At our club range

[waksupi]

This was last weekend. Only 15 degrees, so I stayed home by the stove. I had a bad case of analmyopia. I couldn't see my *** at the range when it was that cold!


https://youtu.be/Rn8y6SjBun4

[Freightman]

to cold for a Texas boy. Sure looks fun, I like the red coat looks like a trapper convention from the early 1800's. COOL

[telebasher]

to cold for a Texas boy. Sure looks fun, I like the red coat looks like a trapper convention from the early 1800's. COOL

It's called a Capote.

[Fly]

Brings back many memories when I belonged to a group as such. But never in the cold as you guys have.


Fly

[SSGOldfart]

When it's that cold staying by the stove gets my vote, loading in that kind of weather just shows why a false muzzle works better to save your fingers starting the ball.

[rfd]

love this one and the previous "revenant montana" video, too. well done, but just not long enuf :) ... good stoke for when the weather breaks and we can all go out and shoot. who's working the vid cam, is that denny?

[waksupi]

love this one and the previous "revenant montana" video, too. well done, but just not long enuf :) ... good stoke for when the weather breaks and we can all go out and shoot. who's working the vid cam, is that denny?


Yes, he does a nice job of it.

[rfd]

Yes, he does a nice job of it.

not nice, more like excellent! he should make a full length feature - heck, i'd buy a copy!

[OverMax]

Video~~ Always good to target shoot with Brethren. ANYTIME!! ANYWHERE!! ~~~within reason.

[Maven]

Enjoyed that Denny Ducet video on another site. Don't know how I'd manage to keep my hands & face from freezing in those temps., though.

[Teddy (punchie)]

Looks like they all had a great time and fun. Darn muzzle loaders will make you a better shot. Flint locks are fun too shoot. Missed out one our season, darn hip pain. Thanks !! For sharing !! They did a great job!!

[Eddie17]

Thank you, enjoyed watching!

[mooman76]

What?15 ain't cold!:kidding:

[MUSTANG]

What?15 ain't cold!:kidding:

Mooman76;

You must spend your days in one of those refrigerated warehouses/beverage distribution centers in N. Las Vegas.

[missionary5155]

Greetings
Thank you for posting this fine video ! Sure would be a good day !
Mike in Peru

[mooman76]

Mooman76;

You must spend your days in one of those refrigerated warehouses/beverage distribution centers in N. Las Vegas.

No just wasn't always living here. I usually lived in much colder places but I work on a roof out in the weather for 8hrs a day. It's at the base of the mountains so it does get pretty cold believe it or not. Not Montana cold but with the wind it can feel pretty cold.

[Omnivore]

You get used to the cold very quickly, so long as you're not standing around whining to yourself about it. My nephew and I went out a couple weekends ago and it was 17*F with a breeze. We were perfectly comfortable so long as we kept moving from shooting position to target and back. A little bit of physical activity, and you may even be opening up your coat and taking off your hat to cool off.

You get so you LIKE the cool weather. You can DO things without getting overheated, and as a bonus there are NO BUGS, and you don't have to worry about the fire hazards of blackowder. Also we have more free time in winter because the lawn doesn't need mowed, nor the garden tended. Remember all that next time you're out sweating in the heat, swatting mosquitoes, and picking tics off yourself, or staying home due to fire danger.

[GARD72977]

Great video. I have a new Soddy-Daisy gun coming soon. Really makes me want it sooner!

[Toymaker]

Ok, waksupi. Been cold enough a frizzen wouldn't spark? Wiping patches freeze half way down the bore? Lead roundball freeze to your fingers? Seen that twice. Last time was February 2015. Temperatures hung around 7°F but the wind chill was -19°F.
And this was in balmy Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC where the political hot air didn't help.


Then there was the time we had to dig shooting lanes to the targets in Minot, ND.

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[waksupi]

Ok, waksupi. Been cold enough a frizzen wouldn't spark? Wiping patches freeze half way down the bore? Lead roundball freeze to your fingers? Seen that twice. Last time was February 2015. Temperatures hung around 7°F but the wind chill was -19°F.
And this was in balmy Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC where the political hot air didn't help.


Then there was the time we had to dig shooting lanes to the targets in Minot, ND.

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I have seen it where the sparks weren't real energetic. I use Moose Milk made with winter blend windshield washer fluid, to prevent freezing. Something like Bore Butter puts you out of the game after one or two shots. Never had a ball freeze to my fingers!

[BPJONES]

Enjoyable video!

[Geezer in NH]

[QUOTE=waksupi;3919703]This was last weekend. Only 15 degrees, so I stayed home by the stove. I had a bad case of analmyopia. I couldn't see my *** at the range when it was that cold!
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Getting OLD huh? :kidding:

Little snow and did not need snowshoes is just a fall shoot in northern New England. :kidding:

Looks like a good time had by all.

[waksupi]

[QUOTE=waksupi;3919703]This was last weekend. Only 15 degrees, so I stayed home by the stove. I had a bad case of analmyopia. I couldn't see my *** at the range when it was that cold!
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Getting OLD huh? :kidding:

Little snow and did not need snowshoes is just a fall shoot in northern New England. :kidding:

Looks like a good time had by all.


Well, the doc has been trying to raise my heart rate, not much circulation in my feet. They do get cold fast!

[joatmon]

Only saw one pair of glasses and having never fired a flint lock I was wondering, does'nt the pan flash get in your eyes?
Thanks Aaron

[rfd]

it's smart to wear eye protection when messing with all firearms.

here's one reason why that pertains specifically to flintlocks ...

http://i.imgur.com/0Kxk1N3.jpg

[waksupi]

it's smart to wear eye protection when messing with all firearms.

here's one reason why that pertains specifically to flintlocks ...

http://i.imgur.com/0Kxk1N3.jpg

Yes, it is always a good idea to wear eye protection. However, I find a percussion cap is much more likely to blow back fragments, than the flints.

[KCSO]

Darn wish I were there! On the flinter shooting had a fellow tell me one time if you see the flame from the muzzle you hit what you were pointed at! My father in law said it best though... First time he shot a flinter he hit a 10X I asked if the flash bothered him...he said flash heck I was watching the SIGHTS.