I've only shot black powder once, the recoil was definitely different from modern guns. More of a push than a whack. How much for one of those nice rifles you build...or if you dont sell them, for something comparable. Rifled barrel sounds interesting.
Just stop old man before the Nigerian prince cleans you out.
I think you will fit in here just fine. This group of miscreants loves shit-posting and razzing and the roast that you smell is your own ass being roasted.
I mentioned before in another thread that I think the reason I stick around here is because it reminds me of a group of fellows I used to work with, including some dear friends who passed on. Anything you said was used against you. And if you said nothing, someone would make something up. Jason was a guy who had been to prison but he studied and learned our trade while in there. He was physically slow, so, my friend, Lee, dubbed him Zippy, the wonder slug.
I have been self employed for many years, I build network infrastructure and do repair as well. After 9/11 with tightened security it was a mess, so I decided I just really didn't want to fly any more. I do CCTV work as well, and currently installing new surveillance system at one of my gun clubs.
9/11 was amazing. Before then, Hijackers would sneak in guns or bombs and get to where they want to go. These guys had utility knives for opening boxes. And no one has ever tried to hijack a plane since then. No more hijackings ever.
Stop trying so hard Ray Epps.
