Gunsmith for muzzleloaders

[Schmalzfam]

Hello,

My Dad gave me a couple muzzleloaders awhile ago.
They need some cleaning and I think the Rem. 700, needs a couple parts.
One is a T/C .54 Greyhawk and the other is a 700 Rem.
I am not familiar with any gunsmiths in the Skagit area.
Anybody have any guidance or advice?

[OutHouse]

Hello,

My Dad gave me a couple muzzleloaders awhile ago.
They need some cleaning and I think the Rem. 700, needs a couple parts.
One is a T/C .54 Greyhawk and the other is a 700 Rem.
I am not familiar with any gunsmiths in the Skagit area.
Anybody have any guidance or advice?

Can't help you with smiths in your area but there is one thing you should know and act upon right away. Black powder and most of the substitutes are extremely corrosive on the working part of the gun/barrel. If they are dirty, clean them right away to ensure no further damage (if any) is done. Warm, soapy water works great for getting the grease/grit off but then you want to clean the nipple with a pipe cleaner. Also, run patches through the barrel with solvent on them until they come out clean, same with the pipe cleaner and the nipple. Cool gift from your old man!

[Schmalzfam]

Thank you! That's a smart idea. Stupid me for not just thinking of the basics! Ugh.
You're right, doesn't need to be perfect right away. But definitely should clean them up!
It is an awesome gift from him. Gotta love handed down guns♡

[Sabotloader]

Thank you! That's a smart idea. Stupid me for not just thinking of the basics! Ugh.
You're right, doesn't need to be perfect right away. But definitely should clean them up!
It is an awesome gift from him. Gotta love handed down guns♡

One thing I would mention on the Remington... You really need to take the hammer assembly out of the bolt and clean it also.  There is a lot of blow back forced back up inside the bolt.  It does take a Remington Bolt Tool to disassemble the bot easily but it can be done without one.

Another thought - there has to be avid ML shooters or even a club around you some place - track one of those guys or gals down and most would jump in to help you.  Shouldn't need a gunsmith...

Check this out - there is a traditional ML group near you - https://skagitmuzzleloaders.com/

Make contact with the club and I guarantee you could get everything cleaned up and have all of it explained...

 

[Schmalzfam]

That's great advice.
It would probably be beneficial in the long run too!