Long time competitor and vendor for Service Rifle shooting, recently got a suggestion to get involved in the muzzle loader community.
My biggest likely contribution is vision correction. I studied optical physics as part of my engineering degree, and when I lost my near-vision at around 40 years old, and could not see my front sight, I realized that I could make 'reading glasses' with powers that were tuned for shooting, or I could tweek distance vision glasses for the same effect. Unlike an eye doctor (do you prefer A or B?), I approach the problem from a theoretical point of view, calculating focal points and depth of field for your front sight and target. I've only ever worked with one muzzle loader. He was on the National Team for paper patch, and set several national records, so I know the math applies. Trying to sign up to get a vendor spot at Friendship in a few weeks.
The second area is that my friend and I invented an improved percussion nipple (beer was involved), and it gives hotter and more reliable ignition. I'm completing testing, and will provide data to the community soon.
Art Neergaard
My biggest likely contribution is vision correction. I studied optical physics as part of my engineering degree, and when I lost my near-vision at around 40 years old, and could not see my front sight, I realized that I could make 'reading glasses' with powers that were tuned for shooting, or I could tweek distance vision glasses for the same effect. Unlike an eye doctor (do you prefer A or B?), I approach the problem from a theoretical point of view, calculating focal points and depth of field for your front sight and target. I've only ever worked with one muzzle loader. He was on the National Team for paper patch, and set several national records, so I know the math applies. Trying to sign up to get a vendor spot at Friendship in a few weeks.
The second area is that my friend and I invented an improved percussion nipple (beer was involved), and it gives hotter and more reliable ignition. I'm completing testing, and will provide data to the community soon.
Art Neergaard
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