Not just another BP book

Pahoo · February 22, 2016, 07:48 PM

I know it's late in the game but I just got a copy of;
The Muzzle Loading Cap Lock Rifle by Ned Roberts.
Sure wish I could have discovered it a long time ago. For those of you that are just getting started or any "Old Front Stuffer" you have to go a long way to find a more comprehensive reference. Just started reading mine today and it is fantastic. Sorry but I just had to share this with Y'all ......

Be informed and;
Be Safe !!!

**4V50 Gary** · February 24, 2016, 10:14 AM

It's a terrific book that I had picked up with reluctance (was busy with work and didn't want to read a lengthy tome). The topic was so captivating that I had difficulty putting it down. Ned Roberts teaches you so much in that book. Thumbs up!

BTW, I cited his book numerous times in my own book.

Model12Win · February 24, 2016, 03:47 PM

Great book, some priceless info inside. The target rifle sections are kind of dry though. Still a good read.

wcandres · February 25, 2016, 09:13 AM

I recently purchased this book, and think it's the best overall book on muzzleloaders out there. I was somewhat surprised at his recommendation for mixing black and smokeless powders when every other book strongly advises against it.

kwhi43 · February 25, 2016, 11:16 AM

I read it 55 years ago. Guess this dates me.

**4V50 Gary** · February 25, 2016, 11:23 AM

BTW, I found out that the scoped Springfield riflemusket featured in the book is still around and in good shape.

February 22, 2016, 07:48 PM	#1
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Not just another BP book I know it's late in the game but I just got a copy of; The Muzzle Loading Cap Lock Rifle by Ned Roberts. Sure wish I could have discovered it a long time ago. For those of you that are just getting started or any "Old Front Stuffer" you have to go a long way to find a more comprehensive reference. Just started reading mine today and it is fantastic. Sorry but I just had to share this with Y'all ...... Be informed and; Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

February 24, 2016, 10:14 AM	#2
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,833	It's a terrific book that I had picked up with reluctance (was busy with work and didn't want to read a lengthy tome). The topic was so captivating that I had difficulty putting it down. Ned Roberts teaches you so much in that book. Thumbs up! BTW, I cited his book numerous times in my own book. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 25, 2016, 09:13 AM	#4
wcandres Member Join Date: October 24, 2005 Location: MN Posts: 17	I recently purchased this book, and think it's the best overall book on muzzleloaders out there. I was somewhat surprised at his recommendation for mixing black and smokeless powders when every other book strongly advises against it. __________________ Bill Another bewildered traveler, on the information superhighway!

February 25, 2016, 11:23 AM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,833	BTW, I found out that the scoped Springfield riflemusket featured in the book is still around and in good shape. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 24, 2016, 03:47 PM	#3
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Great book, some priceless info inside. The target rifle sections are kind of dry though. Still a good read.

February 25, 2016, 11:16 AM	#5
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	I read it 55 years ago. Guess this dates me.