New to the forum from Oklahoma

[rodneys]

New here but not to muzzleloading. I built my first muzzleloader in 1971, a barrel from Dixie and a lock kit. I think it was $25 plus shipping. I used my Muzzleloader for hunting until I found a club here in Central Oklahoma in the early 80s and shot with them for years. then got distracted by black powder cartridge rifles. I retired from teaching at a career tech here as a machinist. They allowed us to have gun building classes in the evenings. We have built muzzleloaders and single shots spring and fall classes and I’m still teaching we built some under hammers The last couple classes. I still ride my BMW 1980 r100 and my Ukrainian sidecar rig. You still have to shoot archery also. I’m in the process of moving to a new shop.Anybody close to Central Oklahoma say hi or stop by.

 

[William Lincoln]

Welcome from the chilly Sunbelt. with your specialized know-how
you are a great asset to the forum.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Agreed! Welcome, from North Carolina!

‘Poet

 

[Eutycus]

Howdy and Welcome from Texas!

 

[zerosprk]

Hi and welcome from northern New Mexico!

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine
Nit Wit

 

[toot]

Welcome.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Welcome!

LD

 

[Crockford]

Welcome from AL and thank you for teaching our youth. Teaching is a tough job and we need more quality "Tech" teachers in our High Schools. Look forward to continuing my education through your post.

 

[McClura]

Rodneys, hello from Norman, OK. Did you shoot with the Longrifles of the Canadian group at Arcadia (OKC Gun Club) or one of the others around that area?
I started shooting there in 1975. I was the President of that club for several years after a Ben Scott didn't want the hassle anymore. I was shooting a TC Hawken from TG&Y then with the help of two gentleman in the club I built my first flintlock in 1981. I shot at most every club in OK, some in TX, KS, MO, CO, AR and MS. I used to ride my "Geezer Glide" my sister calls my 1984 R100RT BMW to some shoots. I had a Hawken I purchased from a guy in TX I could pull the barrel pins, drop the stock and barrel in a shotgun case and load my shooting bag in the saddle bags and go to shoots. I ran my ram rod along my seat with bungie cords. Build and shoot Selfbows more now but still use the flintlocks for hunting and playing.
Where will you new shop be located?
Mike

 

[Davey Boy]

Welcome to the forum from Florida!

 

[rodneys]

Rodneys, hello from Norman, OK. Did you shoot with the Longrifles of the Canadian group at Arcadia (OKC Gun Club) or one of the others around that area?
I started shooting there in 1975. I was the President of that club for several years after a Ben Scott didn't want the hassle anymore. I was shooting a TC Hawken from TG&Y then with the help of two gentleman in the club I built my first flintlock in 1981. I shot at most every club in OK, some in TX, KS, MO, CO, AR and MS. I used to ride my "Geezer Glide" my sister calls my 1984 R100RT BMW to some shoots. I had a Hawken I purchased from a guy in TX I could pull the barrel pins, drop the stock and barrel in a shotgun case and load my shooting bag in the saddle bags and go to shoots. I ran my ram rod along my seat with bungie cords. Build and shoot Selfbows more now but still use the flintlocks for hunting and playing.
Where will you new shop be located?
Mike

I did shoot with them some especially the spring chili shoot. But most of my shooting was with the Cross Timbers club in Tecumseh I never rode my bike to shoot that’s a cool idea. My new shops going to be out on the west edge of Shawnee. Thank everybody for the warm welcome.

 

[Old Timer 48]

Welcome!

 

[Okie Hog]

Welcome from west of Lawton.

 

[Ricb]

Howdy, welcome from Weatherford, OK!

 

[Larry P]

Hello from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

 

[vince-m]

Welcome from north central idaho
Orginially from mcalester Oklahoma area.

 

[Treestalker]

Welcome from over by Huntsville, Arkansas, My wife and daughter and I reenacted Civil War Artillery in OK for years some many moons ago. Been shooting the black stuff since about the same time as you, but you have had a charmed existence with your skills and access to machinery and friendly club activities. Thank you for being a teacher, and hopefully on the Forum you will continue to teach us and share your experience. Be blessed, George.

 

[Justin.44]

Welcome from Missouri! Justin

 

[Kabulrocks]

Welcome from Claremore!