jrfoxx
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Poof...BOOM..cough cough
What else is there to say?
Ok, for real now.I thought I liked shooting black powder when I got my "Crocket" percussion pistol, but I am DEFINITELY hooked now. The kit was $229 out the door, and only needed enough work to make it fun, but not enough to be too time consuming, difficult, or frustrating.It looks great, and is the most fun rifle I have EVER fired, and is surprisingly accurate.The delay from the trigger being pulled, to the pan igniting, to the rifle firing, is not NEARLY as long as I had expected, and while it is a little more challenging to shoot than any other rife I've ever fired,you get used to it pretty fast. I actually enjoy the delay for its dramatic effect, and it's a good guide to see if you are flinching or pulling the shot. Also, recoil is extremely mild,even at 100gr of FFFG Goex, and the deep BOOM is very cool sounding and unique compared to modern cartridge guns.I was also surprised that I didnt have a single time when the pan or main charge failed to go off out of about 30 shots today.I think I have found my new favorite gun, and I have a feeling it will stay my favorite for a long time.If you are looking for something a little different, inexpensive, customizeable, accurate, and fun as all git out, I HIGHLY recommend getting one of these.
Thanks for endulging me, I'm just still really excited and giddy from shooting this thing for the first time today. Just TOO much fun....
Here's a pic. I used minwax "classic oak" stain and just a very thin coat of tung oil to bring out the grain and seal the wood a little, and with only the tinyest hint of a shine.The barrel was blued with Brownell's Oxpho-blue creme.Man is that stuff great.By far THE BEST, and easiest to use cold bue I've ever tried.
Poof...BOOM..cough cough
What else is there to say?
Ok, for real now.I thought I liked shooting black powder when I got my "Crocket" percussion pistol, but I am DEFINITELY hooked now. The kit was $229 out the door, and only needed enough work to make it fun, but not enough to be too time consuming, difficult, or frustrating.It looks great, and is the most fun rifle I have EVER fired, and is surprisingly accurate.The delay from the trigger being pulled, to the pan igniting, to the rifle firing, is not NEARLY as long as I had expected, and while it is a little more challenging to shoot than any other rife I've ever fired,you get used to it pretty fast. I actually enjoy the delay for its dramatic effect, and it's a good guide to see if you are flinching or pulling the shot. Also, recoil is extremely mild,even at 100gr of FFFG Goex, and the deep BOOM is very cool sounding and unique compared to modern cartridge guns.I was also surprised that I didnt have a single time when the pan or main charge failed to go off out of about 30 shots today.I think I have found my new favorite gun, and I have a feeling it will stay my favorite for a long time.If you are looking for something a little different, inexpensive, customizeable, accurate, and fun as all git out, I HIGHLY recommend getting one of these.
Thanks for endulging me, I'm just still really excited and giddy from shooting this thing for the first time today.
Just TOO much fun....Here's a pic. I used minwax "classic oak" stain and just a very thin coat of tung oil to bring out the grain and seal the wood a little, and with only the tinyest hint of a shine.The barrel was blued with Brownell's Oxpho-blue creme.Man is that stuff great.By far THE BEST, and easiest to use cold bue I've ever tried.
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