Traditional Muzzleloading Association

The Traditional Muzzleloading Association => Introduce Yourself! => Topic started by: crowtalks on November 06, 2021, 11:44:33 PM

Title: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: crowtalks on November 06, 2021, 11:44:33 PM

35 or so years ago I got into black powder with a New Army 44 and a Dixie Gun Works 45 caliber. It was fun for a while, but my young impatient mind got tired of the maintenance required to shot and clean these weapon and I sold them and walked away.

Fast forward grown kids and several grey hairs later and I caught the bug again and in the last year I have ended up with a little Crockett squirrel rifle, a Pedersoli Frontier (Blueridge) 50 cal flint and a Spiller and Burr 36 cal pistol.

I have always loved history and living in eastern Tennessee influenced my decision to get the Atlanta built pistol copy and the little Crockett rifle.

After loading and shooting these weapons with the look, smell, feel and the work involved, as opposed to just slamming a cartridge home with a bolt, I have reached a point in my life I can start to truly appreciate these fine works of art.

Jim

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: Nessmuk on November 07, 2021, 01:13:35 AM

It's an addiction we ALL share and no mistake!! :bl th up :bl th up :bl th up

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: RobD on November 07, 2021, 05:05:12 AM

Welcome back to the dark side, Jim!   :bl th up   :shake   :*:

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: Hank in WV on November 07, 2021, 08:16:19 AM

Glad you're back with us Jim, welcome :shake

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: KDubs on November 07, 2021, 09:22:21 AM

Welcome home .
 Powder to the people ✊
Kevin

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: BEAVERMAN on November 07, 2021, 10:49:53 AM

Once you go black, you'll always come back! Welcome back the the PHUN! :hairy

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: Butler Ford 40 on November 07, 2021, 11:15:43 PM

Welcome home!  :applaud

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: Winter Hawk on November 09, 2021, 05:22:09 PM

 :hairy Pull up to the fire and make yourself at home!  We're all glad to see you here; don't be afraid to jump in with comments!

~Kees~

Title: Re: came back to the BP side of life
Post by: toot on April 29, 2022, 07:51:18 AM

Welcome.