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Just had an outing with my pistols, Usually I shoot .490 balls but all I had with was Hornady .495. I about destroyed my hand trying to pound them into the barrel. So I decided to measure everything when I got home. The .495 consistently measured from .497 to .499. So then I measured my .490...

It's that time again! The 2024 annual Fall primitive weekend held by the French Broad Rifles near Asheville North Carolina. we offer on site camping (no hook-ups). Firewood on site, bring your own water. A full weekend of shooting, tomahawk and knife throwing, fire starting and camaraderie. We...

I have an opportunity to make an offer on one of these, looks like a mid to late 1970 production. What are your estimates on current values?

I dry balled twice, double loaded once, sliced my thumb open changing a flint and then that flint broke in half on it's first shot. Guess what I did then?

Getting fired up for another Fall weekend event. Last year was great with many attendees and beautiful weather. For those unfamiliar with us, we are located just outside of Asheville, NC in a scenic mountain setting. We have one of the best and most challenging woodswalk courses in the state. We...

So I was tipped off by a club member that the local Walmarts had caps in stock. So I run off to the local store on my lunch break, ask the guy behind the counter (yes! There was actually an associate there) and he goes to show me where they are at. None to be found, so he looks it up on his...

June 10th we host our annual summer Silhouette shoot. !0 shots each at squirrels, buffalos and standing chucks. 20, 40 and 60 yards. $10 entry fee and meat prizes for all entrants. Please rsvp to our email if you plan to attend so we may have enough prizes on hand. We are located near Asheville...

New, unfired condition. I have the owners booklet but I do not have the box. Will ship to you disassembled in a Flat Rate USPS box insured for sale value. $235 includes the shipping.

New, unfired Pietta Colt 1851 model in .44 caliber. I do not have the box, but I do have the user's manual to go with it. Asking $275 plus shipping to your location.

5 unopened boxes of Hornady round balls. .375 cal, for .36 cal. revolvers. Possibly use for .40 cal rifle? You be the judge. $45 for all plus shipping to your door.

Used but very good condition. Smooth bore and chambers, no rust. 6" barrel Nice patina on brass. Light timing ring on cylinder. Includes 2 boxes of Hornady .375 balls. $225 plus shipping to your location.

5 unopened boxes 100 count. .375 balls for 36 cal revolver or could be used in a .40 cal rifle. You be the judge. $45 plus shipping to your location.

Just heard from a reliable source that Field and Stream is/will be closing out their gun related products. 25% discount is the news I got.

Some pictures from the woodswalk at this year's Fall Primitive weekend this past weekend. These are from the top of the mountain at the last target (out of 20).

We will be drawing for this beauty at our annual Fall Primitive shoot this October October 7,8 and 9th. The drawing will be held on the 9th. See our website for more details of the event, pictures and details on the raffle.

Just not sure the Drs. office wanted to part with it. Blue stripe, the good stuff!

Just got a notification from Buffalo arms that they have Swiss 3f in stock. I have plenty of powder so maybe someone else is in greater need.

Was working on getting some practice at 100 yards with my flintlock and was starting out pretty good getting 5 on the target. Then suddenly the balls were disappearing. The wind had picked up, but to me it seemed like it was coming straight from the rear. I shot a couple more and saw that they...

Slow motion vid of a clay pigeon meeting its' demise via a Pedersoli 12 ga.

Neat picture from a recent ML shotgun event in Johnson City TN.