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    20th Annual Shandaken Primitive Biathlon, Olivera, NY

    A little late to post, but this weekend is the 20th Annual Shandaken Primitive Biathlon. This is a very fun event if you're within driving distance and have never attended. Besides the timed biathlon event, there's a few shooting and tomahawk throw contests on the side, and you can opt to do...
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    New Pouch, Biathlon Prize

    This is a pouch I made as a first place prize for the 19th Annual Shandaken Primitive Biathlon, a fun winter event in my area where contestants of different age groups compete using snowshoes and black powder guns,in the Catskill Mountains of New York. (more info here...
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    Tanning a hide?

    Hope this is the correct sub-forum. I would like to remove the hair and tan a hide from a deer I shot to use in some simple leather projects. The brains are long gone so that method is not available anymore unless I keep the brains from another deer which I probably won't do haha. The hide has...
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    homemade ball starter

    Hello all. Made my first ball starter out of an antler section and a piece of 3/8 dowel. Learned a few fun facts along the way.... First, I had attempted to be cool by epoxieing a fired .45 acp case to the end of the dowel. That worked well, until I pulled out the starter after loading a ball...
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    Anybody in NY know where to find black powder?

    Anybody located in NY state know where you can purchase real blackpowder? Having zero luck finding a single retailer in the entire state or even the bordering areas of PA. thanks
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    New flintlock coming, advice on supplies

    Hello, I have my first flintlock rifle coming. Its a used .50 cal with a small siler lock. I would love some advice on what essential items are needed to familiarize myself with the gun and hunt with it early this November. things like powder measure, primer powder measure, picks, cleaning rod...
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    Introduction and questions

    Hello, I have been lurking here for a while reading up and building interest. I am interested in flintlocks; adding a new element to my hunting season as well as enjoying the historical aspect of flintlocks. Is it a good idea to start with an inexpensive flintlock ($350-$550) (used or new)...
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