The
following photos represent some
of the history of the club and can be viewed in a larger format by just
clicking the photo and then using the back button to return to this
page. More will be added as they become available and If anyone has any
pictures that could loaned for copying, please let Bill Phelps know by
emailing from the contact page. All photos will be scanned and returned
to the owner.
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Two
pictures from Colin Blower showing Rose shooting a .44 carbine and a BP
pistol. Interesting pictures although a touch blurry due to them being
captured rom a Video camera mounted remotely in front of the
Shooter.
Photographs
taken 5th February 2011 on the 25m range at the club showing a full
squad of shooters, using various pistols, rifles and carbines.
Two different types
of Black Powder Pistol
One of our club
members with his muzzle loading rifle
Pouring a measure of
Powder.
This can be done using plastic
tubes with a previously
measured amount or as on the right with a copper flask using your thumb
and forefinger to control the amount
Photos
showing the use of a Black Powder revolver. A powder flask was used to
charge each of the revolvers six cylinders prior to the ball, patch and
cap being added.
Ball and patch
loading - a smaller hammer could be used to start the patched ball in
the barrel prior to ramming it home.
The last thing to do
with any percussion firing Black Powder firearm is to cap the nipple.
Some shooters use
horn powder flasks such as these
Different types of
targets used in Black Powder shooting
The 18th Century
Kentucky Rifle - and it's parts
Using a .22 sporting
Rifle on the 50m range
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Photographs
taken 5th February 2011 on the 25m range at the club showing a full
squad of shooters, using various pistols, rifles and carbines.
Two different types
of Black Powder Pistol
One of our club
members with his muzzle loading rifle
Pouring a measure of
Powder.
Photos
showing the use of a Black Powder revolver. A powder flask was used to
charge each of the revolvers six cylinders prior to the ball, patch and
cap being added.
Ball and patch
loading - a smaller hammer could be used to start the patched ball in
the barrel prior to ramming it home.
The last thing to do
with any percussion firing Black Powder firearm is to cap the nipple.
Some shooters use
horn powder flasks such as these
Different types of
targets used in Black Powder shooting
The 18th Century
Kentucky Rifle - and it's parts
Using a .22 sporting
Rifle on the 50m range