First BP shoot

[Andre V]

Today was a first for me. First time shooting my new SxS and first time shooting BP.

I was at a shoot for a few hours today. I only shot off 40 shots and only about 30 of those were at birds. The other 10 where to try figure this BP thing out.

Well I am hooked, i have been wingshooting before with regular shotgun and i must admit that this is a lot slower but much more fun. I am picking my shots where before i would just about shoot at anything.

I learn't quite a lot on this trip and will be better prepared next time.
I didn't shoot very well, i missed a lot of easy shots, but it has been quite a while since i last shot, so next time will be better im sure.

I dont see myself ever shooting regular shotgun again. I am hooked on BP

A pic below with what i collected a couple got away. A few rock pigeons and some doves.

 

[Parzifal]

Thats AWESOME!!

Looks like a good day!!

 

[sundog]

Nice work !

 

[trent/OH]

That grin will be awhile to wear off!

 

[renovato]

Muzzleloaders definately test your skills. On the positive side, they also fine tune them! Shoot it for a while, then go shoot your modern guns again and you might be surprised at the improvement. That was a big eye opener for me.

Congrats on your hunt and welcome to the funnest addiction you'll ever have. :thumbsup:

 

[Roy]

:grin: :thumbsup:

 

[torn moc]

That's the way to do it Andre! Looks like you have it all figgured out! Bp is the way to go!!!

 

[rabjr]

Man I bet thats loads of fun. :thumbsup:

 

[bingo1952]

Great Shooting! Do a little load development and to find a load the gun really likes and your total tally for the number of shots fired will likely go up. :thumbsup:

 

[Andre V]

Thanks everyone. Great fun for sure

 

[TANSTAAFL]

You had a good first trip afield and congrats on the birds.

 

[B. Miller]

Andre
Looks like a good day to me. I was wondering what size shotgun you are shooting 10, 12 or 20 gauge. I have a Pedersoli 12 gauge that I like a lot. My one complaint is it has one crisp quick lock and one soft slow lock.
Bruce

 

[Andre V]

12 ga. My right hammer locks a bit crisper than my left. Not really a complaint though.

 

[Britsmoothy]

Well done friend, good aint it :wink:

 

[Dave K]

Good going and I know it is a ball. I have not hunted with a non-muzzleloading shotgun in a few years now. It is WAY to much fun using the old SxS's muzzleloaders. Enjoy it and shoot well! :thumbsup:

 

[guylabou]

:hatsoff: Good shooting Andre

 

[Andre V]

Thanks everyone.

I am going to the same farm this weekend i will make sure to post some pics when done.

 

[Rocky Johnson]

Andre where is your ramrod?
Practise practise practise
:wink: Rocky