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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by Bigsmoke on March 04, 2026, 11:44:27 PM »
When we had our shop in Coeur d'Alene, it was amazing how many people over the years came in moaning and groaning about the deer or elk that got away because they hadn't popped a cap or two before loading their rifle and going out on the hunt.   ;banghead; ;banghead; ;banghead;
You're not the first and you surely won't be the last, if that's any consolation. 
But you are the one that was captured on film doing that. :Doh!  But the pistol did go off.
Good job on the videos, quite entertaining.
John (Bigsmoke)
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by BlackPowderManiacShooter on March 04, 2026, 09:23:22 PM »
Quote from: Bigsmoke on March 04, 2026, 01:33:02 PM

I am thinking that maybe you did not pop a cap on your rifle before your first shot? 
Good reason for the gun not to fire.


Yep, I broke a cardinal rule of cap gun shooting.
That's exactly why it wouldn't work and i knew that going in.
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by No Powder on March 04, 2026, 09:15:55 PM »
I'm still working on cutting a piece off the playing card every time with my hawk. Maybe if I accomplish that, then I can work on cutting a string with the hawk.
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by Bigsmoke on March 04, 2026, 01:33:02 PM »
Well, that looks like a good way to get your 10,000 steps in for the day, maybe more.
I am thinking that maybe you did not pop a cap on your rifle before your first shot? 
Good reason for the gun not to fire.
Else, that looks like a fun game.
John (Bigsmoke)
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by KDubs on March 04, 2026, 07:42:41 AM »
Enjoyed the video mark
 Looks like a lot of fun right there!
Kevin
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by Rob DiStefano on March 03, 2026, 05:07:58 PM »
Now THAT'S pure fun ... and good "tactical" training!   :lol sign   :hairy
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Hawks and Knives / Re: Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by No Powder on March 03, 2026, 04:09:44 PM »
Man Mark, it looks as though you're throwing those hawks a long way. I don't think I could throw those hawks that far. But you did a good job bud.
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Hawks and Knives / Tomahawk Throwing -- Percussion Jug Shooting Fun - Hawk throw
« Last post by BlackPowderManiacShooter on March 03, 2026, 02:35:23 PM »
Tried the combination of tomahawk throwing and shooting flying water jugs.
I loved every part of this fun....


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Flintlock Long Guns / Flintlock verses Percussion Which is easier to shoot? Shooting bowling pins
« Last post by BlackPowderManiacShooter on March 03, 2026, 02:19:03 PM »
Discussing the differences between flintlock and percussion rifles while performing a little bowling.


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Accoutrements / Re: Small Accoutrement projects I do
« Last post by Mad Irish Jack on March 03, 2026, 01:37:34 PM »
   Thanks for the comeback Welcome comments Been in some bad health but seems to be stable. Comment of picture info! The bottom picture is a Pheasant Foot. Where it meets the cloth is a steel 3" pin for a touchhole cleanout tool. It hangs from my rifle pouch. When someone asks,
"What is that?" I say, "Pheasant foot"! Then the scenario repeats...????? Then, I grip it how you see it and say, "Really, it's an answer for stupid questions!'. They'll look puzzled and I repeat until they see IT.... & feel STUPID.... and say, "O K" while they nod their head. I also have a turkey foot on the end of the white, whole leg (about 7-8"- Looks great when held out toward you). It's a HOOT STATEMENT, one of the LOL parts for rendezvous and shoots.  :Doh! :applaud :luff: ;banghead; :stooges:
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