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Author Topic: On Shooting Smoothbores  (Read 2635 times)

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Re: On Shooting Smoothbores
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2018, 09:02:32 PM »
for the very most part, with a trad muzzleloader in the vein of the 18th century, i've always viewed that kinda weapon as a slightly longer distance version of a trad stickbow.  ;D

and I'd add,.... but slower to "reload".  :)
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Re: On Shooting Smoothbores
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2018, 06:08:16 PM »
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and I'd add,.... but slower to "reload
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Re: On Shooting Smoothbores
« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2019, 05:24:56 PM »
I am new to TMA but older than dirt and no a complete Noob to smokepoles. This is a great thread as I am really beginning to focus on my .75 cal trade gun. I love the observations about various wads and patching materials.

This is the year I want to put meat in the freezer with ol' Bodacious. My Jaeger has fed me well, but now it's time for a different challenge.

Thanks for the great discussion.
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