Re-enacting, Learning to Shoot BP

[SigMatt]

This is two requests in one.

I'm finding myself becoming more and more interested in the historical aspects of firearms. The more I learn, the more I want to experience it.

Is there someone who can introduce me to the nuances and skills of shooting black powder muzzleloaders? I own a Colt 1851 Navy cap-and-ball revolver that I've never fired and I'm thinking I'd like to learn how. I generally shoot indoors so I need to know of places in MD or VA that allow black powder guns and someone to teach me the basics. I'd prefer to learn from an experienced shooter rather than a book by trial-and-error.

In that vein, I've been learning more about Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enacting and I see that as a natural form of encouragement. The idea of doing fun muzzleloading competition through the NSSA in a historical context sounds like a lot of fun. 20 shots from an Enfield Rifle Musket have to be cheaper than a magazine from an AR-15. I think Union Blue or British Red would suit me. Anyone here involved with that and can give me some pointers or guidance towards getting involved?

Many thanks!

Matt

 

[Cadet08]

I reenacted for years with the 5th New York. Now I am trying to get into rev war with HM Marines. http://www.lobsterbacksociety.com/

 

[JSW]

Matt, where are you located ? I am a member of a N-SSA team we are competing at a regional match this weekend at our range outside of Winchester Va. I do most of my practicing at delta gun club. If you would like we could get to gether and I would be happy to help with any question and show you how to use the revolver safely. You could try my musket and sharps to see if you like them.

 

[Jim Sr]

This is two requests in one.

I'm finding myself becoming more and more interested in the historical aspects of firearms. The more I learn, the more I want to experience it.

Is there someone who can introduce me to the nuances and skills of shooting black powder muzzleloaders? I own a Colt 1851 Navy cap-and-ball revolver that I've never fired and I'm thinking I'd like to learn how. I generally shoot indoors so I need to know of places in MD or VA that allow black powder guns and someone to teach me the basics. I'd prefer to learn from an experienced shooter rather than a book by trial-and-error.

In that vein, I've been learning more about Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enacting and I see that as a natural form of encouragement. The idea of doing fun muzzleloading competition through the NSSA in a historical context sounds like a lot of fun. 20 shots from an Enfield Rifle Musket have to be cheaper than a magazine from an AR-15. I think Union Blue or British Red would suit me. Anyone here involved with that and can give me some pointers or guidance towards getting involved?

Many thanks!

Matt

Education Course Information for Muzzleloading (DNR) Course

 

[Caeb75]

I'd be happy to let you play around with my matchlock if you're so inclined...

 

[SigMatt]

Matt, where are you located ? I am a member of a N-SSA team we are competing at a regional match this weekend at our range outside of Winchester Va. I do most of my practicing at delta gun club. If you would like we could get to gether and I would be happy to help with any question and show you how to use the revolver safely. You could try my musket and sharps to see if you like them.

I'm in Potomac, MD. By chance are you with the Washington Blue Rifles? I would love to try your stuff out. Send me a PM with the details.

Thanks!

Matt

 

[jpk1md]

This is two requests in one.

I'm finding myself becoming more and more interested in the historical aspects of firearms. The more I learn, the more I want to experience it.

Is there someone who can introduce me to the nuances and skills of shooting black powder muzzleloaders? I own a Colt 1851 Navy cap-and-ball revolver that I've never fired and I'm thinking I'd like to learn how. I generally shoot indoors so I need to know of places in MD or VA that allow black powder guns and someone to teach me the basics. I'd prefer to learn from an experienced shooter rather than a book by trial-and-error.

In that vein, I've been learning more about Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enacting and I see that as a natural form of encouragement. The idea of doing fun muzzleloading competition through the NSSA in a historical context sounds like a lot of fun. 20 shots from an Enfield Rifle Musket have to be cheaper than a magazine from an AR-15. I think Union Blue or British Red would suit me. Anyone here involved with that and can give me some pointers or guidance towards getting involved?

Many thanks!

Matt

I don't mean to go off on a tangent but you would love it up here....New England was chock full of small gunsmiths since colonial days and our local gunshows are chock full of these antiques.....its absolutely fascinating looking at these old one off pieces of history.

 

[tpy77]

This is two requests in one.

I'm finding myself becoming more and more interested in the historical aspects of firearms. The more I learn, the more I want to experience it.

Is there someone who can introduce me to the nuances and skills of shooting black powder muzzleloaders? I own a Colt 1851 Navy cap-and-ball revolver that I've never fired and I'm thinking I'd like to learn how. I generally shoot indoors so I need to know of places in MD or VA that allow black powder guns and someone to teach me the basics. I'd prefer to learn from an experienced shooter rather than a book by trial-and-error.

In that vein, I've been learning more about Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enacting and I see that as a natural form of encouragement. The idea of doing fun muzzleloading competition through the NSSA in a historical context sounds like a lot of fun. 20 shots from an Enfield Rifle Musket have to be cheaper than a magazine from an AR-15. I think Union Blue or British Red would suit me. Anyone here involved with that and can give me some pointers or guidance towards getting involved?

Many thanks!

Matt

Matt,
Sent you a PM about the group I'm with doing Rev. War/1812. I have an 1858 Remington and had some Colt 51 Navy's in the past.
Best, Ted

 

[SigMatt]

PMs sent to tpy77 and JSW. Thanks guys!

Matt

 

[Cadet08]

I'd be happy to let you play around with my matchlock if you're so inclined...

where do you get one of those?

 

[Mike OTDP]

They're available. I intermittently kick myself for selling my matchlock long gun, but I'm booked chock-a-block with pistol events. Including matchlock pistol.

 

[tpy77]

where do you get one of those?

Try Middlesex Village Trading Co.. They have a web site.

 

[houserocker]

While your waiting, check out you tube. Some of the black powder instructional videos are spot on. They got me up to speed.

 

[Caeb75]

where do you get one of those?

A guy by the name of John Buch made it for me when I was with the King's Lifeguard

www.ecwsa.org/kingslifeguard