By the way...  I know you said you're not ready to shoot in competition yet (although all it takes is a desire to shoot), but if you decided to join us at Camp Perry in the future, just let me know, and I'll walk you through what you need to know to get started.  Shooting a Krag in the Roosevelt Match is very satisfying... even if you're not that good (like me).  There is a group of us from the forum that shoot in the Roosevelt together, and I host a dinner the night before too.  I'm not sure where you live, but if you're withing driving distance of northern Ohio, you're good.

This goes for everyone here on the forum too!!!  All are welcome with me...