Forum

Market


On this day

15 April 1716

After the Battle of Norderhov, the Swedes realized that their attempt to outflank the strong Norwegian position at Gjellebekk had failed. The ensuing action at Nordkleiva formed part of the same withdrawal and pursuit.

15 April 1716

The action at Nordkleiva
After the Battle of Norderhov, the Swedes realized that their attempt to outflank the strong Norwegian position at Gjellebekk had failed. The ensuing action at Nordkleiva formed part of the same withdrawal and pursuit.


Featured article

    Shooting the Percussion Revolver

  • Shooting the Percussion Revolver

    The percussion revolver, also called cap and ball revolver, is perhaps the most common black powder weapon in use by modern black powder shooters. It was invented in the 1830s and was extensively used during the American Civil War (1861-1865). This article focuses on the history of the percussion revolver and shows you how to load and shoot it.

Ultrasonic cleaners and black powder

Published: 28 August 2014 by Øyvind Flatnes.
Views: 3747

Regardless of how boring and messy it may be, cleaning spent black powder brass is a necessary evil. Hot soapy water has traditionally been used for this, but in the last couple of years ultrasonic cleaners have become increasingly popular. This article and video shows how ultrasonic cleaners work.

» Read more ...