I'd like to pick up a bag-style mould in .490 calibre for my =
Pennsylvania. Which was more prevalent, brass or steel, and from a =
purely pragmatic stance, which one holds up better under use? I've =
got Rapine's catlog, and I've also heard tell that Dixie makes a good =
kentucky-style brass mould. Does anyone have any experiences or =
preferences either way?
YMOS: Todd
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:34:56 -0400
From: tom roberts <troberts@gdi.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: moulds
Not sure about prevalent, but seeing as steel is harder than
brass, that would be my first choice. I'm using a steel .535
mold which works just fine but mine doesn't have a lot of
miles on it yet. One could argue that any metal who's melting
temperature is higher than lead would suffice but I'd
still go for the stronger one as it will tolerate more abuse.
Just a 2 cent opinion,
Tom
Todd wrote:
> I'd like to pick up a bag-style mould in .490 calibre for my Pennsylvania. Which was more prevalent, brass or steel, and from a purely pragmatic stance, which one holds up better under use? I've got Rapine's catlog, and I've also heard tell that Dixie makes a good kentucky-style brass mould. Does anyone have any experiences or preferences either way?
>
> YMOS: Todd
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:37:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lee Newbill <lnewbill@uidaho.edu>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Saddles and Such
On Tue, 18 Jul 2000, John C. Funk, Jr. wrote:
> Whitney's or a Hudson Bay is a good choice for a saddle blanket. The pure
> wool aspect serves as great protection and comfort for the critter. That's
> assuming you don't mind sleeping with a little horse sweat at night.
John
After a lifetime in the saddle, the smell of horse sweat is more like a
relaxing incense than a disagreeble oder<G> Not sure what the wife will
say though, but she has put up with far worse having been married to this
kid for 19 years... and she hasn't shown any signs of bailing.
Your Most Obedient Servant...
Lee Newbill of North Idaho
Clerk of the Hog Heaven Muzzleloaders
www.geocities.com/northscribe
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 21:41:48 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jerry & Barbara Zaslow <zaz@pop.pacificnet.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Saddles and Such
Lee,
I ride a Spanish Gourdhorn Saddle that was built on the description of a
saddle that Jed Smith acquired while in California in 1826 or 27. This is
the only saddle I use. It has no padding or sheepskin on the undersurfaces
and as such, this is how I've set it up to keep it from slipping. I use a
Belgian Army blanket directly on my horse's back that is thick, like a
Whitney, but much less expensive. Then on top of that I put a small modern
round pad (about the size of the saddle) and then on top of that goes a
course Mexican blanket to cover the pad. In addition I use an old style
breast collar to keep the saddle from slipping back when going up hills.
Except for my modern saddle pad, everything else (saddle and tack) is period
correct.
I've had the saddle about 4 years now and use it every weekend (both
Saturdays and Sundays) on trail rides that usually last between 2 to 5 hours
through moderate to difficult terrain. After much experimentation I've
found this setup to work the best for me and my horse. Even though it's not
100% correct (because of the pad), the pad is completely covered and it
really keeps my horse's back from getting sore (which is my main concern);
he has never had a back problem or saddle sores in the 5 years I've been
riding him. I think whatever works to keep the horse healthy and
comfortable is more important than being 100% correct.
That's how I do it and had much success. Just my opinion.
