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: : :  How far are you in your clothes and gear? 

: : : just starting really. waiting for some patterns and i can probably whip up a wrap shirt and leggings in a few hours. the biggest thing will be getting mocs' that fit. i usually walk/hike barefoot and get real picky about what i do put on my feet. my one real purchase was a custom tomahawk from Joe Delaronde :). we'll see how repairs go on the new house this spring before i think about a longrifle (probably a Navy Arms Pennsylvania).

: : : take care,

: : :  bob

: : Hi Bob,

: : It appears as though we're about at the same point.  I just started recently myself and am putting together my equipment.  I just finished making my own leather leggings this past weekend and they came out better than I had expected.  I have most everything I need except a breechclout and mocs.  Once I have those last two items... I'm off trekking.  I'll be coming to this year's Gathering in period dress for the fun of it.

: : When you start looking for a rifle/smoothbore, check out TVM.  I purchase an Early Virginia rifle from them.  It looks great (although not fancy), shoots very well, and their customer service was top notch.  I got it from them at Dixon's Gunmakers Fair last year in Kempton, PA.  The fair goes the last weekend in July every year.  There's also MUCH other stuff there as well.  I walked around almost all day and still didn't see everything.

: : Good luck,

: : Marc

: TVM are good rifles for the money.  Great for something not looking Pedersoli-bogus but still affordable.  You might also check Track of the Wolf's website which has for sale page of pre-owned rifles - you can sometimes get a pretty good deal on a real nice rifle.  It's possible to get a very pretty custom rifle for maybe half the cost of a new one.  You gotta be quick though, cause they go fast.


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