First Shoot with the Free Trappers

[El Lobo]

Last month I went out to the monthly shoot with the Puget Sound Free Trappers at the Capitol City Gun Club south of Olympia. I went just for a look see and well, you can guess the rest.

Yesterday I returned for this month's shoot and brought my .54 cal. T/C Renegade with me. Being a greenhorn to muzzleloading, I was able to provide a bit of humor to the more seasoned members of the group with my general fumbling and overall lack of skill. I finished dead last in the shoot but had the most fun I have had in a long time and really learned a lot.

Whoever owned the rifle before me really had the sights cockeyed. It was shooting way high and to the left. After I got it sighted in from the bench, it will now put those .530 RB's into a nice tight little group in and around the bullseye. I still have to learn to do my part but am working on it.

I am learning a whole lot from this forum, as well. Thanks to all who have answered my questions and to those who have asked and answered all the questions I haven't had to.

Rowland

 

[tg]

Good to see that you found a group close to shoot with, that makes it a lot easier and more fun as well, enjoy the journey

 

[Ol Thing]

I finished dead last in the shoot but had the most fun I have had in a long time and really learned a lot.

That's what it's all about, having a great time and meeting great people.
Years ago I was invited to a turky shoot hosted by the Yakima, Wa. M/L Club. All in all, I did the same as you, finished dead last, won a can of spam at a turky shoot! :rotf: But I had a grand ol time, met some wonderfull people and had a bunch of good laughs. Often, when I pick up my ol .50 I think of that day and those good ol boys. And it still puts a smile on my mug along with a little chuckle. :haha: Yup, That's what it's all about! :wink:

 

[bwhoffman]

We have all been in your shoes and proff of the addiction...we are all on this forum for a reason!

Enjoy the ride and pass on the knowledge learned!