Newbie Here from MT
Jul 4, 2016 22:48:47 GMT -7
Post by Denny on Jul 4, 2016 22:48:47 GMT -7
Greetings. I was recently invited to this particular forum. I am new to blackpowder. I have spent the last decade (still serving) on a SWAT team and have always, even prior to this, been somewhat immersed in the world of firearms and specifically the modern firearms. The fast paced training, constant yelling and drills, the repeated tactics and high stress environment, coupled with my having started a blog and review channel as well in social media surrounding these firearms has shown me the serenity that is Blackpowder in a new way. My dad has a lovely Hawken that I always enjoyed (since I was a kid), and another friend has some high end Flintlocks. I realized that every time I shoot muzzle loaders, I am elated. The enjoyment, the history, the ambiance of all of it is by far some of the most enjoyable shooting I do - and I have shot everything there is really. I can truly say that I believe I enjoy it the most. The slower pace, the calm simplicity and "do it yourself" themes that surround this shooting immediately drew me in. It is almost "zen" or meditative I have found. As I told my friend, I may end up selling all my semi-auto black rifles and just getting Flintlocks!
The call of blackpowder finally hit me hard. I always wanted one, yet I would shrug off the urge to get one thinking no one made one of quality anymore. That I see is not the case. I recently have planned to have a Dickert style Lancaster rifle "built" to be my first "long rifle". I see his rifles have turned up in the Museum of the Fur Trade and I was directed towards his rifles by a friend. I really like the fact his rifles permeate our nations history and even showed up at the Alamo, not to mention 1812 and the Revolution (although not all made by him alone but by his company).
I hope to learn much more from all of you about this particular time period 1800-1835 . I am fairly well versed in history and firearms development, however you all have much for me to learn from. Pardon me as I stumble through this facet of my continuing education.
I am glad to be here.
The call of blackpowder finally hit me hard. I always wanted one, yet I would shrug off the urge to get one thinking no one made one of quality anymore. That I see is not the case. I recently have planned to have a Dickert style Lancaster rifle "built" to be my first "long rifle". I see his rifles have turned up in the Museum of the Fur Trade and I was directed towards his rifles by a friend. I really like the fact his rifles permeate our nations history and even showed up at the Alamo, not to mention 1812 and the Revolution (although not all made by him alone but by his company).
I hope to learn much more from all of you about this particular time period 1800-1835 . I am fairly well versed in history and firearms development, however you all have much for me to learn from. Pardon me as I stumble through this facet of my continuing education.
I am glad to be here.
