 […]

Happy Halloween..!! The 38 Special - let's go one better - also loaded was the 357 Magnum. And here's the range testing on a very windy day in Northern California.

Here is the completed rifle. I'm still waiting on bullet molds, but they are coming!

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 […]

This time we go through and shoot a classic western revolver, the Cimarron Firearms Outlaw Remington 1875 replica made by Uberti. From smokeless to black powder, we put this revolver through its paces and see just how well it holds to specs and shoots. mannyCAOur channel’s goal is to educate, enlighten, and entertain people in […]

The first time at the range with my own flintlock rifle!

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 […]

Full.Lead.Taco Haiku #16

How to Granulate home made BLACK POWDER! I load up a Mosin Nagant and a 357 Revolver for the DIY Black Powder Shooting test. All I need now is a Muzzle Loader! : ) very satisfying and fun project! I make my own bullets, my own gun powder and load em my self! THIS STUFF […]

Happy Halloween..!! The 38 Special was originally loaded with black powder in 1898. The 357 Magnum came out in 1935 and was never intended to be loaded with black powder or substitutes. Let’s go ahead and do that using Hodgdon Triple Seven FFFg powder and see if there is any utility there… FortuneCookie45LCFortuneCookie45LC started posting […]

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 […]

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 […]

The mid-1800s were a time in American history that gave birth to a number of innovative firearm designs, and this truly unique, unusual sidearm was also known as the "Grape Shot Revolver." Developed in New Orleans in 1856 by Dr. Jean LeMat and backed by Pierre G.T. Beauregard, roughly 2,900 were produced.

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!

Homemade black powder! For shooting sports, fireworks, and fun! Ingredients I use are 75 percent Potassium Nitrate, 15 percent Charcoal, 10 percent Sulfur, and 5 percent Dextrin (By weight) for a total of a 105 percent total. GUN POWDER! Simple and fun… It has so many uses. I was glad to do the project. As […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]