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  1. Bowhunter57

    54 Rifled or Smooth Bore?

    I'm about to build my first rifle, a Kibler Colonial kit and I've narrowed it down to a 54 caliber. I had previously considered 50 vs. 54. Now, I'm considering the differences between a rifled bore and a smooth bore. 🤔 I'll be using this rifle for deer hunting, possible or occasional groundhogs...
  2. Bowhunter57

    54 rifled or smooth bore?

    Deleted: Meant to be posted in the Flintlock Section. :rolleyes:
  3. Bowhunter57

    Anyone hunting with a Musket or similar Civil War rifle?

    I'm about to purchase a traditional muzzleloader, for hunting deer and general "quail walk" type events. 🤔 I started out considering the typical Southern Mountain rifle and/or Kentucky/Pennsylvania rifles. There are an endless amount of options out there to suit anyone, which is a good thing...
  4. Bowhunter57

    What happened to Lyman Muzzleloaders?

    I can't find Lyman muzzleloaders on the Lyman website. Very few Lyman MLs can be found at any website, period. :rolleyes: However, I have noticed that on the Davide Pedersoli website, they offer Lyman MLs as a "signature series", but at an increased price. There are a couple of other websites...
  5. Bowhunter57

    Shopping for a finished Flintlock Rifle

    It appears that anyone can purchase an inline and at any location. However, finding a traditional full stock long rifle in a flintlock is entirely another matter. :rolleyes: I've looked at the Pedersoli rifles, but all of them appear to be a 1:48 twist. A slower twist would be preferred for...
  6. Bowhunter57

    Hatfield 50 Caliber Flintlock

    After talking with the fine folks at The Log Cabin Shop, in Lodi, Ohio, I decided to leave the rifle building to someone else. 🙂 There's too much room for error with the wood and/or metal parts, starting from scratch. I could very easily end up with a $900 rifle looking like a $400 rifle...
  7. Bowhunter57

    Pedersoli Blue Ridge flintlock rifle?

    I have yet to physically handle a Pedersoli Blue Ridge flintlock rifle, but plan on making the trip to Cabela's, to do so, soon. I like the looks, lines and haven't heard/read anything about the rifle that would dissuade me from purchasing one. I have handled similar rifles, like the Tennessee...
  8. Bowhunter57

    You guys are killing me!!!

    You guys are killing me! :surrender: I've been reading all these posts on Walkers and have got the fever....bad. I considered a Remy, a Dragoon, but thought...naaa, I might as well go all the way and get the big boy. I probably won't be able to afford one until next year. Meanwhile, I guess...
  9. Bowhunter57

    Revolver suggestions & questions?

    I'm considering the purchase of a BP revolver for hunting varmints. I like the open framed revovlers, but wonder if they're as accurate as the closed frame revolvers. Namely, the Walker has always intrigued me. However, accuracy is the name of the game, for hunting purposes and the closed frame...
  10. Bowhunter57

    Lead hollow point or AeroTip?

    Which bullet tip type is best for deer sized game animals? Power Belt bullets offer a pure lead series with a hollow point. Also, a copper jacketed series with an Aerotip. I'm familar with Ballistic Tip and V-Max bullets for varmint caliber rifles. This is what makes me curious about the...
  11. Bowhunter57

    Poor Boy or Springfield?

    I'm considering building or buying a finished rifle for hunting deer and varmints. Either a Tennessee Poor Boy (.50 cal. or .54 cal.) or a Springfield 1861 (.58 cal.). I'm interested in the range and accuracy differences between these two rifles. Your opinions and experiences are appreicated...
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