Hello from North Texas

[ccampbell]

Hello everyone, I currently live in North Texas in Dallas County. About a year ago I bought a Pietta made Colt 1851 Navy cap-and-ball revolver and I LOVE shooting it. Next step, I think, is to acquire a percussion rifle, perhaps a Pattern 1853 Enfield. Eventually, I'd love to have a flintlock but, you know, baby steps.

I used to daydream while looking through a Cabela's or Cheaper Than Dirt catalog. Now I daydream while looking through the Dixie Gun Works catalog and a Smoke & Fire Newspaper! Ha!

 

[Adui]

percussion rifle is much more affordable. However, if you have the resources (Im surmising, as I dont yet have a flint lock) I am guessing you will LOVE the flinters!!

Assuming you have the patience to learn the game..

Either way; welcome to the best muzzle loading forum on the internet.. (I'm only a little bit prejudiced)

 

[Snakebite]

Welcome from Central Texas.

If you like Dixie, you ought to get the Track of the Wolf catalog.

Percussion or flint, they are both fun. A lot depends upon what era you're interested in. I started off with the Mountain Man but now more interested in the Texas Revolution and Republic time frames.

Flint or percussion, nothing hard about either, remember they are 1700s/1800s technology.

Again, welcome to the forum
Chris "Snakebite"

 

[ny griz]

:hatsoff: Howdy and welcome,enjoy the site.Griz

 

[BillinOregon]

Welcome, Chet, from a guy next door in New Mexico who has a lot of Texas roots. When considering Enfields, also look at the two-band Model 1858. It should have a five-groove 1:48 twist barrel -- easier to get to shoot well with both minie and round ball than the three-groove 1:78 twist of the original 1853. A little handier to carry, too. Might be a bit more money, but I think you will appreciate the performance.

 

[ccampbell]

Thank you everyone! I actually did recently get a Track of the Wolf catalog and it is indeed a treasure chest of things. My problem is I want one of everything and that makes it hard to decide where to start.