First Post

[TarletonRanger]

Howdy folks. This is my first post, but surely not my last on this board. Just wanted to introduce myself.

My name's Jake Wise and I am a 20 year old sophomore at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX. I'm an avid hunter, going after deer throughout the fall and then predators and hogs fill up the rest of the months.

I've been consumed by blackpowder hunting since the age of 12, when I took my first deer with a muzzle loading Hawken repro that was about as tall as I was. (Dad didn't believe in reduced recoil loads either :nono

I do not use inlines (nothin against you guys). I hunt with my muzzle loader's to get a feel for the past......if I want to hunt with somethin that feels like a modern day rifle....I'll take out my .308. Did I mention that I'm a history major?

At the present I'm thinkin about putting together my first kit.....probably one from Deer Creek. My father bought an Elk Hunter model from them years ago and I quickly fell in love with it. If not Deer Creek, I may try my hand at one of the Track of The Wolf kits....although I believe their skill level may exceed what I am capable of. Anyway, will be posting lots of QUESTIONS in the future.

Ya'll have a good'un.

Jake

 

[horkeye]

Welcome to TMF, and prepare yourself for a fun & informative time!

:thumbsup:

Lehigh County, where propa longarms is made.

 

Welcome to the best muzzleloading forum on the web!! :thumbsup:

..... also be sure and check out the TMA at the bottom of the main index page!! :redthumb:

YMHS
rollingb

 

[Gary]

Welcome Tarleton Ranger. Good luck on your first kit and you've found the best BP forum on the WWW. :thumbsup:

 

[Mtn-Man2u]

TarletonRanger : A Big Welcome To The Camp ! !

Welcome Jake, Glad you found us. There's alot
of information here at the forum that will
help you with your choice of kits, and there's
alot folks here to help you with your journey,
all you need to do is just ask!
I'm glad you got started early into
black powder shooting. You've come to a
great place, to share your experiences
with the rest of us.
That wasn't the case for me. My Dad was
just coming out of the military, he needed
a job and a place to take care of his new
family. I did start with a BB gun.
I did enjoy your introduction, Thanks.
You take care, Steve (Mtn-Man2u)

 

[shmrck1]

TarletonRanger,
welcome to the forum glad to have
you on board. lots of very friendly folks here to
help you out with whatever kit you decide on.
be sure to check out the "builders bench" forum,
almost any kit problem can be solved there. also
don't forget the forums "search feature". hope
you will join in and contribute whenever you can.
again welcome and stay active
I am snake-eyes :thumbsup: eace:

 

[bshultz]

Welcome TarletonRanger this is a great place to get information alls you have to do is ask the questions!! :thumbsup: :redthumb:

 

[jim gray]

Welcome to the forum. I guess your interest in BP fits in with your major well.

Good luck with your kit, and keep posting.

 

[TarletonRanger]

Thanks for the welcome guys. I can't wait to start asking questions and learning more about building your own ML. I'd already be writing out questions, but apparently as of yesterday I've become involved with someone.

I just cant seem to take my arms off of Ms. Toilet's chiseled, porcelain body long enough to type. Gotta love the flu. :shake:

Jake

 

[jaybeach]

Welcome TR - Glad to have you aboard. Hope you're feeling better real soon!

IM jaybe :thumbsup:

 

[kodiakemt414]

Welcome. Hope you get better and are able to post those questions.