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Usually black bears see, hear, or smell you before you know they are there unless you have a dog. "My" bear didn't smell my dog and me because of the cross breeze and couldn't see us because of the thicket. And couldn't hear us 'cause we weren't making noise and it was.Most black bear encounters are probably similar as they are inquisitive by nature but are typically not aggressive and are usually gone before they are seen.
Mine happened as I was walking into an open area and the sun was coming up and I saw what looked like an odd shadow near a stump so I walked closer to it and at about 30 or so feet the 'shadow' stood up!
It wasn't very big maybe stood only about 5' tall but it appeared as surprised at me as I was of it !
I slowly backed off and after several steps back it dropped down on all fours and moved off.
You're one of the people I truly enjoy here.Hello folks. I've been on NWFA since 2018. Been shooting since I was five. I especially like handguns. Most especially DA revolvers from SW, Colt, and Ruger in .357 and 44 mag.
Carol
Hi @CountryGent. My lust for a muzzle loader is mostly your fault. That photo of your collection is glorious.
That's him!Hey @Andy54Hawken -- Are you the one who takes an incredible collection of muzzle loaders to gun shows and takes photos of them and tempts people like me into lustful thoughts? If so, why not post a pic here so those not already familiar will see what I mean?
Yep...guilty as charged....Hey @Andy54Hawken -- Are you the one who takes an incredible collection of muzzle loaders to gun shows and takes photos of them and tempts people like me into lustful thoughts? If so, why not post a pic here so those not already familiar will see what I mean?
Well they are out there waiting for you...Ooh, ahh, moan, whimper!!! You're killing me! They're just gorgeous.
I gotta have one of those!
Carol, nice to meet you. It is a great group.Hello folks. I've been on NWFA since 2018. Been shooting since I was five. I especially like handguns. Most especially DA revolvers from SW, Colt, and Ruger in .357 and 44 mag.
Carol
Well they are out there waiting for you...
All of the ones pictured are antiques....except for the two handguns.
One is a Colt 2nd Generation Dragoon and the pistol is one that I made from spare parts that I had...some of which are old...and some are newish.
Here is below is a favorite of those who see my display .
It is a antique Leman Trade rifle circa late 1830's or so...
Its a .50 caliber rifle with a full maple
Wow. What a beauty! Maybe after Covid is over I can find out what shows you're going to so I can see your collection.Well they are out there waiting for you...
All of the ones pictured are antiques....except for the two handguns.
One is a Colt 2nd Generation Dragoon and the pistol is one that I made from spare parts that I had...some of which are old...and some are newish.
Here is below is a favorite of those who see my display .
It is a antique Leman Trade rifle circa late 1830's or so...
Its a .50 caliber rifle with a full maple stock.
Andy
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I do try to post here on the forum when and where I will be set up at....Wow. What a beauty! Maybe after Covid is over I can find out what shows you're going to so I can see your collection.
Part of the appeal for me would be the slow contemplative loading. That's one thing I like about my revolvers--loading them. I really dislike loading magazines. Its work. Loading a revolver for me is a Zen act. I'm thinking loading a muzzle loader would have even more of that contemplative Zen feel to it.Well they are out there waiting for you...
All of the ones pictured are antiques....except for the two handguns.
One is a Colt 2nd Generation Dragoon and the pistol is one that I made from spare parts that I had...some of which are old...and some are newish.
Here is below is a favorite of those who see my display .
It is a antique Leman Trade rifle circa late 1830's or so...
Its a .50 caliber rifle with a full maple stock.
Andy
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That is a favorite of mine...Gorgeous collection of blackpowder firearms @Andy54Hawken. This one, with such artistry always catches my eye:
Yes a "Zen feel" is a excellent term for shooting a muzzle loader.Part of the appeal for me would be the slow contemplative loading. That's one thing I like about my revolvers--loading them. I really dislike loading magazines. Its work. Loading a revolver for me is a Zen act. I'm thinking loading a muzzle loader would have even more of that contemplative Zen feel to it.