Friday, August 23, 2013

Flintlock 3-Gun

There was some talk bandied around at the Kidshoot about a flint-lock 3-gun "competition" this fall.

Dr. Mike has been busy squirreling away black power and casting lead ball this summer.

So, is there any interest? We're planning on Columbus Day Weekend (October 12). Dr. Mike will supply the guns, the powder and the ball.


And I have the timer!
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19 comments:

  1. The Displaced Louisiana GuyAugust 23, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    ohmygodohmygodohmygod! Wish I lived closer. I'd be all over that!

    my best to you and yours.

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  2. The Displaced Louisiana GuyAugust 23, 2013 at 8:08 AM

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  3. TamAugust 23, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I just nerded out a little bit... :D

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  4. New Jovian ThunderboltAugust 23, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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  5. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Just flints? No percussion cap?

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  6. Nancy R.August 23, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    I will defer to Dr. Mike on that as I wasn't there for the orginal discussion. I'm just the cruise director.

    OTOH, maybe my matchlock will come out to play...

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  7. GeodkytAugust 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I'm proposing using IDPA timing and targets, but add a zero to the end of any penalties, and allow a blade strike to count as a hit. Figure three targets per stage, so you have one for longarm, one for handgun, and one for blade (cutlass, bayonet, axe or dirk).

    Probably pick up a bundle of the paper IDPA practice targets to put on the cardboard backers I have. . .

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    1. OdysseusAugust 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

      Oh I think at least one reload for the long-arm, but a bayonet stage should be mandatory.

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  8. fast richardAugust 23, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I like that timer.

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  9. Bob GAugust 23, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I think that timer is inadequate for how "quickly" I can load a flintlock. Can I bring a calendar?

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  10. Charlie FoxtrotAugust 23, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Nerdgasm.

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  11. Broken AndyAugust 24, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Ohhhhh! That is such a cool idea. Any experience with flintlock weapons required?

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  12. Nancy R.August 24, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    No experience necessary. We'll teach you how, and talk you through the loading and firing process as needed.

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  13. Old NFOAugust 24, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Dang, another fun one I'm gonna miss... Damn work...

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  14. Old NFOAugust 24, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Dang, another fun one I'm gonna miss... Damn work...

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  15. CritterAugust 24, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Dad has a cool Kentucky rifle that would be Just the thing!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 27, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Where? What state? If I can drive, I'm there!

    Rob (Trebor)

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  17. Nancy R.August 27, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    We're about 30 miles east of Fredericksburg, VA.

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  18. Michael W.September 2, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Hi guys,

    We are still in the planning stage but for the most part I think this will be more of a school of the pirate. I want the focus to be primarily on flintlock or earlier weapons. If this one turns out O.K. then we can look at going to percussion weapons. With what I am bringing out, I figure we can stay pretty busy.

    Dr. M.

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