Looks to me like you nailed it. I figured you had period eyewear, or used contacts, during reenactments.
I prime from the main horn, even with my Bess. But the, I use 3f even in the Bess. For some reason, I get better accuracy with 3f than I do with 2f.
From what I can see in the photos...
I'm making plans to attend the event next year, not sure yet whether as a spectator or as a participant. I've read through the guidelines and I'm going to see what it will take to get my gear in order. I look forward to the event.
ScouT6a:
Good job on the limb bacon, and I like the rifle, bag and horn.
Digital_photog:
I think I've seen your rifle before, in a thread on another forum. I didn't realize, there, that we were located in the same state. When, and where, is Gathering at 5 Medals?
Edited to add: I just...
I have a Miami Classic (purchased in '88) for use with my Colt 1911a1. I could not be happier with it and the way it fits.
I've worn it (with the pistol and two mags) for 8+ hours several times, with no discomfort. The "clover plate" goes unnoticed, even while seated in the car or truck...
Your pistol is a PPK. The PPK is a more compact version of the PP, both the slide/barrel and the grip are shorter. After the GCA 0f '68, the PPK was no longer legal to import. The PPKs is a combination of the slide and barrel of the PPK with the frame of the PP, you have the shorter barrel...
The PPK has a wrap around grip, while the PP and PPKs have grip panels. Could you post a photo? It sounds like you have a PPK and, if so, a wrap around grip is normal.
You will be pleased with this rifle. I also have a Stag M2, I added a few MagPul parts and an Aimpoint PRO. Here is a photo of the current configuration.
I have one of the PTR-91 Classic rifles with wood furniture. I could not be happier with it. I've replaced the plastic lower with a steel lower and wood hand grip. I also have the collapsible stock. I plan to add the paddle mag release and to refinish the stock and hand guard to match the...
The thing about crescent butt plates is that you do not shoulder them the way you would an AR. The crescent is placed on the upper arm, just beside the actual shoulder joint. I learned this from many years shooting flintlock longrifles like the one below.
I have one of their rifles in .45 Colt. I could not be happier with it, no problems at all. The cases land about 2 feet out at about 3:30 if you think of the target at 12:00.
Here's a photo of my rifle.
Looking good.
I have one with the detachable stock. If (when) you pick up a few more stick mags, modify the magazine catch rather than the new magazines. When the SA version was designed, the height of the receiver was reduced by .1 (1/10th) inch. This had the effect of placing the nose of...
It depends.
If I'm at a public range and there other shooters around, then I would have to say that one of these two would be the most fun.
First, my PCC.
Then my Musket.
If I'm shooting alone, then it would have to be one of these two.
First, my primary.
Next, my alternate. This shot...
If your Ruger has a factory adjustable rear sight, it's a Mark I. If it came with fixed sights, it's a Standard. I have a Standard with a 6 inch barrel, made in 1976 and has the Bicentennial inscription on the top of the receiver.
My shoulder rig for my Colt Gvmt Mk IV is a Galco Miami Clasic (original, not the II). It has the double mag pouch on the off side.
I've worn this rig often, in all seasons. I've worn it for as long as 18 hours (once or twice), and routinely for 8 to 10 hours at a time, with no complaints...