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  1. Armored Farmer

    Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot

    A very well written summary, you have obviously been there too. I hope to see you there in 2019. My group will likely shoot in the afternoon. I may try to hang a sign eith my screen name, so I can meet my forum friends. Be sure to bring some $1 bills to tip the youngins' that run the targets to...
  2. Armored Farmer

    Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot

    Here is an original rifle that has been in my family since my ancestors walked into Illinois from Ohio and bought the farm where I live. I am putting a new set of sights on it and intend to use it at Pall Mall next month.
  3. Armored Farmer

    Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot

    http://prwarner.wixsite.com/sergent-york-shoot
  4. Armored Farmer

    Which flintlock rifle?

    I'm in SE Illinois. 40 mi east of effingham.
  5. Armored Farmer

    Which flintlock rifle?

    It has been my experience that the. 32 fouls more quickly than the bigger bores. I had my flintlock built as a .45. That way it is legal for deer in Illinois. Even a .32 is a cannonball for squirrels.
  6. Armored Farmer

    Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot

    .40 is very popular..45 is also. Open, fixed sights only. You need to read up on the rules or you will regret not doing so. Alvin York Memorial is fired from 65yds. Prone, rested on a "chunk". (Or other flat rest) Shaders are allowed. You must bring your own target stand. Targets are provided...
  7. Armored Farmer

    Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot

    Yes There are three of us headed down from Illinois.
  8. Armored Farmer

    Muzzleloader/treestand question

    When in a tree, i only use a climber. Nothing else. I have hooks screwed to my climber rail that i bungee my gun or bow with. Deprime and climb. I hunt with my recurve, crossbow, slug gun or Hawken.
  9. Armored Farmer

    Home made wads

    I punch both my 12ga, and my .44 revolver wads from 1/8th inch hard felt. l
  10. Armored Farmer

    Square Load Chart

    It is common (for 12 ga at least) to use the same measure for powder and shot. 1 1/4 oz measure throws about 90gr 2f
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