Started shooting ML in 1970- went to Friendship in 71- shot mostly pistol and some shotgun. I've built five pistols and twelve long guns. Three years ago I shot a deer with a 12ga matchlock I built. I tried for two years to shoot a deer with that gun [ a little more trouble with a burning wick]. I don't go to Friendship anymore after 28 years, but still shot the local matchs and hunt only with a muzleloader or SxS hammergun. Paul