Hello from Australia

[Studit]

Hello all.

I'm Stuart from Victoria (South East Australia).

I enjoy hunting & target shooting. About 3 years ago I began single action shooting. I enjoyed it but wasn't hooked until one of the guys brought out the black powder.
I have since developed a keen interest in early single shot rifles & started reloading black powder cartridges for my 44-40 1876 Winchester (which I will never mention here again) & was soon the proud owner of a shiny new pair of New Army Remingtons.
I soon got myself a Sharps 54 cal falling block carbine (hopefully I can mention this one again) & my most recent purchase was a 45 cal Kentucky flintlock.
I have been promised a small home made cannon & was looking around for carriage plans when I stumbled across this forum.
The black powder community in Australia is small & spread across the country. I have 2 other friends who own muzzleloaders, one is very keen & travels to Europe regularly for the battle of Waterloo celebrations.
I have family in AR & TX. I have just returned from a visit with them & plan on returning in 2 years around Memorial Weekend.
That is the short introduction. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all in the forum.

These cartridge firearms are just a fad. They'll never catch on.

 

[trent/OH]

From Ohio, g'day mate!
Stretch your next visit to the states to include the opening weekend at the huge muzzle loader shoot at Friendship, Indiana. You'll be glad you did.

 

[Studit]

I arrived home on June 12th. Just a few more days... I'll be sure to include it in 2017.

 

[Grumpa]

Welcome, Mate :hatsoff:

Your stumble was most fortuitous, for it has brought you to the place you want to be. Quite a few of your fellow Aussies here, too.

You will fit right in. :thumbsup:

Richard/"Grumpa"
Westsylvania

 

[Studit]

Quite a few of your fellow Aussies here, too.

I'm looking forward to meeting them. Hopefully there's a few Gippslanders among them.

 

[19 16 6]

G'day Stuart, from a fellow Aussie.
I once worked with a bloke from Gippsland & when I asked him if coming from Gippsland made him some sort of a Gipp or something, he replied "what about you, from Gayndah in Queensland".
Anyhow, you will find much of interest here with the very many long time black powder shooters.
O.

 

[Katahdin]

Welcome come early stay late and enjoy,lots of good information and friendly people on here.Was in Perth for 9 days back in 1980???? great ,friendly people and Swan Beer,,, what's not to love????

 

[galamb]

Welcome aboard.

I have always wondered but never asked.

Can you guys hunt kangaroo's?

Is there a season or is it a "pest/protection of property thing"?

Or are they a "no shoot" national animal thing?

Just curious...

 

[Studit]

Was in Perth for 9 days back in 1980???? great ,friendly people and Swan Beer,,, what's not to love????

The Swan Lager. Victorian Beer is the best

 

[Studit]

Welcome aboard.

I have always wondered but never asked.

Can you guys hunt kangaroo's?

Is there a season or is it a "pest/protection of property thing"?

Correct. But you need a permit. They're good eating...

 

[Ken Cormier]

Welcome from the great state of Maine

 

[Cowboy]

Welcome to the forum. I promise if you stay with us a while you will learn alot of new things here.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Welcome!

 

[Heelerau]

welcome mate, this is a great site, lots of good helpful people, and yes a good few from down under.

cheers

Heelerau

 

[Ben K]

G'day Stu!