Yes, that would be nice. It would eliminate much of the current stigma about firearms. And, no, that is not discussing religion.
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Yes, that would be nice. It would eliminate much of the current stigma about firearms. And, no, that is not discussing religion.
S.kenton said:
I don't think there is flintlock snobbery. But, as a flint locker, when approached by a mere percussion shooter I do expect him to bow deeply and ask "Please, sir, may I speak to you?" before engaging in conversation. :wink: :rotf:
Could change? That would include the impossible. Like, none of us get old. Eliminate electronic devices so younger people will need interests outside of cell phones and computer games, etc.
Really, I don't know. Most of the people and events I know of in this avocation are spot on good Americans and share an interest in the history we are trying to preserve. We are not alone with losing members and participants. Society is changing. The issue is really academic. I don't have the answers. Sadly.
:rotf: :rotf: :haha:Rifleman1776 said:
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Rifleman1776 said:
It is also polite to return one's dropped jaw to its original position and wipe off all the drool before conversing with a flintlock shooter.... :wink:
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Dedicated flint shooters need to be approached with some level of caution. They tend to see themselves as close to perfection and extreme caution is need if they have a bent to be in politics. :grin:
torpedo said:
Most of the flinters versus cap lock shooters is just good natured banter. As such it can seem pretty highly charged when writing on a forum where the smiling as taunts are passed can't be seen.
Well, as I say, the shooting of a flintlock is a work of art, shooting a caplock is a triumph of technology.
Humans are tribal anamals, and form up new tribes when ever they can. It’s in sports,my team or my boxer is better then yours. Politics, our ideas are better then yours, religion where you buy your coffee, Coke or Pepsi. It’s just what we do.
Luckily I’m a flintlock shooter so I’m safe in being part of the best tribe :rotf:
Luckily I’m a flintlock shooter so I’m safe in being part of the best tribe :rotf:
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Well stated.
I shoot both cappers and flinters.
I shoot both cappers and flinters.
:rotf:tenngun said:
Had the opportunity on Sunday last to impress a young pilot from our nearby Air Force Base who set up next to me at our outdoor range. I'd been there a bit burning Olde Eynsford and PRBs through my .50-cal Great Plains Rifle, and he had an AR. He asked me a jillion questions and was totally impressed. He kept talking to the guys on the other side of him with ARs and relating stuff I told him. They all came over when I went out and pulled down my targets. They couldn't get over the size of the holes. I told them to check me out when I bring my .58-cal Pattern 1853 Enfield if they wanted to see holes. :rotf:
I got the feeling they thought their ARs weren't worthy after I continued to boom away and make smoke. They were impressed by my GPR's accuracy with open sights too. They thought I was some great marksman. I told them hell no, I'm just very average and that there are some REAL marksmen running around all over the country burning BP.
I got the feeling they thought their ARs weren't worthy after I continued to boom away and make smoke. They were impressed by my GPR's accuracy with open sights too. They thought I was some great marksman. I told them hell no, I'm just very average and that there are some REAL marksmen running around all over the country burning BP.
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I get a similar response every time at the range. There's always a small crowd people watching that crazy dude smokin up the place. The range staff usually ask me if I'll let them show the other patrons the round balls and conicals I shoot.
I find people are generally pretty fascinated with these rifles we shoot.
I find people are generally pretty fascinated with these rifles we shoot.
Not quite THAT cool for me at the range I shoot at. But; I always get questions and most times I find at least one person who wants to try it. Last trip I got three!dsayer said:
Last time I took my Muzzle loader to a local range, as I was leaving the guy at the office said, "I'm sure glad you are done shooting that stinking thing!" :youcrazy:
He said it in a somewhat joking way, but it still didn't sit well with me, so that was the last time I used that range.
He said it in a somewhat joking way, but it still didn't sit well with me, so that was the last time I used that range.
Clearly jealous :haha:
Guess I'm lucky, my range likes my MLs and BP. Their son used to shoot them competitively in 4-H. The only complaints I get are from the wife and granddaughter when they come out in the garage when I'm cleaning and wonder if I've been eating spoiled, boiled eggs :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
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Jimbo47 said:
Yeah, that would not sit well with me either I suppose. There's a particular RSO that is there most times I shoot. I was still shooting T7 when I first joined that range, and she told me she was "really disappointed" that my rifle didn't stink more. She was pretty happy when I told her I had switched to BP.
