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:) I am almost 75 years old, built my first muzzleloader at age 15. Over the years I have asked the old timers who were in their upper years ,the same questions you are asking now.Having found you ,I am encouraged that there are so many young people and middle agers too , that are up to their eyeballs in this hobby.I wish more would be more agerssive in building, rather than buying their rifles. I say this because in my day there were very few parts available for sale. You either figured out how to make things or knew someone that would hands on help you. Roy ( PA) Keeler was one of my mentors, and I wrote letters to many more asking for direction. So keep up the good work, educate the youngsters and keep your powder dry. Bob Holton
 
I know what you mean.... I haven't been at it too long, but there seems to be a wealth of info here for the asking.

I'm sure I'll ask something you've been through before and thanks in advance...

Legion
 
Not that far behind you in winters counted and in making smoke. Still learn something new about ML every day, often from much younger guys & girls.

As a sage once pontificated, a wise man will learn from his mistakes, but a prudent man will learn from the mistakes of others. So, stay tuned prudent people, you can learn a lot from me. :rotf:
 
I'm way up there in age, too, and only recently took up muzzleloaders. I like this site because I like traditional shotguns and prefer caps to flint. Most of the other BP sites don't have a lot for a person who isn't into flintlock rifles.

GrayBear
 
GrayBear said:
Most of the other BP sites don't have a lot for a person who isn't into flintlock rifles.

GrayBear

We try to be a full service forum and still meet the requirements of the traditional muzzleloading theme...
 
I'm not really sure of the documentation but I've thought about historically authentic sling shots in various woods including walnut,ash,and curly maple, and hickory.I'll start looking and let you know what if anything I find.
Tom Patton
 

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