For those who like reenactments .. for real

[patocazador]

There's a group in So. Africa who are preparing to do their second combo/hunting trip with genuine black powder weapons, gear, clothing, and camping items from the 1880 era. Very few of the rifles are muzzleloaders but all use black powder in period weapons recreating a Boer situation as found in 1880.
The one they did last year got them fired up to do it better this year.

They are using no refrigeration, generators, batteries, etc and are even using an oxcart as part of their "trek".

If you want to go through last year's hunt and see the preparations for next month's hunt go to:

http://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/showthread.php?62024-The-Great-1800-era-Weltevreden-Black-powder-Rifle-hunting-Expedition-of-May-2015

http://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/showthread.php?66207-The-second-Great-1880-era-Black-powder-hunt-expedition-at-Weltevreden-2016

 

[Al-53]

Bob..That was one of the best reads in a long time for me...Thanks..What a hunting trip..one of a lifetime...and was true to the era ....

Al

 

[RonRC]

That is a fascinating site!
I registered on there last year and made contact with some of the guys. They are VERY serious about being historically correct, but their long guns are not always appropriate for the time. Problem is that they are limited in what they have access to.
Ron

 

[patocazador]

They have posted quite a few photos of the 2nd annual hunt which ended last week.