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Dispatches - The Blog of the N-SSA

Dispatches - The Blog of the N-SSA

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Surviving a Wet Skirmish

Mike Howell June 3, 2016

Here are some creative ways to survive the next wet skirmish!

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In Misc, What is Skirmishing Tags Skirmishing
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The US 1862 Expanding Ball Cartridge

Mike Howell June 3, 2016

A series of trials culminated in a new standard caliber of .58 and the selection of the refined Burton Expanding Ball as the projectile of choice for the US Army at the time of the Civil War.

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In Reenactor Tags Skirmishing, cartridge, Reenactors
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Practice Tips for Better Shooting Scores

Mike Howell May 27, 2016

Getting better target scores often comes down to the quality of your practice time.  Follow these tips to get the most out of your next session.

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In Marksmanship, New Skirmisher Tags Competitive Shooting, Skirmishing, firearms, Scoring
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Musket, Rifle, Rifle-Musket, and Rifled Musket – a Guide to Nomenclature

Mike Howell March 24, 2016

What is the difference between a musket and a rifle?  This guide will help you understand the differences.

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In How to Skirmish Tags Musket, Rifle Musket, Skirmishing, Guide
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Skirmishing on a Budget - Part 3

Mike Howell February 26, 2016

Part 3 of this series looks at the first upgrades to make to your musket and uniform to get the most out of skirmishing.

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In How to Skirmish, New Skirmisher Tags Skirmishing, Musket, Uniform
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Skirmishing on a Budget - Part 1

Mike Howell February 19, 2016

Find out how much it costs to get started as a skirmisher and learn some techniques for keeping costs low.

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In New Skirmisher, What is Skirmishing Tags Skirmishing, Budget, New Shooter
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What is Skirmishing?

Mike Howell February 5, 2016

What is skirmishing?  Skirmishers are members of the N-SSA and keep the history alive through the competitive shooting of Civil War era firearms.

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In What is Skirmishing Tags Skirmishing, Competitive Shooting, Civil War
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Welcome to the N-SSA Blog!

Mike Howell February 5, 2016

Welcome to the N-SSA Blog!

 

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In Misc Tags Civil War, Skirmishing, Reenactors, Competitive Shooting
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The N-SSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit preserving the history of the American Civil War and honoring the efforts of those who fought in it. Please consider donating to help us in our efforts to preserve this part of our American history.

North-South Skirmish Association  |  480 Chalybeate Springs Rd., Winchester, Virginia

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N-SSA promotes the competitive shooting of Civil War firearms and artillery while encouraging the preservation of battlefields, artifacts, clothing and education of the period.

 

North-South Skirmish Association | 480 Chalybeate Springs Rd, Winchester, VA, 22603, United States

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