After a 2 month wait got my hands on my Trapdoor and following advice from this forum took it out for the first time today.
Had 50 BP loads and a couple of accomplices (husband and wife) who had never shot BP before. One, the husband very disinterested. "I am not interested. I only like modern firearms " he said.
His wife was keen as mustard. Had a shot out of the Lyman Great Plains. Husband had a 223.
Wifey damn near left him for the Kentucky rifle. She was all giggles and video clips (Davy Crockett gun now on the xmas list). Him? Mah not interested. I am not buying one. It won't fit in the safe! He had a new ss 22 savage.
Shot the Marlin 27S, shot the Marlin 39A, shot the 1895, the Win 92 and the Remington 25. Wifey happy. Hubby mah....
And then!
And then!!
And then she ROARED! The 1884 let out a roar and a cloud of acrid smoke. The dust cloud that resulting from the bullet strike could have enveloped a truck!
And I now know the feeling of where has this been all my life? I am hooked!
And so was wifey. I think we went through about 30 rounds.
Hubby is asked wanna shot? "Yeah I suppose" he answered "Is it safe?" "Not if your a buffalo." I replied
Wifey watched as he chambered a round and videoed his glee as 1 after the other was chambered.
She says it was the happiest she has seen him. Like a kid with a new toy.
Oh Happy days for all! Already planning next trip.
And I never had to wipe the barrel.
Cleanup was great. I only needed about 6 patches.
Have not touched the shells yet. That will have to be tomorrow.
All is good in the world.
Please tell me about your first Black powder experiences?