Just try to imagine what a gunsmith in the 1770's would look like in a Kentucky settlement. He would have lived and worked close by in his log cabin home. His shop would be close to his home. The man would live his work and he would be so dedicated to his work, he would lose all track of time.
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We were invited out for a small camp and shoot this weekend by Eli Froedge and Jason Jacobs. It was a great weekend of black powder and fellowship.
The following is shared from camp organizer Jason Jacobs,
‘A little preview of our camp/shoot, last weekend. We had 17 camps and 22 shooters. We had shooters from five states. Great time had by all. Lots of shooting; 20 shot rifle course, 20 shot smooth bore course, 10 shot pistol course, 14 block hawk and knife course, long range rifle match, clay bird shoot, candle shoot and a clatch match. Winner on the clatch match was 53, IIRC. Long range match started at 80 yards and ended at 140 yards on a 12 inch steel plate. Two tables full of awesome food and a 29 pound ham on the spit.‘
Photos in this slideshow were taken by Muzzle Blasts reporters who attended the event.
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