My First Blackpowder Wheelgun!

[Titanvk56]

Hey guys!

Been looking for an active blackpowder forum and I think I found it!

My buddy invited me to a turkey shoot last Sunday at the local Muzzleloaders club and now I am hooked!!

Seeing how I am a wheelgun nut I have chosen a Ruger Old Army as my first blackpowder gun and it is on the way. I bought the SS version with the 7 1/2 barrel and adj. sights. Being historically correct doesn't really matter to me and the adj. sights are ok in competition.

Anyway, I am looking forward to having lots of fun with it and I am sure I will be asking you guys lots of questions. In the mean time I will continue to look at the stickys and use the search function.

Any comments or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks...Brent

 

[fineredmist]

Excellent choice, that weapon will serve you well for a very long time. The SS version is easier IMHO to clean which makes life a lot more enjoyable. Talk to the club members who shoot revolvers and you will get all the info you will need and then some. Shooters, by nature are a social lot and they will gladly share tips with you if you are willing to learn.

Bye the way, I was in your beautiful state this summer and really had a wonderful time shooting prairie dogs in the Zortman area.

 

[El Tejon]

Welcome to THR, new friend.

I hope you enjoy your new weapon.

 

[bakert]

Welcome to THR. Got to say you started off on the right foot with the best and most trouble free black powder revolver made. JMHO

 

[4v50 Gary]

The Ruger will give you a lifetime of service. BTW, when I saw "wheelgun" I was thinking wheellock. Gawd, I'm getting anachronistic.

 

[Titanvk56]

Thanks guys!

Judging from some research today it doesn't appear to be a cheap hobby!

Oh well, what hobby is...

Looks like if I make my own wads/lube I may save a few pennies.

 

[Nortonics]

...that weapon will serve you well for a very long time.

Yeah, like forever. That is one beefy piece for sure:

Beautiful - enjoy!