Another hello from Canada

[TOS The Old Sarge]

I am new to this Forum, and especially new to the Science of Black Powder Muzzleloading. I have fired flintlock muskets in the past; but a few years ago, I had 3 misfires in a row, cursed, and swore off muzzleloaders.
However, this summer, I put a CVA Kentucky percussion rifle, a kit gun built 20 years ago, to my shoulder. I was amazed at how comfortable and natural it felt. Well, I bought that gun, and another, a CVA Hawken, another kit gun built 20 years ago. I then ordered and received a Traditions Kentucky Flintlock rifle; I have not looked back.
So far, all I have shot is my 2 Kentucky rifles, and my flint and cap pistols. I have some others that I still have to break in, all factory guns. Surprisingly, I especially like the flints. Lots of fun!
I have some books, I have read some Forums, such as yours, and am looking forward to learn what I can (and hopefully remember!), about this new (to me) discipline. Rest assured, I shall make tons of smoke and lots of noise!
Sarge

 

[jjackson]

Welcome to the forum,hello from oklahoma

 

[brownie1934]

Hello from another Canuck. Van Isleand
Cheers Bob

 

[chawbeef]

Welcome Sarge, from another Ontarionian ??

 

[Tony Logan]

welcome to the forum

 

[ny griz]

:hatsoff: Howdy and welcome.Looks like a good collection ya got started :thumbsup: Griz

 

[juancho]

Welcome Sarge I am from Barrie, where are you from?

 

[TOS The Old Sarge]

Hello Juanco from Barrie, and other fellow Canadians, and hello to our Southern Neighbours. I just got back a little while ago from the Range; I was making smoke, noise, and having fun.
By the way, I hail from Niagara Falls.
Sarge

 

[chawbeef]

Hey Sarge, we are practically neighbors. I am in Niagara as well. What range do you visit??...........................Boog

 

[TOS The Old Sarge]

Niagara Regional Sportsmen's, which is just past Silverdale...
Sarge

 

[chawbeef]

I have not been to either one since I moved back here from the North. When I grew up here we could sight in our rifles (center fire) right at the sand pits on St. Paul Ave. It is now a golf course on one side and condos on the other. :idunno:

 

[TOS The Old Sarge]

You most certainly would not want to do that today!
A shooting friend of mine, in his eighties, used to shoot there. If you are new to the area, and are looking for a range, I will put my personal EMail in my Profile. I will send you a list.
Sarge

 

[chawbeef]

Thanks Sarge, I've already "googled" Niagara Region Sportsmen and the list came up.