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To: oldvike
I can do this anyday - Blackpowder is science, art, and kentucky windage.

Actually, I am better with Black Powder.

But you have to want to do it...

11 posted on 03/03/2003 5:44:27 PM PST by patton (+)
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To: patton
I love blackpowder.

I have a blackpowder revolver and I tell you it's more fun than the new semi auto handguns. More smoke and more flame. Plus, you have to race to reload so as to get as much shots in as possible before the ranger calls cease fire.

Only downside is finding ranges that let you use BP. I know of one in my area.
22 posted on 03/03/2003 5:51:57 PM PST by 1stFreedom
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To: patton
Being able to hit a target at 1000 yards with a blackpowder gun is damn impressive. I'll have to admit that I'm not that "into" blackpowder guns, however I do have an el cheapo .50 CVA. I don't trust myself outside of of 200 yards with it, though. To tell you the truth, I'd never take a shot at a deer over 100 yards with the thing.
30 posted on 03/03/2003 5:57:17 PM PST by oldvike
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To: patton
LOL....you must be shooting a Napolean....any bp long gun is going to drop yards and yards at 1000m if it even can make it.

Have you looked at BP trajectory tables?

My Winchester X-150 which is very accurate nevertheless drops about 4 inches at 200 yards with 3 pellets and a 385 grain copper Barnes.
147 posted on 03/04/2003 1:46:42 PM PST by wardaddy
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