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I've been using CCI four wing musket caps, #0301.
These are labeled as "For reenactment use" but they work just fine, I have never had one fail.

The original poster was looking for some specific information and since I just put ten rounds through my 1855 Springfield this morning here goes.
I've been using 460 grain, .58 cal Minie balls from...

Bubba works on cars and motorcycles too.
Some things just can't be un-seen or undone.

Butlersrangers information is all good.
I would add that I have tried the Tallow / Beeswax mix for bullet lube.
(Amish country here, tallow and lard are still available at the Country Market)
It...

S & S Firearms, Glendale NY. and The Log Cabin Shop, Lodi OH.
I can also tell you some specific items and where I get them but I don't have that information in front of me right now, will have to...

Is the board OK with me mentioning specific businesses or products?
Or, do I need to keep things kind of "generic"?
I certainly don't want to sound like I'm advertising for someone.

I have an example of every standard issue Springfield service arm going back to the model 1816 flintlock and I shoot them all occasionally.
Not reproductions.
That said, each one gets a thorough...

That is a really nice find!
I own one almost just like it, and as rust goes it's really not bad.
My approach is always to do as little as possible, simply shoot it, clean it and oil it as you would...

Most likely a presentation piece for a former NPM employee.
I personally know the location of two full size cutaway MK-48 Torpedoes, one of which I use regularly as a training aid.
These are not...

There are most likely markings on the lock plate under the rust, the Springfields tend to be faintly stamped to begin with.

Didn't mean to offend, I'll just move along thanks.

I'm sure you've all heard about the recent closure of GOEX by Hodgdon Powder.
This coupled with the fact that 2Fg of any kind has always been hard to find in my area is somewhat upsetting.
I only...

Reminds me of a similar "misunderstanding".
In the early 80's I was on loan to the jet engine shop on USS America when the chief in charge told me to get him the "nicey skunkpound".
He was...