I've been shooting for almost 50 years and have carefully avoided what I always called the "Dark Side" namely muzzleloading and BP.
Unfortunately I have a son with a sense of humor and feeling that I didn't have enough projects gave me a percussion rifle kit for Christmas.
When I pointed out that right there on the front of the box it said it was a great Father/Son project he said he would do is share. I would build it and he would come by and admire it!
No one told me that giving someone a kit is a bit like giving a naked Barbie Doll and I've spent way too much on all the stuff that goes with it.
Anyway I finished the rifle; a Traditions Kentucky Rifle and managed to shoot it without blowing anything up. I did take a bit of razzing from some of my shooting buddies who I normally try to shoot 1/4 MOA groups with. They even had the Range Master give me a warning over the mike about NO RAPID FIRE!
As you can see, I'm surrounded by wise guys!
Evidently there is something in Pyrodex that's addictive because I recently found myself staring at a mint condition Colt 2nd Gen F-Series 3rd Model Dragoon. Unfortunately it somehow followed me home and resulted in more razzing from family and friends.
Anyway, I've already asked a few typically newb questions and gotten some very polite and very helpful advice and look forward to hanging around here.
Thanks for the welcome and patience!
Unfortunately I have a son with a sense of humor and feeling that I didn't have enough projects gave me a percussion rifle kit for Christmas.
When I pointed out that right there on the front of the box it said it was a great Father/Son project he said he would do is share. I would build it and he would come by and admire it!
No one told me that giving someone a kit is a bit like giving a naked Barbie Doll and I've spent way too much on all the stuff that goes with it.
Anyway I finished the rifle; a Traditions Kentucky Rifle and managed to shoot it without blowing anything up. I did take a bit of razzing from some of my shooting buddies who I normally try to shoot 1/4 MOA groups with. They even had the Range Master give me a warning over the mike about NO RAPID FIRE!
As you can see, I'm surrounded by wise guys!
Evidently there is something in Pyrodex that's addictive because I recently found myself staring at a mint condition Colt 2nd Gen F-Series 3rd Model Dragoon. Unfortunately it somehow followed me home and resulted in more razzing from family and friends.
Anyway, I've already asked a few typically newb questions and gotten some very polite and very helpful advice and look forward to hanging around here.
Thanks for the welcome and patience!
