Hi guys. I'm in central Georgia. Been interested in black powder shooting for maybe 40 years. Only been active though for the past 10-12 or so. I'm a historian. Rev War is my period of choice although since I'm in GA that "other war" seems to creep into everything I work on. I've written several articles for Muzzle Blasts. Was at a match today in Lenox, GA. Shot a 50 cal Early VA style rifle made by Jackie Brown. A guy next to me was shoot a Bess...did very well, too. Made me want to get my Bess out and shoot it tomorrow. I used to shoot pistols but can't hold 'em at arm's length any more one handed. "shooter's elbow" I guess. Or, old age and general decrepitude. See ya at the range.