My son and I are totally hooked on firing the original black powder Civil War guns. We also use them for deer hunting... I use an 1853 Enfield, and my son uses the 1863 Sharps Carbine for that. Bagged a big buck this year and posted about it on the Forums 2 weeks ago.
I have cap pouches and cartridge boxes waiting for me at a US mailbox...we'll be picking up that stuff on the way back from the Franklin, TN show. Finally decided (after 3 years) to get some proper gear to enhance our black powder shooting experience. I got some great advice from Forum members on manufacturers of authentic-looking/quality gear.
I do hate the same day cleaning of the "old smokeys" though. Am thinking of getting an Ultrasonic cleaner to process all the smaller parts while I clean up the barrel and stock...that would help reduce the cleaning burden.
Anyone have any recommendations on that?
Can you tell that I am a fellow ADDICT
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