Hello from WA State

[Rising Sight]

I'll just start out by saying that I don't even own a muzzle loading firarm yet. A friend of mine and myself have been seriously considering moving from centerfire rifles to muzzle loading.

I'm just trying to read up on this as much as possible at the moment and hopefully get some input from experienced muzzle loaders before I take the plunge.

I just wanted to write this post to say hello for now.

 

[bwhoffman]

Rising sight...
Welcome! myself and my friend are also converts..from about a year back but I have had about 30 years exp of and on.
This is a move you will not forget!
lots to learn here, no dumb questions exist so ask away. almost all here have been in your shoes...so blast away!,

where in wash is your camp?
I'm sw of pdxabout 30 miles.

Brett

 

[renovato]

Hi, welcome aboard! Brett is right that it's a move you'll never forget. I started about 30 years ago when I was but a lad. I still remember my first muzzleloader shot like it was yesterday and I've been a hopeless addict ever since. Ask around, get some ideas, and you'll go into it better prepared to enjoy yourself and become a hopeless addict like the rest of us.

 

[Brasilikilt]

Hey there

Ditto for what Brett said!

Go to the nearest dealer and try them out for size.
Unless you have your heart set on a flintlock, I would start out with a percussion as flintlocks can be trickier for a beginner, which may be a little discouraging.

Other than that, there are many experienced shooters here who are always quick to help a beginner out....sure helped me on many occasions

take care

Iain

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Howdy neighbor! welcome to the camp, what part of the state are you locate? Im in Auburn

 

[shmrck1]

Rising Sight,
Welcome to the MLF, glad to have you
with us. Lots of great folks and information
here to help with your journey into the past.
You got questions, ask away. Hope you will visit often and contribute when you can.
again welcome and stay active
I am snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[Slenk]

Rising Sight

Welcome from Yakima County, WA .
This is by far the best place to learn .
I have been building,shooting and hunting with muzzleloaders for 35 yrs. and learn something new every time I come on the sight . Sure wish I had of had a place like this to get information when I started .
Flintlocks and real Blackpowder.
Slenk

 

[bramble]

Welcome to MLF. I can vouch for the good information, lively discussions, and an occasional tall tale. bramble

 

[Rising Sight]

I live in Kennewick. Thank you all for the warm welcome.

 

My mom and aunt live west of you in Prosser.Me and my wife used to live in benton city.You got some good fishin in the columbia river up there.Welcome to the forum.

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Rising sight, a very good friend of mine lives in kenniwick and is a manager of a local stores sporting goods dept and is a very knowledgable muzzleloader, im sure he would be more than happy to meet with you and give you fellas a few tips and pointers, send me an email at; [email protected], put black powder in the topic heading and Ill send you back his email addy, beav