What Muzzleloading Stuff Did You Do Today?

[WALT53]

Flintlock strikes again.
Last hour of the last day of Pa muzzy bear season. Went only 20 yds
.50 prb, 90g FFF

Nice successfull hunt I see bear grease rendering in the near future,don’t do it in the kitchen .lol

 

[WALT53]

Shot my Frontier flintlock this morning. Schuetzen 3fg, 70 grains, .480 ball, .010 patch. Hit lots of 50 yd and 75 yd steel off hand, had a great time. Range all to myself from now until May, like having my own private range. Might set up my little wedge tent next weekend there, get some hot coffee & meat on the fire, and do some more shooting. Nights are down in the 20's now but great time of year to camp.


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Hey what’s that white stuff behind you ,if you get a chance shot a picture of castle or corner mountain for me so I can get home sick .

 

[Daryl Crawford]

Spent the last 2 days hunting with my fusil for deer. Took one yesterday, but almost missed. 35 yards out and I didn't notice the pinky sized sapling between me and the deer. The shot deflected, hitting back pretty hard, breaking her leg. Friends were near and we recovered the doe, but I was pretty distressed by the situation. I was upset with myself about the shot and not noticing the small sapling.
At the truck, the strap on my shooting bag tore where it is stitched on to the body of the bag. Yes I can fix it, but it was insult to injury.
Today shot the fusil and hammered the target (regaining confidence) and cleaned gear.
In the end, everything worked out for me. Im glad for the chance to hunt and take a deer, glad for friends that helped out in a less than ideal situation, and happy about my shooting today.

 

[Loja man]

Spent the last 2 days hunting with my fusil for deer. Took one yesterday, but almost missed. 35 yards out and I didn't notice the pinky sized sapling between me and the deer. The shot deflected, hitting back pretty hard, breaking her leg. Friends were near and we recovered the doe, but I was pretty distressed by the situation. I was upset with myself about the shot and not noticing the small sapling.
At the truck, the strap on my shooting bag tore where it is stitched on to the body of the bag. Yes I can fix it, but it was insult to injury.
Today shot the fusil and hammered the target (regaining confidence) and cleaned gear.
In the end, everything worked out for me. Im glad for the chance to hunt and take a deer, glad for friends that helped out in a less than ideal situation, and happy about my shooting today.

Good friends are a blessing!! Glad you were able to recover the deer!!

 

[aussie pete]

Spent the last 2 days hunting with my fusil for deer. Took one yesterday, but almost missed. 35 yards out and I didn't notice the pinky sized sapling between me and the deer. The shot deflected, hitting back pretty hard, breaking her leg. Friends were near and we recovered the doe, but I was pretty distressed by the situation. I was upset with myself about the shot and not noticing the small sapling.
At the truck, the strap on my shooting bag tore where it is stitched on to the body of the bag. Yes I can fix it, but it was insult to injury.
Today shot the fusil and hammered the target (regaining confidence) and cleaned gear.
In the end, everything worked out for me. Im glad for the chance to hunt and take a deer, glad for friends that helped out in a less than ideal situation, and happy about my shooting today.

I feel for you, @Daryl Crawford. It's our aim to have all our shots instantaneous one-shot humane kills, but in the field, unlike at a target range, there is a real risk of vegetation getting in the way of a ball's flight as it travels to our best intended zone. There's some consolation that you were able to bring an end to the accident, not losing the doe to the woods where she may well have suffered for days. Your distress is an indication of sound ethics. Happy hunting in future endeavours.

Cheers, Pete

 

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More pics from Hatchie Run..

The final day of a great event..
Hatchie Run Fall Camp was a complete success..

Thanks too everyone who came out and supported the club.
We really appreciate y’all coming out.

We totaled 51 registered shooters & had 41 camps in all.

Special Thanks too the Guys and Gals from surrounding States that came too camp.. We appreciate you all and hope too see y’all back next year.
A great time was had bye all..