Doing well in a match is even better when you made the rifle!!!

On the 4th of June we had our monthly M/L match and it was a large turnout since the May match was rained out. I was shooting my new long rifle built from parts I ordered from Muzzle Loader's Builder Supply and it is the same parts as the first rifle I put together 6 years or so ago. 50 caliber, pillow ticking .490 round balls and 70 grains of Goex FFG powder. Was okay in the paper target and came in 2nd in the steel part of the match. Felt pretty darned proud and the new rifle got lots of great comments. Here are the winners:Attachment 197635

Just makes a guy feel all warm and fuzzy, doesn't it?

Got any photos of the rifle? Love to see your handy work.

Here you go. The rifle is a 50 caliber with L&R lock and trigger, fancy maple stock and a 42 inch Colrain barrel. I dark blued the barrel, lock plate and trigger plate. I built one 5 or 6 years ago and it was browned so I went for a slightly different look. I also did some carving with my new air power carver as you can see.Attachment 197666Attachment 197667Attachment 197668

Beautiful rifle! Nothing like the sense of accomplishment of building one and even better when you see how well it shoots! Congrats on your good match and I'm sure many more will follow! Thanks for sharing! :-)

NICE!!! Both the rifle and your shooting.