So, I’m thinking that I have tumbled into the rabbit hole of black powder shooting in a full body free-fall! I am now finding myself constantly looking over my shoulder for Murphy and his annoying law that “anything that can go wrong will!” I find myself buying “extra supplies” whenever I run across a “good deal.” I’ve purchased an extra wedge pin, extra patch puller, ball remover, bore swabs and brushes, other cleaning supplies, caps, and anything else (let’s even not talk about the backup Hawken rifle) that I know Murphy is just waiting to get his hands on at the most inconvenient time!
Is this normal? Is this part of the “fever” that the roar of the rifle causes? Is anyone else inflicted with the same anxiety and has resorted to the same depths of the rabbit hole? Now I find myself looking at a melting pot and mold to cast my own balls (should I buy two molds?).
While I am concerned about Murphy and his confounded law, I can prepare for the worst situation to the best of my ability (and wallet) but what really scares me is his cousin’s corollary. For those unfamiliar with his cousin (from his mother’s side), he is a Sullivan; who is a philosopher in his own right. He has an addendum/corollary to Murphy’s law that states, “Murphy was an optimist!” I think I’m going to need a second job!
Is this normal? Is this part of the “fever” that the roar of the rifle causes? Is anyone else inflicted with the same anxiety and has resorted to the same depths of the rabbit hole? Now I find myself looking at a melting pot and mold to cast my own balls (should I buy two molds?).
While I am concerned about Murphy and his confounded law, I can prepare for the worst situation to the best of my ability (and wallet) but what really scares me is his cousin’s corollary. For those unfamiliar with his cousin (from his mother’s side), he is a Sullivan; who is a philosopher in his own right. He has an addendum/corollary to Murphy’s law that states, “Murphy was an optimist!” I think I’m going to need a second job!
