Black Powder RCO Course - MLAGB

[Mikaveli]

I'll be attending the black powder RCO course at Wedgnock this Saturday. Has anyone on the forum done the course before - any thoughts, opinions etc?

[Ovenpaa]

Not done the BP RCO course however if it is like the normal NRA RCO and HME courses I would suggest you read the booklet and make as many notes as you can, the b repeat the process until you know it inside out prior to the course.

Hope it goes OK

[Mikaveli]

Thanks, but I'm worried now - I don't have a booklet or anything. Is there a link online I can read up about any specifics?

[dromia]

It is a long time since I did the BP course but from my recollection it was no where near as intense as the NRA one, it was a half day at best.

I wouldn't worry about it you should get all you need on the day, an email to MLAGB would clear it up in case it has progressed from when I did it.

[pe4king]

I did it a couple of months ago, all ill say is that it serves a purpose, as Adam says it is not as intense as the NRA RCO more of an introduction to black powder shooting with a bit of practical work after lunch and a Q&A before dispersal.
In my opinion not very well structured as courses go but as I said it served its purpose.
Don't worry about the content of the course you will get all the literature you require.

[saddler]

Did my MLAGB BP Instructor Course back in 2000...

It was a very enjoyable day, learned quite a few facts.

As Dromia says, it was a good day (though since he did HIS B/P course the percussion cap has been invented - it was all matchlocks & them new fangled flintlocks in Adams day....)