Howdy from North Carolina, USA!

[brentona]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome! I can’t wait to LEARN!

 

[Hawk78]

Good afternoon Crew -

My name is Brent and this is my intro!
I have been a gun nut my entire life (29 years old) and have recently really become interested in Muzzleloaders, Flintlocks dominate my interest right now. I am a history nerd, and through that, a historical weapons nerd. Although my knowledge on the subject is narrow, I love picking up some new (old) information!

I come to the forum from a humble admission that I am green as grass when it comes to the in's and out's of Muzzleloaders, especially Flintlocks. I have hunted with your modern in-lines before and own an 1860 Army Revolver. However, I have just placed a deposit on a Tennessee Muzzleloader's Poor Boy. My first venture into Flintlocks. I did a lot of reading and saw a low of flack they were catching on the web. I deduced that much stemmed from their lack of true military modelling and not as "elegant" lines on the stock. However, my interest stems totally from utility and function, with no ambitions of re-enacting famous US Land battles. Tip Curtis popped up a lot in my reading and I was saddened to hear he had passed. With the starting price of the Poor Boy being very close to an off the rack Pedersoli these days, I figured it was a no brainer. I went with a 42" swamped barrel for balance, and everything else will be standard in terms of fit and finish. Aged steel rounds out the soon-to-be new iron as I am not interested in brass or finer appointments. 50 caliber will suit the game in the area nicely.

I will do a lot of searching on the forum for resources as to where to begin my journey, but expect some stupid obvious questions along the way (tack and accessories to round out my kit)! I appreciate you all welcoming me and I look forward to future correspondence!

- Brent

Welcome from another North Carolinian!

 

[D. Buck Stopshere]

Brentona,

Just start a conversation with me, and I can forward a map to the local muzzleloading club near Union Grove, and contact info. They shoot on the third Saturday each month.

 

[22ceejay]

That’s terrific!!! I will definitely move everything I can to attend the October meet! Is there a Facebook group or website I can hop on? I’d love a chance to stand around with my mouth shut and ears open! Thank you for the invitation!

You can look us up on Facebook, Yadkin Valley Longrifles Inc. We have the range address and I think my phone number is on it also, if not PM me through that page and we can talk.

 

[Powderburn]

Welcome from Eastern NC. There is much to gain from this forum and I am sure you will enjoy.

 

[brentona]

You can look us up on Facebook, Yadkin Valley Longrifles Inc. We have the range address and I think my phone number is on it also, if not PM me through that page and we can talk.

thank you! I found you guys through the NMLRA directory! Y’all are up near VA?

 

[brentona]

Welcome from Eastern NC. There is much to gain from this forum and I am sure you will enjoy.

I think I will too!

 

[Cobra6]

Welcome from Virginia, "land of lovers."



Cobra 6

 

[A34]

Welcome from Georgia!

My Grandmother was from Hanging Dog, NC. I have no idea of the history of that name, but always thought it was funny. That community is long gone.

 

[bpd303]

Welcome aboard from the Ozark Mountains.

 

[Armando]

Welcome to the Tar Heel State.
Look us up at French Broad Rifles if you are ever in the Western part of the state.

 

[Doc Ivory]

Welcome from SW Florida!

 

[tomm9903]

Welcome from central Nebraska!

 

[bpd303]

Welcome from the Ozark mountains.

 

[Eterry]

Howdy from the republic of Texas and welcome to the forum.

 

[RB POWELL]

Welcome from East Texas. There seem to be a lot of folks from N.Carolina on this forum. Not surprising, is it? Enjoy.

 

[Armando]

I'm in Western North Carolina so let me know if you are every out this way.

 

[OldRust]

Welcome from PA Sir