43 is gone. Bought my first 2 smoke poles when I was 17. 1851 Navy and a .50 cal flintlock. So 27 years shooting BP and liking it.
I think that blame goes to the guy who invented the smart phone.Yep, according to the new generation of spoiled brats, everything that's wrong in the world nowadays is older peoples fault.
I'm 65 and started shooting muzzleloaders @ 14 with a Remington Navy revolver reproduction.I bet the average age here is north of 60.
For fun:
How many of those years have you been shooting muzzleloaders?
I wish I hadn't thrown away those older Dixie catalogs. There was some really interesting things in them!
You are a true inspiration Dale and glad to hear you're preaching The Gospel..I am a tender 91 next month. Just finished two knives, bought three more BP rifles. Working on badly adjusted set triggers on another. Scheduled to preach, March 12th, at the church we attend. Still driving without incident [600 mile trip recently]. I am enjoying life a lot. Always have some projects in the mill guys, it keeps you young. Dale [Polecat]
Same here Woodwright in October, keep sparking72 for another 3 1/2 months. Been shooting muzzleloaders since the 60's.