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Author Topic: Hello from East Tennessee  (Read 866 times)

Offline Blackbeard4590

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Hello from East Tennessee
« on: December 21, 2022, 08:23:44 AM »
Good Morning All,
Just getting started in traditional muzzle loading.
I have many years of using and restoring antique single shot rifles for both hunting and target.
I was wanting to branch out into making muzzle loaders (especially flintlocks).
I am an accomplished woodworker, wood turner and carver so these should translate well into rifle building.

I have a farm and forest land in Eastern TN rich with turkey, deer, hogs and other assorted critters with which to fill the freezer.
I look forward tot he additional challenge of hunting with muzzle loaders, hopefully both shotgun and rifle.

I look forward to learning from all of you and if appropriate, perhaps contribute tidbits from my other hobbies should the opportunity arise.
At this point, however, I am your student and eagerly anticipate the flood of knowledge you have to offer.

Best and warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season to all.
Daniel

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Re: Hello from East Tennessee
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2022, 08:49:55 AM »
Welcome to the camp Daniel…glad you joined us  :shake.  We have some good builders here (I’m not one  :) who will be happy to help you.  Where abouts in east TN are you?
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Re: Hello from East Tennessee
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2022, 09:17:36 AM »
Hello and welcome to the fire!   :*:
Lord, make my words as sweet as honey for tomorrow I may have to eat them.  Amen

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Re: Hello from East Tennessee
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2022, 11:41:52 AM »
Welcome to the TMA Blackbeard4590!!!!  :applaud  :shake
"An honest man is worth his weight in gold"
For only $1.25 per-month, you too can help preserve our traditional muzzleloading heritage.
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Re: Hello from East Tennessee
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2022, 10:39:53 AM »
Welcome! :toast
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Re: Hello from East Tennessee
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2022, 02:17:15 PM »
Welcome to the forum, Daniel, we're all glad to see you!
I'm  not  H/C or P/C or even a particularly  good shot but I have a hell of a good time!

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Re: Hello from East Tennessee
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2022, 07:41:33 PM »
I have a farm and forest land in Eastern TN rich with turkey, deer, hogs and other assorted critters with which to fill the freezer.
Welcome Daniel! You're going to be popular with this crowd!   :laffing :applaud :laffing Glad to see you here. There is lots of knowledge on this site, don't be bashful about asking questions. I know that I do and there are always good answers.

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