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Yes. I used a propane torch to scorch the stock before I put the varnish on. I had read that Mtn. men wrapped rope around their rifles then scorched them to create the pattern. Don't know if that's true but I did my twist on it.
In 1990 I moved to Idaho. I did not own a big game rifle and could not afford one. I built (more like asssembled) a CVA Frontier in .50 cal. Never killed a thing with it. Soon I bought an actual hunting rifle and the CVA went in the closet, for 30 years.
On Friday my oldest son killed a spike...
First ever was a gray squirrel. Original flintlock (unknown maker) .45ish cal. 20 yards 70gr ffg. Second was a 2pt forked horn mule deer at 25 +/- yds, same 70gr charge.
You are on your land and he KNOWS you are there. Any shots in your direction/near you, could be considered criminal.
OR
(My choice) ignore him and eventually he will give up trying to intimidate you.
Dave
I have a friend with property here in Idaho. He manages the deer really well and gave permission to try and get some mule deer spikes out of the gene pool. I grabbed my JW Donelson #22 .54 and went to work.
This old spike stopped at 30 yards +/-. My friend said "Shoot that deer." So I did. 70...
I appreciate all the observations and insights. I also recognized the backwards spring. I was unable to find any answers on my searches of possible reasons or other rifles like this.
I assure you, it IS workable. Maybe
it shouldn't be but it is.
I am curious whether the muzzle rifling configure...