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13 August 1704

The Battle of Blenheim was a major engagement of the War of the Spanish Succession fought near the village of Blindheim in Bavaria. The allied victory shattered French ambitions in central Europe.

13 August 1704

The Grand Alliance won at Blenheim
The Battle of Blenheim was a major engagement of the War of the Spanish Succession fought near the village of Blindheim in Bavaria. The allied victory shattered French ambitions in central Europe.


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    Enlarging a Bullet Mould Cavity

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    A precondition for good accuracy with minié bullets are properly dimensioned bullets that fit the barrel. Many .58 calibre bullet moulds have a .575\" diameter, while the bore diameter of many muskets is .580 or more. This article shows you how to enlarge a bullet mould cavity.

Making paper cartridges for percussion revolvers

Published: 5 March 2015 by Øyvind Flatnes.
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Did you know that loading paper cartridges in a percussion revolver is both historically correct and time saving? This new article explains the use and history behind the military use of paper cartridges and how you can make your own, both with conical balls and roundballs.

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