GDG- to change the subject - I have a question on artillery f...

[Margaret D. Blough]

I don't remember, I just remember Steve being careful to stand directly behind us (he claimed in order to help us with the gun<g>).  The guns are heavy and the recoil is awesome.  When we hear about marches during the Civil War, it is important to remember that infantry had to carry virtually everything they needed on their persons, including those guns.

Regards,

Margaret

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> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes: 
> 
> 
> 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 
> 
> > 
> > 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 . 
> 
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