Went to an "Edwardian" shotgun match, and then ...

[Blair]

Our local club had one of these. Very informal as to time period, just a shotgun match as a side on the BP range. The clay birds were all throne by a hand tool.
The only smooth bore I had was an original M-1842 Musket that had been cut down to a 33 in barrel length, (the originals had 42 inch barrels). It was great fun for all.
I bring this subject up just to let folks know that these kind of shoots do not have to set in the formal attire of a specific time period to be enjoyed.
My best,
Blair

[Tascosa Joe]

At on point there was an organization called the California Side X Side Club that was part of the Order of Edwardian Gunners.  Most of the clubs have split away from that organization because of some legal issues.  The California Side X Side Club may still exist if any or you want to check into the organization.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Here you are;                                   http://www.casxs.com/

[Oregon Bill]

I keep coming back to this thread. Kilts and percussion doubles rate high on my list.
I have an 1860s W.C. Scott 12-bore in bound. Now to see to this kilt business.

[Professor Marvel]

I keep coming back to this thread. Kilts and percussion doubles rate high on my list.
I have an 1860s W.C. Scott 12-bore in bound. Now to see to this kilt business.

Then you should get this set to fill it out:



more here
https://www.joesalter.com/category/products/Scottish-Percussion-Revolver-and-Edged-Weapon-Set-Clan-MacGregor

yhs
prof (gave up being scots) marvel

[Mogorilla]

Wow, those are amazing.  College roommate was clan Campbell.  I am going to have to send him that picture.

[Oregon Bill]

Unfortunately I do not descend from a Highland clan, my Scottish ancestors coming from the border reivers of "The Debatable Lands."

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Then you should get this set to fill it out:



more here
https://www.joesalter.com/category/products/Scottish-Percussion-Revolver-and-Edged-Weapon-Set-Clan-MacGregor

yhs
prof (gave up being scots) marvel

Beautiful set Professor!  When I win a BIG!!, lottery, I'd be all over that.  meanwhile there are cheaper options;

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/454/1

The sporran is a war surplus item I found in a pawn shop for $5 about 15 years ago. It needs repair as the threads have deteriorated. TOTW has an antique version of a sporran if you search around. They are fairly easy to make by a mediumly experienced maker. That's me, cheap & mediumly

[Blair]

Bill,

No need these days to descend from the Highlands nor to even be of Scottish descent at all.
Find a common Tartan/Plaid that you like, and go with it.
You also don't need to do the "Great" Kilt for the Edwardian time period. The "Small" kilt will do just fine if a kilt is what you want.
Trousers or Knee Breaches will do just fine as well. These maybe in a plaid, or, more commonly in a wool tweed. (My father, born in Scotland, called the knee breaks "four plus fours", I'm not sure I know why?)
My best,
Blair 

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Blair; You are absolutely right on!

I just had a hankerin' for a kilt     P.S. I did get the one I'm wearing in my photo, but I waited until it was marked down to 25% 

"Plus fours";- Four more inches of material than knickerbockers They hang down two much four me!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plus_fours

[Blair]

Sir Charles,

Please, get yourself a Kilt.
There are a few Tartans that are not considered for common usage.
A few of these Tartans were adopted for Military usage. Only members or former members of these organizations are allowed to wear them. There are ways to get around this, such as through Historical reenactment of the unit.
A few, very few, are allowed by and for Clan Chiefs and their immediate family members. Clan Cameron is one such example.
Common Clan Tartans are pretty much up to what one likes.
My best,
Blair 

[Oregon Bill]

I actually have a pair of corduroy breeches. Had forgotten about them. Tweed tends to make me itch. I see the better kilts are lined to prevent this.

[Blair]

Bill,

So are the better Tweeds.
But then again your not wearing wool against your skin.
My best,
Blair

[Mogorilla]

Ah, now you have me thinking of my Celtic Punk youth and now I must dust off my Pogues vinyl.

In eighteen hundred and forty one. Me corduroy breeches I put on. Me corduroy breeches I put on. To work upon the railway, the railway.

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

This event comes up agaion this Sunday, 5Jun1. I will attend with some 16 gauge S X Ss, and a 12ga ML percushion shotgun.

In the ML, I will attempt to shoot the 10 round course with paper cartridges like these;

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,8870.msg106431.html#msg106431

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

I didn't get to attend, goldurnit! Had to attend a church assembly as I am on the Board.

I now have a dozen paper-wrap cartridges to test.

[Blair]

Sir Charles,

Do you have access to a clay bird through, and someone that can do the through for you?
That can still be a lot of fun. The more, the better.
My best,
Blair

[Sir Charles deMouton-Black]

Sir Charles,

Do you have access to a clay bird through, and someone that can do the through for you?
That can still be a lot of fun. The more, the better.
My best,
Blair

I'll take them out to a trap practice session.