Hello all you black powder loving type! I’m located way out in the woods of North Central Florida, have been modern muzzle load hunting for about 20 years, compound and traditional bow hunting longer than that, IDPA pistol competition for at least 12 years, and shooting for as far back as I can remember. Got my first BB gun at the age of four. My father had to build a custom stock for it so I could shoot it… anyways, I’m 60 now, retired from an eternity working for the federal government. Yes, all the horror stories you hear are real. I’ve done military with them, federal employee, and contractor, so I’ve seen it from all sides.
Not sure why I’ve waited so long to go traditional with the black powder. Maybe because I was so wrapped up in the smokeless games… anyone paying attention knows how that’s going lately. Primers started being made from unobtanium, so I decided to back off on the reloading, and ammo got scarce for a bit, and when it came back, it’s stupid expensive. So, like quite a few I’ve seen in here, I’ve decided to go flintlock. Haven’t purchased one yet. That’s how I got here, trying to figure out what to get. Looking at the Kibler very hard, with Pedersoli running a close second.
I’ll let you know when I finally make up my mind. I’ve already got a .50 cal front stuffer, so I’m thinking going small this time, like a .32. Maybe .36. Shooting squirrel and rabbit mostly. Maybe the odd raccoon. Definitely paper.
Have enjoyed the posts I’ve read so far. Looking to learn a lot. See y’all in the woods. Or not. You’ll see me though. Can’t miss me. I’m noisy… and large.
Thanks!
Not sure why I’ve waited so long to go traditional with the black powder. Maybe because I was so wrapped up in the smokeless games… anyone paying attention knows how that’s going lately. Primers started being made from unobtanium, so I decided to back off on the reloading, and ammo got scarce for a bit, and when it came back, it’s stupid expensive. So, like quite a few I’ve seen in here, I’ve decided to go flintlock. Haven’t purchased one yet. That’s how I got here, trying to figure out what to get. Looking at the Kibler very hard, with Pedersoli running a close second.
I’ll let you know when I finally make up my mind. I’ve already got a .50 cal front stuffer, so I’m thinking going small this time, like a .32. Maybe .36. Shooting squirrel and rabbit mostly. Maybe the odd raccoon. Definitely paper.
Have enjoyed the posts I’ve read so far. Looking to learn a lot. See y’all in the woods. Or not. You’ll see me though. Can’t miss me. I’m noisy… and large.
Thanks!
