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I will second Tim's suggestion about visiting the NSS-A's shoots.  I have been along with Margaret and it is quite impressive and can give you as near an experience as what those soldiers faced as anything.  Though the good graces of a NSS-A member, on private land, we also got an opportunity to shoot live fire with a carbine and rifle (my memory fails me on what model, but perhaps Margaret might remember).  I have never shot live fire before that or since, but I wanted to know the weight of the gun and what the soldiers' experienced shooting it.  It was an awesome experience, one that years later I have not forgotten.  It truly gave me an even greater respect for any soldier of any time period.

Paula

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> If you ever get the opportunity, go to the NSS-A shoots at Fort Shennadoah 
> out side winchester Va. to see the artillery competition . I have been around 
> re-enacting for close to 30 years, and have witnessed many incredible 
> sights, but to see those 12 lb. napoleons and 10 lb Parrots and 3 inch ordnance 
> rifles live fire at 200 yards , some with the precision of a modern rife is 
> really a sight to behold. you can pick a gun and follow the ball as it flies 
> down 
> range into the target .