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Hand built vs production
Fair point. do you think that way in regards to something like a PA Long Rifle, which seems to be more of an art form?- Dialn911
- Post #126
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Yeah I think some of the assumptions about heavy repairs on the stock are just from not high quality photographs, I don't see any evidence of that looking it over but at the very least l, the lock and the bore need to be heavily scrutinized before running heavy loads. One Maker I had look at...- Dialn911
- Post #120
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Because it's over 200 years old, and it's a museum peace and a unique part of American history, and I would hate to have that compromised by something as stupid as slipping and hitting it on a rock. Now, if I lived on the frontier and it was the only thing I had to put meat on the table...- Dialn911
- Post #119
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Everybody can now breathe a sigh of relief. I said I would go with whatever rifle I got a decent deal on, and it looks like I have one lined up by a local builder, in 54 caliber. That's all he had available anyway. No one has to worry about me shooting a .50 caliber at bulletproof Elk and...- Dialn911
- Post #116
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
There's 2 good builders in my area, I'll have an assessment in person. I took the barrel off, I don't see any evidence of glowing war broken for and, I think what you may be seeing is there's faint lines on the forehand that is actually part of the Is echoed of carbon, and some of them are...- Dialn911
- Post #115
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
I agree, I wasn't even looking into debating caliber, and I'm not even arguing that the larger bores don't cause some more damage, because obviously they would and do. My only issue was when people were basically claiming that a 50 is too small. An interesting claim, considering it's a very...- Dialn911
- Post #113
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
"i sense a tremendous hint of theory vs experience." How about hundreds of years of experience with the .50 prb on big game? I don't form opinions on theory alone. I use experience with the best data available before making an opinion. People love to state things as being facts based on pure...- Dialn911
- Post #104
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Boarders? You're missing my point, Some people keep claiming that a 50 is somehow anemic and not capable on Elk, which is absolutely nonsense. That's why I pointed that out, because if that were the reality, 50 round ball wouldn't have a massive pedigree of taking elk out on a regular...- Dialn911
- Post #102
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
That's interesting, the seller just told me there's wood interfering with the notch when it's assembled, but half cock works fine when it's off, so he's working on the stock to try to clear away the interference.- Dialn911
- Post #100
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Just to be clear, I'm not trying to question anybody's expertise, but your perception is what I had gathered based on literature I had read and a few people back easet I spoke with. I was told likely French and Indian war era, or American revolution in the 1770s. So said 1790s.. I was...- Dialn911
- Post #99
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Lol Probably true. I know how to shoot them, just want to get one that I would like. I had a few deals fall through.- Dialn911
- Post #98
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
I'm not new to black powder, I've shot alot of cap and ball, but yeah I would prefer to go Flint lock. Also, I can't find caps to save my life locally, and they don't seem to be very easy to find in general. I figured if I couldn't find a little better quality build rifle for the hunt, I'll...- Dialn911
- Post #97
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
Yeah that's the first time I've heard anyone complain about them. almost everyone I've spoken with says the quality is good.- Dialn911
- Post #96
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
I don't think we're on different pages... the .54 could statistically be significant in outcome because it might give more people confidence. Confidence goes a long way, And if you're convinced that a 54 caliber is somehow going to make you more proficient within a certain range, That can...- Dialn911
- Post #94
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
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Hand built vs production
That my point though. Both the .54 and the .50 have plenty of energy to reach vitals and destroy tissue. Reaching vitals is reaching vitals, haven't 25% more energy isn't going to matter. There's a point of diminishing returns, do you need that 25% more energy to reach the vitals? No. That...- Dialn911
- Post #85
- Forum: Flintlock Rifles
