Top Events of 2007?

[DougCooper]

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regarding flying with long arms, I have flown several times befor I got into cav. Seems back then I had trouble finding a gun case long enough to hold a 3-bander. As I rcall if you pull the barrell you gain about 3 inches. That worked for me and is very easy. And the detatched barrell makes for real easy cleaning when you get home. Drop the breech into a pail of warm water. Plunge patches until the bore is clean. Let it drip dry upside down. Later run some of your favorite lube, anti rust, etc and reassemble.
Patrick

Cabela's sells a metal one that is long enough. In fact I have carried a 42 and 61 together in it. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...819&hasJS=true

Not cheap, but it is the best and will survive the savage baggage handlers that destroyed my plastic case in short order.

[csabugler]

Re: Top Events of 2007?

regarding flying with long arms, I have flown several times befor I got into cav. Seems back then I had trouble finding a gun case long enough to hold a 3-bander. As I rcall if you pull the barrell you gain about 3 inches. That worked for me and is very easy. And the detatched barrell makes for real easy cleaning when you get home. Drop the breech into a pail of warm water. Plunge patches until the bore is clean. Let it drip dry upside down. Later run some of your favorite lube, anti rust, etc and reassemble.
Patrick

[DougCooper]

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Are there plans for LBL in 2007?

Regards,
Bob Minton

Probably fair to say that Banks' Grand Retreat (BGR) in March has taken the place of an LBL event, at least in the Spring. John Duffer will be commanding the feds at BGR.

[Bob Minton]

Re: Top Events of 2007?

Are there plans for LBL in 2007?

Regards,
Bob Minton

Re: Top Events of 2007?

Since I started this here ruckus, I supposed I should follow up. I didn't intend to stir up trouble and I still don't.:o I'm new around here and I didn't see a folder for "Mixed Events" or "Mainstream and Authentic events". My curiosity was simply to find out if there were 6-8 events in 2007 that hardcore living historians thought to be THE events for the year. That's why I assumed it belonged in this folder. My apologies if I violated forum rules. Thanks for your feedback anyway.

Darrin

[Emily Burns]

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Weren't there representatives from Conner Prairie attending Shaker Village this year? I understood they were doing research for a more authentic event.

Emily Burns

[DougCooper]

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Alright, I guess another topic is in order. I have never flown to an event. Can anyone give me advice on transporting a weapon via a commercial carrier. What about black powder?

David it is a piece of cake. Get yourself a good gun case (Cabela's metal blackpowder case is the one I have) - make sure it is long enough...or...plan to mail the gun and rounds to yourself at a UPS drop point close to the event site.

If you buy a case, you still cannot take rounds on the plane so arrange with someone to supply you with rounds there. For Banks Grand Retreat, both Ox Johnson and Dusty Lind are making rounds for folks - see the event forum here: http://www.voy.com/201657/ I imagine someone who makes rounds for a living like Mike Watson at Cartridges Unlimited would mail the rounds to a drop point as well. There are any number of comrades who would be your contact/sponsor on the other end.

The other key to flying is weight - have a large suitcase or duffle (the lighter and stronger the better) for most of your stuff that can be no more than 50lbs full. The gun case holds your rifle, bayonet, belt, cartridge box sling, skillet and anything metal you can fit to save weight in the other bag. Any overflow like civilian clothes and shoes can go in your carry-on bag. Make sure nothing is in the carry-on bag that might be construed to be a weapon (like the antique scissors in your housewife).

Have a back-up lock for the gun case.

Coordinate with someone for airport pickup and drop off, or if flying is too hard, get on the carpool list.

I have flown to 12 events in the last 3 years and the only problem I had was an overzealous screener who was absolutely convinced my tin drum canteen was an ingenious explosive device

[HOG.EYE.MAN]

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Alright, I guess another topic is in order. I have never flown to an event. Can anyone give me advice on transporting a weapon via a commercial carrier. What about black powder?

Use the search key up top, and you'll find your answer.

[Mcguire]

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Alright, I guess another topic is in order. I have never flown to an event. Can anyone give me advice on transporting a weapon via a commercial carrier. What about black powder?

[Mcguire]

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Jeff,

Thank you for your reply. Prior to reading your above post I read your announcement in another thread. Unfortunately I do not do a Federal immpression. As my previous posts have suggested I am looking for a progressive Confederate LH or engagement type event that is within at least a 10 hour driving range from Michigan. At any rate, good luck with this event.

[Johannes]

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Dave,
This is Jeff Johannes, the event coordinator the Wilderness Event. I will post an event primer this evening. There is no website up and running yet due to the fact we are still finalizing/working out programs and scenarios amongst the event staff and the National Park Service. The date and location is confirmed so until then look forward to your holidays and start reading up on the Overland Campaign of 1864!

Thank you for your interest,
Jeff Johannes

[Mcguire]

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Dave, does the email link to the event coordinator not work? :p

Yes Charles it does work, however most of the events discussed in this thread already have web sites created and since The Wilderness is in early May, which is really just around the corner, I considered the possibility that it may not come off. If that were the case then perhaps others who were involved in the planning process may be able to provide some information.

[Lucky]

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Olustee is still a farbfest.

Brian DesRochers

[Charles Heath]

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I noticed on Charles Heath's posts that there is something slated for the Wilderness. Anyone know how this event is shaping up?

Dave, does the email link to the event coordinator not work? :p

[Mcguire]

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Okay, now give me a few seconds head start before you start throwing things....Olustee Campaigner Adjunct.....I'm out of here!

What events are going to be similar to TAG, Fighting Withdrawal and Pickett's Mill? Are there any events that are that are not living history that will have fighting and manuvering?

I am wondering the same. I attended Fighting Withdrawal and it had to be the top event I attended last season. The preliminary event schedule seems to be heavy on Federal only and living history. The two events I would really like to attend are Vicksburg and Bank's Grand Retreat. But, these two events are about a fifteen mile drive from Michigan. I noticed on Charles Heath's posts that there is something slated for the Wilderness. Anyone know how this event is shaping up?