mediclimber
36 Cal.
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First off, years ago, say the early 80's I got bit by the re-enacting bug which lad to a terrible muzzle loading and buckskinning fever. I was in a position at the time that I had disposable income even after my ex-wife went shopping. At any rate, I had tons of gear and guns and played in the area. I had permissions from local farmers to hunt their property in traditional garb too. I can only guess what other hunters thought when they saw me come over a hill in buck skins and capote on rawhide snowshoes. At any rate, things change, companies downsize and relationships crumble. I spent the last 15 years working and working, and, did I say working? At this point in my life, for whatever reason, I found the remnants of my black powder arms and gear. The bug bit again. I've been not so slowly replacing stuff and re-reading everything I can get my grubby hands on. I've been to one local indoor rendezvous and might as well camp in Dixon's parking lot on my days off. Last week, my one friend invited me to check out the hunting and fishing club he belongs to in Sullivan County. I drug my CVA Mountain Rifle and pistol along to have some fun and see if I rememberd how to shoot. Well, lo cut this short, I am joining the club and shot at least 30 ball at targets 50 to 75 yards out and fell in love with it all over again. I really cann't describe how good it felt to be standing out in the middle of the mountains, chilly and windy, shooting at targets. I did pretty good and kept the groups under three inches. The other people there had a blast too as I let them each shoot if they wanted. My one friend found out he is a natural for hawk throwing and can stick every time. I said something about maybe putting a teepee down by one of the streams and everyone jumped on it like it was the best idea they had ever heard. I now have four deer skins to use to make my pants and more on the way. Seems everyone there is starting to get into black powder to the point that they plan on organizing club hunts this season more than they have done in the past. I gotta say that this past weekend was a shot in the arm for me as I didn't have a care in the world and had nothing but fun. Even chased some porcupines and nabbed some quills with my hat. I cann't wait to get back up there and make some more noise, smoke, and holes. :thumbsup:
