Pretty sure this won’t be the last time you see the musket. What other historic pieces would you like to see in the future?
@tlportraits
4 ай бұрын
Neat video- I enjoyed it immensely! It’s my understanding that the Veteran Arms Brown Bess is imported from India and “finished” in the U.S. I’d imagine that the finishing likely consists of drilling a touch hole. I opted for a Pedersoli BB myself, but I’m not convinced the supposed increase in quality is worth the extra $700-$800 you pay.
@PhantomLlamasDen
4 ай бұрын
I was under the same impression. When I spoke with the owner he did state that this was US made. Whether that was a misunderstanding or not, I cannot be sure. There are no visible markings one way or another. To me it’s not a major issue. It’s beautifully crafted, it’s an amazing price, and it has proven to be fully functional. I’ll take it! I’d like to see the Pedersoli side by side with this one for a good comparison!
@tlportraits
4 ай бұрын
Hey, if you’re satisfied with the quality and it functions as it should, what more can a guy ask for? I seriously considered an Indian replica- my only concern was the quality of the lock and associated lock time. They’re great fun, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed casting balls and making black powder to feed the beast.
@Reloader826
Жыл бұрын
WOW How Beautiful That Firearm Is ... Thank you for this Video .
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful! Thank YOU for the support!
@thejackals1874
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for such an informative video! I just received this exact pattern as well, but with steel ramrod. It’s a dream come true, and will be a great addition to my British Sea Pistol and Perdersoli Frontier musket. I will most likely refinish the Brown Bess stock with Tru-Oil. Keep up the great work!
@PhantomLlamasDen
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, and congratulations on your purchase! Enjoy!!
@ShallNotBeInfringed1791
Жыл бұрын
Any chance we can get a video on the spread of this thing showing its accuracy (or lack thereof)? Or maybe what it looks like in ballistics gel? Beautiful musket there!
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can’t promise a ballistics test, but there is definitely going to be some target practice down the road to see how “accurately” I can shoot it!
@ShallNotBeInfringed1791
Жыл бұрын
@@PhantomLlamasDen awesome! Can’t wait
@alexcarter2461
9 ай бұрын
Have the same pattern except it has a steel rammer. Solid gun all around. Ill put holes in things.
@TheBoracle
Жыл бұрын
Loved this video. True Patriot exhibiting a fine piece of historical knowledge. Thanks for your continued work. Your mission is noble!
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir!
@survivalscott8545
7 ай бұрын
I shot my new 1816 pedersoli, it has a great lock on it and really accurate, i did have to file some metal on the front barrel band but it is so fun to shoot muskets
@PhantomLlamasDen
7 ай бұрын
They’re awesome! I really need to get mine back out, but at the same time, I’m happy to just have it on the wall and know it functions. One of my friends challenged me to hunt with it next year..lol
@williamthehuntsman
9 ай бұрын
This was a good video. It makes a great intro for black powder beginners. Question. What kind of powder are you using? And how much powder are you putting into the pan? I noticed you had some significant hangfire almost everytime you fired.
@PhantomLlamasDen
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am using Hodgdon Triple Seven FFG. I’m priming the pan with 10gr of powder (or thereabouts). I’ve noticed the prolonged hangfire compared to others. Admittedly I have not shot it much so I may still be inexperienced.
@williamthehuntsman
9 ай бұрын
@@PhantomLlamasDen Yup. Just as I thought. Hodgdon and Pyrodex are actually muzzleloader propellant. A black powder substitute. They work okay as the main charge for cap and ball long guns and pistols, but they kinda suck in flintlocks. Also, they tend to be weaker than real black powder by volume. Flintlocks tend to favor real black powder over the substitutes we have today. I'd recommend using Goex Black Powder FF for both the pan and main charge. About 10-15 grains in the pan, with about 100-115 grains as the main charge will lead to more accurate shots, (both practically and historically). Or, if you got the facilities, you can make your own powder. I personally run homemade black powder in my Bess. I get a far quicker and more reliable ignition in the pan, which leads to a near instant response time when I pull the trigger. I have killed about 6 deer with mine so far, with ranges from 30 yards all the way to 105 yards with this load. I hope this helps with getting a faster ignition. And hey. Maybe we can get a look at you trying this load for yourself?
