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    Tenn Valley Arma - Quality

    Tony, Matt; My sons brought their longrifles the last time they visited me here in Raleigh. It's been 4 years since I had seen one of their rifles (Tenn Mtn. style) which was customed built by your company. Again I am very pleased with the architecture and overall quality. Moreover, from...
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    why get a smoothbore?

    Smoothbores are challenging but fun. You can small game hunt as well as go after deer, bear, etc. You can participate in smoothbore paper punching competitions and expand your fun accordingly. There is also a historical element about smoothbores as they are said to be the first firearms in...
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    Vintage rifle for modern Soldier

    Regarding caliber, 50 or 54 will provide plenty of knock down capability. If Elk is in your hunting menu then use 54. 54 is also tolerable when competing at paper punching matches. Mike Brooks makes a great military jager that would fit within the Roger's Rangers as well as the Revolutionary...
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    40cal, B-wt barrel

    Don - I have been shooting a 42" 40 caliber B Wt Rice barrel for about 6 months and I cannot say enought positive things about it. At 8.5 lbs its a great shooting platform (York County, Chambers). I put 30 rounds down range yesterday at both 25 and 50 yards, offhand, and only two were out of...
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    Rifling Twist on Jaeger Rifles?

    I appreciate the information. I had indeed thought the twist was rather quick by our standards of today for a given caliber. The most interesting part of this is understanding the ball / charge combination. The Jaeger is not a heavy gun compared to the size of the caliber. Richard
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    Rifling Twist on Jaeger Rifles?

    Anybody know the typical rifling twist that original Jaeger rifles had, where this information can be found? Richard
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    Is my first impression with Dixie Gun Works normal?

    I guess I have been luckly as I have never had a problem with them - at least no more than with the rest of the suppliers I have dealt with i.e. TOW, MLBS, etc. Richard
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    Colerain .54/28 gauge suggestions and comments ?

    I have the same barrel. I have only shot RB and with the bore at .55 for 28 gauge the .530 should be fine with .10 patch. Some folks will also use an overpowder cushion and card as well. Richard
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    Early Rustic Arms Fowlers

    I have owned the New England fowler and was in general pleased with it. The styling is very authentic. If you have ERA build this or any fowler make sure Larry installs two lock bolts - you'll get one as standard equipment the second is just a wood screw.
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    Rice barrel

    I own two guns with radius groove barrels - one a Rice, the other a Getz. I would have to say they seem easier to maintain than some of my square groove barrels. All of these barrels, as they say, "shoot better then I do" and therefore I can't comment of whether the higher priced/quality barrel...
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    Cal. accurracy

    I recommend 40 caliber by either Rice or Getz (depending availability)in a "B Wt" 42" swamped barrel. The gun will weigh in circa 8 1/4 pounds; easy to hold but a steady platform. Richard
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    Just ordered TVM Tennessee Rifle

    Lakota - I sent you an email with pictures of two original rifles; one with a Bean style patchbox, and one with the more elongated Gross style box. Both are stocked in vivid curley maple and have English style locks. I think your choice using a patchbox is the correct one. Also make sure you...
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    Sorry, more Chambers questions

    You are probably going to shoot that gun at the range more than hunt with it so you should consider cost to operate and wear and tear on your body. Instead of either caliber mentioned I would recommend .45 to .54. The York in .45 or .50; or the Virginia in .54 if you can get that barrel. The...
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    Hud Huddleston

    Has any member had any dealings with a gunsmith named Hud Huddleston? He advertises in Muzzle Blasts as the "Rocky Fork Rifle and Trap Works". Richard
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    Barrel Refreshing

    First I want to thank everyone for the input. I have just completed swabbing the bore with scotch brite as directed. The bore certainly brightened up quite a bit but the "burring" can still be felt. We used a new bore light and can now faintly see a "ring" in the bore at the location. Indeed, I...
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