Hello from Minnesota

[zbeech]

Hi,

Deer hunting season ended for me this last weekend, in southern MN that is generally done with shotgun. I have shot some muzzleloaders years ago and want to get back into the hobby. I have a huge passion for military history from antiquity to the first world war. I recently started watching I love Muzzleloading on YouTube and am blown away by the community of members across the nation. With time I would like to acquire a muzzleloader of my own and gear necessary to hunt and target shoot for fun.

With that tiny snapshot I am really in love with the quality of Kibler longarms. Is that a bad idea for someone with only a little experience in black powder arms?

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine. If you start with a flintlock you won't develop bad habits.
Nit Wit

 

[Colonial Boy]

Welcome from New England.

 

[user 31232]

From southern Indiana welcome!

 

[Dobegrant]

Welcome from Arizona

 

[Dave Dworshak]

muzzle loader season just started! welcome

 

[Duk]

Welcome from North Dakota. I'm new here to its a great forum

 

[2 shots]

welcome

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome from Upstate NY.

 

[Eutycus]

Howdy and Welcome from Texas!

 

[toot]

Welcome.

 

[kelljp]

Welcome from East TN

 

[LSLibelo]

Welcome from California.

 

[Rebel bull]

Hi,

Deer hunting season ended for me this last weekend, in southern MN that is generally done with shotgun. I have shot some muzzleloaders years ago and want to get back into the hobby. I have a huge passion for military history from antiquity to the first world war. I recently started watching I love Muzzleloading on YouTube and am blown away by the community of members across the nation. With time I would like to acquire a muzzleloader of my own and gear necessary to hunt and target shoot for fun.

With that tiny snapshot I am really in love with the quality of Kibler longarms. Is that a bad idea for someone with only a little experience in black powder arms?

I run a shoot from may to October in Morristown MN and Twin cities muzzleloaders shoots Jan through April up in new brighten mn come and watch and shoot some we'll be more then willing to help you get started. in reply to your question I would recommend starting with a used mass produced gun your learning curve will be quicker and you can up grade later. pm me and we can talk to figure out your likes and we can arrange to meet and possible a lone of a gun to shoot

 

[x_count]

Welcome from the coast of North Carolina!

 

[dracer]

welcome to the forum

 

[slspletskp]

Welcome from the PNW! Former resident of Rochester

 

[Snooterpup]

Hi,

Deer hunting season ended for me this last weekend, in southern MN that is generally done with shotgun. I have shot some muzzleloaders years ago and want to get back into the hobby. I have a huge passion for military history from antiquity to the first world war. I recently started watching I love Muzzleloading on YouTube and am blown away by the community of members across the nation. With time I would like to acquire a muzzleloader of my own and gear necessary to hunt and target shoot for fun.

With that tiny snapshot I am really in love with the quality of Kibler longarms. Is that a bad idea for someone with only a little experience in black powder arms?

Not a bad idea at all. Far better to go Kibler quality than to purchase an “entry” level flintlock and experience regret. Kibler’s locks are of outstanding quality. A quality lock and a flat faced breech plug with a correctly drilled touch hole are absolutely necessary in having a trouble free, enjoyable flintlock experience. Budget or poorly designed locks are a misery. If you have the money and basic skills, the Kibler will produce a rifle that you will probably never lose money with. Factory guns will drop in value substantially should you decide that muzzleloading guns are not your cup of tea. Best advice is to go to any muzzleloading clubs. Talk to folks. Specifically flintlock shooters. Find out what they like and why they like it. Learn all you can. There is a huge difference between flint and percussion guns. Factory percussion guns usually work pretty well. Factory produced flintlocks are a a roll of the dice. Some OK (not stellar though), others can be a disappointing misery.
Best of luck with your search!

 

[LANEY REECE]

WELCOME from Nth LOUISIANA

 

[Billy Boy]

Hi,

Deer hunting season ended for me this last weekend, in southern MN that is generally done with shotgun. I have shot some muzzleloaders years ago and want to get back into the hobby. I have a huge passion for military history from antiquity to the first world war. I recently started watching I love Muzzleloading on YouTube and am blown away by the community of members across the nation. With time I would like to acquire a muzzleloader of my own and gear necessary to hunt and target shoot for fun.

With that tiny snapshot I am really in love with the quality of Kibler longarms. Is that a bad idea for someone with only a little experience in black powder arms?

Welcome from Frostbite Falls…