The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Would like to shoot BP, but where to start?

SIGSHR · February 16, 2008, 09:30 PM

Nowadays it depends on if you want to shoot Traditional/Historical or Modern.
My first BP gun was an M1858 Remington, as a reenactor I only use historically correct reproductions. Though I did win a turkey at a turkey shoot using a modern in line rifle. If possible get in touch with other shooters, either at public ranges or clubs, see if you can try various BP firearms, see what you like. Also read all you can.

February 16, 2008, 09:30 PM	#2
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	Nowadays it depends on if you want to shoot Traditional/Historical or Modern. My first BP gun was an M1858 Remington, as a reenactor I only use historically correct reproductions. Though I did win a turkey at a turkey shoot using a modern in line rifle. If possible get in touch with other shooters, either at public ranges or clubs, see if you can try various BP firearms, see what you like. Also read all you can.