If you want a real surprise, leave the loading rod in your Muzzle Loader. I guarantee it will get your attention. A 44-40 will load into a 44 Mag chamber easily. The 44-40 case looks a bit funny with a case mouth that thin and large.

Footloose

Skinner also has a peep sight with ears protecting the peep.
http://www.skinnersights.com/

I got one for my Marlin 1895.

Footloose

You can always use a small generator to run the fan and give you essential electricity during power outages. I kept my place going a couple of times that way for over a week at a time. The first time it was off the generator in in my camper. It runs off propane and I had a devil of a time getting it...