My name is Dale Rohrbeck. I am 69 years old and live in the thumb area of Michigan. I have been shooting and hunting with sidelock percussion, and recently flintlocks for around 30 years.
I should also add that my primary hunting rifle is a Thompson Center Hawken .50 cal. that I converted to flintlock by purchasing a L&R lock, and a Green Mountain 1-70 round ball barrel. I have never been to any organized muzzleloader events, so I am glad to have found this forum to learn more and to see what works for others. Besides black powder, I enjoy Hill style longbows and hunting with my son. Thanks, Dale