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Jack Hester Ex Member	I am new to the forum...... Aug 21^st, 2009 at 4:43am	Print Post
	I usually make this post first, but got ahead of myself, and posted a question before introducing myself. I have had an interest in BP cartridges for a few decades, and used to be active in the loading/shooting of such. As is with a number of interests, some seem to fall by the wayside, this being one of them. My most active interest has been the rebuilding/restoration of old Harley-Davidson engines/transmission. I'm still active in that, but decided that my interest in vintage shooting is something that should have never fallen short, so I'm becoming more active in it. I don't belong to any organizations, like SASS, as I shoot more for personal pleasure than competition. And, single-shot shooting is more my preference, as it requires more personal attention, on my part. I do shoot modern, smokeless cartridges, though none of the very modern stuff. Just the wildcat/custom ones that I was exposed to in my younger years. Should have paid more attention to my 'elders', in those days, and I would have experienced way more. Youth can have many distractions. Anyway, I'm here to learn what I missed, and catch up on what I've grown rusty on. And, maybe contribute when I can. Thanks for a great forum. Jack


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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4144 Location: Benton Harbor MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #1 - Aug 21^st, 2009 at 8:06am	Print Post
	Welcome to the ASSRA forums Jack. I note from your Website that you are in NC. We have some members and some affiliated club matches down your way. I hope you get a chance to visit and meet some of them at one of those events. you'll find that in addition to a common interest in single shots we seem to attract guys who are interested in other old machines, like cycles, cars and other oddball stuff.

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merle Ex Member	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #2 - Aug 21^st, 2009 at 7:28pm	Print Post
	If you are interested in Single shot Buffalo rifles such as the Sharps, Remington, and others in calibers from 40 -70 thru 45-110 and on to 50-70, get a copy of Mike Venturino's "Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West." It is a gold mine of loads, bullets, reloading tips, and more. Merle


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slumlord44 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2850 Location: Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Joined: Dec 21^st, 2007	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #3 - Aug 21^st, 2009 at 9:55pm	Print Post
	Welcome. What specific rifles and cartridges are you interested in. My own primary interest is Stevens but I have a Trapdoor Springfield and a Pedersoli Sharps replica and a neat Savage 219 in .22 Hornet.


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7760 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #4 - Aug 22^nd, 2009 at 11:23am	Print Post
	Jack, Were are you located in NC ?It's a big state. Our Virginia matches are not so far from Greensboro. Gretna Va just above Danville on Rt 29 Next match is last weekend (Fri-Sat) in September. I can recomend the Asheville and Charlotte matches as well. We will also be shooting a ram bash up in Montiplier Va soon will post details on this site. Best way to figure all of this out is come and observe. Let us know in advance we will try to have a rifle set up for you to try Boats


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Green_Frog Frequent Elocutionist Offline "It ain't easy being green" ASSRA Life #281 Posts: 4202 Location: Lynchburg, VA Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #5 - Aug 22^nd, 2009 at 11:54am	Print Post
	What boats said! Drop me a PM with your e-mail address and I will add you to our Chinquapin SV mailing list. Our next match for CSV well be at our "home range" at Brushy Mtn Club near Gretna, VA on the 25th and 26th (the last Fri and Sat) of September. You would be most welcome to come and observe and shoot if you so desire! Regards, Charlie Shaeff aka Green Frog


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 18257 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #6 - Aug 23^rd, 2009 at 9:03pm	Print Post
	Welcome Jack! Like yourself, I don't shoot competitively, but rather for fun or hunting. Old singleshot rifles are a blast for either!

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creedmoormatch Ex Member	Re: I am new to the forum...... Reply #7 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 11:44am	Print Post
	Hi there Mr. Jack Hester ... I think you will feel "right at home" here at the ASSRA forum site. Why, you say ? Well, we have our share of "Pan Heads" and yes, some "Shovel Heads" as well. Great you say, these guys have vintage motorcycles too. Sorry, NO ! Our pan heads and shovel heads are guys. Yes, they are vintage in their ways. Up tights, you mean like are the head bolts torqued down, well kinda like that. No Jack ... I'm just kidding around We're actually a group of good guys who like to have a good time when we get to go out with a Single Shot Rifles .


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