This is exactly what this sport needs. More of this. Brotherhood, camaraderie, historical fun with great folks. Cooking out together. Jokes, banter, challenges, gear, etc. By God, if that doesn’t make you wanna be there, you’re a dead stump. Let’s burn some powder and spit some lead, brothers!

There's just something about that unique sound a Muzzle Loader makes.

@miked-se6ti

3 жыл бұрын

And the smell.

I've always dreamed of being part of a shoot like this. I love traditional muzzle loadin.

For those who travel the rendezvous circuit, the Flathead Valley Muzzleloaders spring rendezvous is always the third weekend in May. Fall Rendezvous is the third weekend in September, fire season permitting. There are also monthly shoots, second Saturday in the month, as long as it doesn't conflict with other area rendezvous.

I think I've watched this video at least 5 times lol man that looks fun! Great job on the video!

@FolkFirearmsCollective

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Check out the other shoots.

Greetings from Australia to my American friends! You fellows sure know how to have fun! This was so enjoyable and relaxing to watch!

Ran across an article in a St. Louis newspaper interviewing Samuel Hawken, who stated that the early Hawken rifles were flintlock rifles until the percussion lock became popular, (around 1835).

@Ohmy1956

2 ай бұрын

Flintlock rifles are still in use in parts of the Appellation mtns

Dude you're videos are addictive. I'm a Mountain Man enthusiast; as well as, a Living Historian and Reenactor and admire the work you guys do in keeping History alive. Maybe one day I'll get to a rendezvous but for now I live on the eastern seaboard. But all that being said you got me excited to keep practicing with my new Hawken.

@thomaswilson517

4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of events to do back east. Don't wait, they need your participation. You will learn and share so much. Get a shirt and britches and haul your gun out.

I just had to watch this one again. There's nothing like a nice flintlock or caplock rifle and everything else that goes with the times . Sure wish I could join I'd love to go with y'all ! Thanks Denny !

Now THAT’S America! Beautiful film work and editing too; you make this collection of horse thieves look pretty good.

@cybergypsy6380

6 жыл бұрын

Yup.. guns like that is what made America .

Love Y'all's sign in sheet.

@FolkFirearmsCollective

27 күн бұрын

It’s a great tradition at that shoot!

I really like the quote in the description. Reprieve from modern chaos is exactly the way I think of it. Well done.

Makes me wish I was there!

Great video. Very happy you uploaded!

@FolkFirearmsCollective

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love it as No Ar's Allowed

@brandom5138

4 жыл бұрын

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Good Times... well done, i really enjoy the sound coming from those rifles

Awesome to watch, thanks for sharing!

FAAAANNNNTTASTIC! I love it, wish I lived closer

I have done a few of these shoots years ago, your videos inspire me to get back into it thanks

Looks like a hell of a lot of fun boys! Waugh!

Looks like a great time.

Just found your site. What a great video!

Pretty cool.

Always beautifully filmed. Makes you wish you were on the line.

Hey! It’s Nick. Great video Denny

Un video muy bueno. Y las armas artesanales también. Pennsylvania flintlocks and percussion Hawken rifles. Saludos desde España.

@FolkFirearmsCollective

6 жыл бұрын

Gracias a mi amigo y hermano. Usted es bienvenido aquí en cualquier momento. Venga a disparar con nosotros en Montana cualquier día.

nice job as usual denny, Look forward to your gun getting done so we can all watch you shoot also

@FolkFirearmsCollective

6 жыл бұрын

can't wait. But then who will film these?

@jimhoppy6251

6 жыл бұрын

it is time the rest of us step up and help so that everyone gets to enjoy all of the activity's

@FolkFirearmsCollective

6 жыл бұрын

I enjoy filming it as well. I will always bring the camera and show you guys how to work it.

Congrats on this nice video. I think it nicely captures the general atmosphere at that shoot and gathering very well. Admire the dress up of the participants to get that early 1800's feeling. Would wish I that I could go out to a empty place in our woods (if I could find any) and shoot a flintlock rifle myself at leisure just for fun in my country. Greeting from the Netherlands.

@FolkFirearmsCollective

6 жыл бұрын

Greetings! Thank you for the comment. Come visit Montana and shoot in our woods!

@mvm1162

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Denny, Just read your comment. Thank you for your reaction. If I ever visit the US again, I will try to think of this. Regards, MvM

9:12 the volley we all like

Man I love that sound of the rifle's echoing through the woods. Sounds like thunder. That volley at the beginning was epic..... Who is the grizzled old gentilman at 2:24. He really looks the part. Do you guys have a "best dressed" award for the most period correct outfit? If not you should. Some of those guys look like they just stepped out of history.

@waksupi

5 жыл бұрын

No awards, this is pretty much everyday dress for some here.

Sign Me Up! 👍

Been doing this muzzleloader building custom rifles I'm a gunsmith and I do knife building where are you guys located in Montana I'm from Oregon and retired I am looking for a new place to live the fires pushed me out of Oregon and to my brother's place and now I'm looking to move back to North,

@FolkFirearmsCollective

Жыл бұрын

NW Montana. This is the Flathead Valley Muzzleloaders club .

I have tc 50 cal and it’s a 1.48 twist would a 177 grain patch round ball be to hunt black bears

Que vontade de esta junto com eles

where and when was this? is it open to anyone to attend?

@jimhoppy6251

6 жыл бұрын

it was in Bigfork Montana on oct 14th , we shoot at this location once a year,but we shoot once a month as a group. We are known as the Flathead valley muzzleloaders and yes it is open to visiters,but it is a lot of fun to join the club and enjoy all the benefits of getting to know everyone . Check out our website at flatheadvalleymuzzleloaders.com

@Bellerose1754

6 жыл бұрын

Ugh! I wish it weren't so danged far from Miles City to the Flathead Valley. I used to shoot with the Jefferson County Long Rifles in PA and I miss this. There is nothing like this in eastern Montana that I have found yet. I know there is a group in the Lewistown area, but that is still a drive.

@FolkFirearmsCollective

6 жыл бұрын

Start it up over there!

@waksupi

5 жыл бұрын

@@Bellerose1754 , find Cord Merical on the police department. He will most likely shoot with you, and is darned funny to boot!

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