@PhantomLlamasDen
9 ай бұрын
@williamthehuntsman thanks for the tips!! I’ll have to look around for some Goex. Yeah I have a few kits I bought up with the wadding and musket balls, a couple premade cartridges sans the powder and a couple unmade. It’s definitely something I plan to get into… when I make some time. Thanks again!!
@williamthehuntsman
9 ай бұрын
@@PhantomLlamasDen Not a problem! Oh! Word of warning! A load of 100 grains or more of powder will kick like an angry mule, so if you are just going to the range, I'd recommend more like 85 grains for the main charge. Save your shoulder a bit unless you can take the hits.
@zeddmysterYT
Жыл бұрын
I sense a type in this video XD
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
Whatever do you mean? Lol 😂
@zeddmysterYT
Жыл бұрын
@@PhantomLlamasDen XD
@dylanwhite3308
Жыл бұрын
Veteranarms reproductions are excellent, purchased a fusil de chasse from them 2 yrs ago and it's still excellent. Restained the stock with miniwax gunstock stain and finished with true oil.
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! I really don't want to get too far down the rabbit hole of some of these historic reproductions (for my wallet's sake!)...but I have a feeling there are another one or two pieces to be added to my collection from them! Thanks for the ideas if I need to restain. As for Tru Oil- I'm pretty sure that is the miracle oil for all my wooden stocks!
@chrisjones3645
10 ай бұрын
Well the brown bess is a British musket not American. Springfield is American but not made until almost 1800. The charliville which was the French musket was the most prominent.
@PhantomLlamasDen
10 ай бұрын
My research and former knowledge showed the Brown Bess was used the most. The Charliville came a bit later and was what American made muskets were more based on. Was I wrong there? Genuinely curious because I love this stuff! But the Brown Bess was the musket most colonists used, particularly in the earlier years. But that’s why I put “American” icon. Since it wasn’t truly our own. 🙂
@williamthehuntsman
9 ай бұрын
You are correct. But the Brown Bess and the Charleville were both used in tangent to secure the independance of the US. The Short Land Pattern Brown Bess was British, but a lot of them were captured and used by the Patriots due to the ammo being readily available and easily scavengable off of the battlefield. The Charleville came to America when the French saw that we had a chance to win. Only then did they start supplying us with their muskets and .69 caliber ball casts. George Washington had captured a number of Brown Bess muskets and his infantry used them extensively, with Washington even keeping them.
@andrewvu1752
Жыл бұрын
American made or indian made?
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
I was told the hardware for mine is actually all-American. I know some of these are partially manufactured in India and finished in the US. But I was told this batch was American!
@andrewvu1752
Жыл бұрын
@PhantomLlamasDen wow that's interesting. I thought veteran arms just refinished indian made guns. To be 100% sure the country it came from there is usually markings stamped at the bottom of the barrel. Cool none the less!
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. Now that said… given the Brown Bess wasn’t actually American, I think I’d be okay if the hardware were Indian. The quality is just magnificent. I’ve had it out to the public range now twice, and it’s has fired and handled flawlessly. It draws attention which can be embarrassing, but that’s the price you pay 😂
@andrewvu1752
Жыл бұрын
@PhantomLlamasDen haha whenever I take my musket to the range it draws a crowd. I like it since it's nice to know these old guns are still liked
@zachv1942
Жыл бұрын
French Muskets are Better.
@PhantomLlamasDen
Жыл бұрын
You aren’t wrong.
@williamthehuntsman
9 ай бұрын
Well, yes, but actually no. See, with a .69 caliber musket like the Charleville, you would have to either buy lead round balls, or make your own. However, with the .75 caliber Brown Bess, you can buy some classic Remington 12g slugs, select a patch that will fit the bore of your musket, and use the slug as a mini ball. 12g slugs are approximately .71 caliber and designed to expand and and catch the walls of the barrel, allowing for a rifled slug to be shot out of a smoothbore barrel and still be able to spin, increasing accuracy. There are many things that the Charleville is better at, but when it comes to ammunition, the Brown bess takes the win.
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