dtm: agreed, those union troopers armed with cartridge firing repeating rifles had a significant advantage over those armed with single shot muzzleloaders...however, at close range, a shotgun, loaded with buckshot was somewhat of an equalizer, i would think...also, confederate troopers, especially those riding with forrest, were known to carry multiple six shot revolvers, whereas, union troopers not so much...

Last edited by ed good; 04/29/18 08:40 AM.
keep it simple and keep it safe...