Despite substantial information surviving on George Washington Hatfield himself, only a handfitl of his rifles were known until recently. This two part article reexamines the work of Indiana’s “Wash" Hatfield in light of two recent discoveries. In Part I we took a look at the two newest Hatfield Finds, in Part II we will take a look back at the other known Hatfield rifles to get a better understanding of the scope of his rifle building skills and his place among Indiana rifle makers.
VIDEO | Building a Kibler Kit in 5 Days with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | Day 2
VIDEO | Building a Kibler Kit in 5 Days with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | Day 1
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 5
Building a 4 bore flintlock rifle with Bill Raby Part 17
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 4
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 3
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 2
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 1
All About Files | Gun Making Tools of the 18th Century and Today | Muzzle Blasts
When I was a young man, I apprenticed under a master tool and die maker. In the first two years I worked with him I seldom saw him use a milling machine, he did it all with a file. Being young and headstrong I would often complain, but his reply was always the same: before you can use the mill, you must master the file.
What's your favorite inline for whitetail deer? What's your go to bullet and charge? | Ask the Experts
Talking Mongolian Horse Bows and Thumb Ring Archery with Ricky Roberts
School's On | Traditional Craft Classes in the United States | Written by Gary Horne July 2020
The following is the most comprehensive list of all classes currently offered to those interested in all facets of the muzzleloading hobby and arts. Classes range from those suitable for the beginner to the advanced offered at a number of locations and is priced for almost any budget. Included are some individual instructors that offer classes from their homes like Jim Parker, Mike Brooks and Jack Brooks. Now in 2020 we are looking forward new ones in spite of the Corona virus pandemic.
Boone's Trace Muzzleloaders Shoot | July 11 | Jackson, KY
Boone's Trace Muzzleloaders Shoot
Second Sat. July 11, 10AM
Brethitt County Fish and Game club, Smokie Dr. Jackson KY
Are you ready to get this Summer underway shooting at some fun targets? Our experienced shooters welcome new shooters! Challenging, yes; will you learn to shoot better, yes; will you make friends, yes!!
Cost is $20, lunch included.
We will have our Sportsman's flea market, so bring your unused outdoor gear and make $$
Questions? PM The Boone’s Trace Muzzleloaders on Facebook
