Thats very true. Ive gotten a lot better about flinching when the hammer drops.Took some time to get used to that powderflash in my face. Now i want to practice doing some off hand shooting in different positions. I can hit a softballat 25 yards off hand but i need more practice with being able to steady the barrel off hand and shoot straight at 70-85 yards. I dont feel comfortable shooting the flintlock offhand at anything over 85 yards.Especially sense i will be using roundball this hunting season. Gotta place them carefully.But yeah, i agree withno gun being able to shoot a good pattern if the person holding itdoesnt have some sort of skill.
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frontier gander - let me say, I personally think that is some fine shooting with an open sights, and aflintlock to boot, along withthe manner in which you describe your shooting conditions. The other day with my Green Mountain Barrel I had an incredible day of shooting and shot some excellent groups in my opinion. That does not mean I could go out and do it again today, although I would hope so.
There are rifles out there that could shoot better groups then that, and then I have a couple rifles that only dream of shooting groups like that. Also take into account your ability with the rifle because you have a lot to do with that as well. Stop giving the rifle all the credit. Most good shots I know are that way either from lots of hard work and practice or the occasional natural who just seems born to shoot.
Again, nice shooting.