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    taking aim

    The last time I qual'd was about 6 years ago, so forgive my memory... Ranges are set up with lanes much wider than what you would have been used to. The ranges we routinely shot at DIX were separated by a treeline to separate lanes. Targets pop up anywhere from 50 to 300 meters, for a specified...
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    Surface cracks/splits in stock

    Well, all is well that ends well. This morning I was comparing "crack" photos (taken on Friday), to what the stock currently looked like and it was obvious the splits had lengthened. I mentioned this concern to the builder and the builder stepped up, without my provocation, and insisted...
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    Surface cracks/splits in stock

    Recently received an in-the-white Lancaster flintlock. I noticed there are a couple shallow cracks in the stock. I spoke with the builder and the builder believes the cracks to be stable and the strength shouldn't be compromised (The builder has been nothing but cooperative and I have zero...
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    Chambers Early Lancaster - Baseline for JP Beck Rifle?

    Thanks for the response. I really appreciate the time it took you to respond. It was very informative and helpful. I guess I just have to do some more research and planning. My thinking is this; if I'm going to spend the money and time, I want to do it right. I don't want anyone to think; "he...
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    Chambers Early Lancaster - Baseline for JP Beck Rifle?

    Thanks for the guidance. It's appreciated. I suppose I have some decisions to make. I really prefer the asymmetry of the Roccoco carving, but I guess that was more common in the later Golden Age?
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    Chambers Early Lancaster - Baseline for JP Beck Rifle?

    Curious if J.P. Beck style carving would be appropriate on a Chamber's Early Lancaster. Or would that style of carving be more common after that style of stock architecture had evolved? I picked up Shumway's volumes I & II, but my untrained eye is coming up empty. Thank you, in advance...
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    7 months wait worth every second....TVM Lancaster

    Very nice, Matt! And a "shooter" too. Looks like you hit a homerun with that rifle! I literally just got off the phone with Toni before I popped into this forum. She's a pleasure to deal with. Simply put; the woman redefines customer service. That's almost the rifle I've been envisioning...
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    Hello from Schuylkill County, PA

    Wanted to drop in and introduce myself. Born and raised in Schuylkill County, PA. Currently a machinist and 68W/Combat Medic in the Army Reserve. Husband, father, and full time firearm enthusiast from MLs to EBRs. While I can appreciate the history and development of the firearms of the 20th...
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