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hillbilly162
Welcome to the forum.
Have you tried a Lyman Great Plains Rifle (GPR)?
They have a LOP of 14 inches and a rather concave butt plate. These rifles with a concave buttplate are meant to be shot off of the arm rather than from the shoulder.
Using this method of mounting the gun can allow some of the feel of the gun to be adjusted by the position of the arm.
The GPR (32 in bbl) which comes in Flint or Percussion is an excellent rifle for shooting patched roundballs.
Some people prefer the shorter Hawken style like the TC or Lyman Deerstalker (24 in bbl) or their Trade Rifle (28 in bbl) because they are a little more compact with the center of gravity closer to the body than the GPR but a man of your size should be able to deal with the extra size of a GPR.
Welcome to the forum.
Have you tried a Lyman Great Plains Rifle (GPR)?
They have a LOP of 14 inches and a rather concave butt plate. These rifles with a concave buttplate are meant to be shot off of the arm rather than from the shoulder.
Using this method of mounting the gun can allow some of the feel of the gun to be adjusted by the position of the arm.
The GPR (32 in bbl) which comes in Flint or Percussion is an excellent rifle for shooting patched roundballs.
Some people prefer the shorter Hawken style like the TC or Lyman Deerstalker (24 in bbl) or their Trade Rifle (28 in bbl) because they are a little more compact with the center of gravity closer to the body than the GPR but a man of your size should be able to deal with the extra size of a GPR.
I am a little over 6 3" :grin: The GPR flinter I have in .54 shoulders me well!
MB
MB
MikeChapin
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I'm 6'2" and prefer a longer pull. I have three rifles that have a 15" pull that feel very good. I can get by with a 14" pull. The one rifle I have that has a 13 5/8" pull is a little too short and can be rather tiring if I shoot it all day at a match.
The GPR with the 14" pull may be alright for you. If you can find one at a retail store, try it out.
The GPR with the 14" pull may be alright for you. If you can find one at a retail store, try it out.
Emet Huntsman
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I stand 6'2" and shoot a DGW Tennessee Mountain Rifle in .50 cal. I really like it.
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Brown Bess or maybe a Charlieville.
The Lyman GPR in flint is was one of the best bang for the buck rifles out there. I agree with Zonie.
If you dont like the look of a Hawken, maybe also look at the flint lock Frontier model by Cabelas. Anyone of these guns are a great value.
If you dont like the look of a Hawken, maybe also look at the flint lock Frontier model by Cabelas. Anyone of these guns are a great value.
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:wink: If money is not an issue. Try Tennessee Valley Manufacturing, they put out quality rifles made with well made custom parts.
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Hillbilly 162...WELCOME TO THE BEST MUZZLELOADING FORUM on the internet!!!
I am a Hillbilly too! I am in WV and tend to love the HATFIELD rifles or the Pedersoli
Blue Ridge! You outta check these out....
most hillbillies like em.
where are ya from?
I am a Hillbilly too! I am in WV and tend to love the HATFIELD rifles or the Pedersoli
Blue Ridge! You outta check these out....
most hillbillies like em.
where are ya from?
As far as LOP goes, it really doesn't make much difference how tall you are. Some people are longer from the waist to the neck and some are longer from the waist to the ground. It is feasible that someone who is 6'-3 and someone who is 5'-9 could have the same LOP. Measure the length from the crook of your elbow to the first joint of your trigger finger - that will give you a better idea of your LOP. Also, not ALL guns with the same LOP will feel right to you. The drop and shape of the buttstock also have a lot to do with the fit or comfort of a gun. All you can do is shoulder as many different rifles as you can to find one that fits YOU proper.
Maybe I'm an anomoly, but I seem to be able to comfortably shoulder and shoot most anything. I have a CVA squirrel gun, several GPR's, a couple Hawken style guns, a Blue Ridge and a couple of customs with custom LOP's. I have shot them all with little to no any discomfort due to LOP. I have more problems with a gun that does not have much drop (makes it difficult to see the sights easily and can cause the dreaded "cheek slap") than with a longer or shorter LOP. BTW - I'm 6'-2 and prefer a 14 1/2" LOP.
Maybe I'm an anomoly, but I seem to be able to comfortably shoulder and shoot most anything. I have a CVA squirrel gun, several GPR's, a couple Hawken style guns, a Blue Ridge and a couple of customs with custom LOP's. I have shot them all with little to no any discomfort due to LOP. I have more problems with a gun that does not have much drop (makes it difficult to see the sights easily and can cause the dreaded "cheek slap") than with a longer or shorter LOP. BTW - I'm 6'-2 and prefer a 14 1/2" LOP.
BadHorse
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i have a buddy of mine that shoots my lyman GPR and hes 6'7" and it fits, me i have unusaully long arms and it works
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