Huntsville AL checking in

[bwilson4web]

Hi,

A retired network engineer, NASA contractor, I returned to the zen of shooting about 8 years ago with a Thompson, 50 cal, cap, rifle. Being in charge of everything from powder to projectile on a shot-by-shot basis, wonderful ... except for the butt shaped bruises.

A quick stop at the old Gander Mountain and a butt stock pad solved the bruising. From Dixie I got a front cross sight and rear peep. In effect, a 1x scope which works great. But the synthetics and those plastic jacketed bullets ... UGH! After 2-3 shots, it was barrel cleaning time.

Eventually I got some black powder and went with patched ball for snapping-in and lead conical to reach out and hit the center. Very happy, I put it away for another hobby. Then my brother gifted me a flintlock, 50 cal, trader pistol.

I checked the local sources and they barely have cap-and-ball supplies and only synthetic powder. My previous source, JR's on Jordan Lane, went out of business. Still I have my Thompson rifle, powder, ball, and conical.

After reading the appropriate forums, I'll post my questions there. Meanwhile, I'm glad to be here.

Bob Wilson

 

[smo]

Welcome Bob, I was born and raise in Florence Al.

I miss the days of your Local Sporting Goods Store selection of BP goods.

However, There's the WWW it's loaded with BP stuff!

There's also a Longrifle show , loaded with BP related items in January ...I'm not sure of the exact date but it's in Rogersville at Joe Wheeler State Park.

 

[bwilson4web]

Welcome Bob, I was born and raise in Florence Al.

I miss the days of your Local Sporting Goods Store selection of BP goods.

However, There's the WWW it's loaded with BP stuff!

There's also a Longrifle show , loaded with BP related items in January ...I'm not sure of the exact date but it's in Rogersville at Joe Wheeler State Park.

Thanks!

The Joe Wheeler facebook page reports it is Jan 10-12. Oh boy!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/joewheelerstatepark/events/

Bob Wilson

 

[smo]

This will be the third year of the show, it has gotten better each year.

If your not familiar with Track of the Wolf, you might want to google them for BP supplies and such.

John Smothermon