New Member Sam from Illinois

[ssamac]

Hi

I'm a new member from Illinois and I have an interest in flintlock rifles. I guess since I sit on the board of the local Historical Society I'm fascinated by things historical. And I live in Nauvoo where Browning opened his first gun shop. It's still there to tour.
I've been shooting quite a few years but never a muzzleloader and was wondering how to start. I was also thinking of hunting deer with it, but not sure how practical this would be.

Any comments, suggestions, or leads to a good supply of "stuff" and even clubs would be very appreciated. Glad to make your acquaintance all.

Sam

 

[walruskid1]

welcome aboard ssamac, great place to learn, teach, or just shoot the bull. if you pick up a t/c or gpr sidelock you can't go wrong. see the percussion or flint sections of the forum. as for living where browning had his shop.... :master:

 

[walruskid1]

check out web sites for "track of the wolf" or "dixie gun works". "log cabin gun shop" is another good one in my humble opinion.

 

[gordy]

Welcome!If Your interest is in historical places,people and objects of the periods,You've found the best site to learn about the firearms.Many people advise a newcommer to start with caplocks,their not as tempermental as flinters.I started with caplocks, but wish I had gone right to flintlocks.I have one now and the caplocks seldom leave the rack.As to hunting with traditional style muzzleloaders,You have to experience it to know the satisfaction of the challange.Go to Your local library and find books on black powder guns and hunting by Maj.George C. Nonte or Sam Fadala.Both authors are good and the books will star You off on the right foot.Good Luck!and keep posting.

 

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Welcome Sam !

Yes Sir....ye found the best Muzzleloading site on the net. Flinter are my choice too! even though they are tempermental. I love the caplocks as well.
Lots of Great folk here! if ya have any questions along the learning curve I am sure somebody here can give ya some sound advice.....You will vist this forum quite frequently...it is a great place to learn...

KEEP YER POWDER DRY,
*** WV SCROUNGER ***

 

[shmrck1]

ssamac,
Welcome to the MLF glad to have you with us.
Lots of great folks and loads of information here to
get you headed in the right direction with your journey
into the past. As to hunting with B/P, there is no better
feeling than to harvest that 1st deer,elk or whatever with
a muzzleloader and once you learn the basics it is very
practical. Ask questions, contribute when you can and
above all have fun.
again welcome and stay active
I am snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[bshultz]

ssamac, welcome to the best muzzleloading site on the net, hope you enjoy yourself! :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[thomas]

Hello & welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy yourself here.

Thomas

 

[ssamac]

Tanks for the welcome
sam

 

[ssamac]

Thanks Scrounger. I hope to enjoy this
sam

 

[ssamac]

Thanks Gordy, I'll do that

sam

 

[ssamac]

Thanks much, Snakeyes. I guess I have to find a working flintlock to start!!

sam

 

[ssamac]

Thanks Swampfox

sam

 

[ssamac]

Hi Thomas
Thanks for the welcome
Sam

 

[Maynerd62411]

Welcome, ssamac. Always good to see a new member from Illinois. :front:

 

[Walker357]

Welcome, I'm in Philo, down by Champaign. You're a little north, but do you have any Rock's in the family tree? ::

 

[ssamac]

thanks Walker
I'm in Nauvoo which is 4 hrs west. Have a son in the UofI grad school however (not Rock) and know a Dwight Campbell who lived in Philo a while. I visited him there

Sam

 

[ssamac]

Thanks David