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  1. J

    .40 For Deer

    Yeah to answer your question why a 40, is mostly because I'm wondering the effectiveness of the caliber. I don't have a 40 yet but I do have a 36 that I really like the weight of but is not legal to hunt with so I figured no harm in making an informed decision before I buy one. It kind of...
  2. J

    Percussion to Flint

    Yeah my rifle is a "semi-costum" gun and it looks along the lines of the second picture. So I guess I need to find out the thread size and count to get a vent liner then get a lock to match.
  3. J

    .40 For Deer

    What would you say is the max distance you could take a deer with a 40 is at. Assuming the accuracy is there. I'm thinking with a patch round ball, 70 grains 3fff to be about 75 yds.
  4. J

    Percussion to Flint

    It does have a screw in bolster so I'll provably go that route. Thanks
  5. J

    .40 For Deer

    Wow that is impressive, and stacking prbs is something to consider.
  6. J

    Percussion to Flint

    How should I go about converting a mountain style percussion rifle to flint.
  7. J

    .40 For Deer

    Thanks guys. :thumbsup:
  8. J

    .40 For Deer

    I recently moved to Alabama and here .40 cal is the minimum legal caliber for deer. So what's y'alls opinion on using a .40 cal for deer. I do have a Hatfield .50 I'm going to use for hogs but,I think it would be nice to have a lighter gun for deer. Anyways give your opinion. Thanks
  9. J

    Hammer position while hunting with a percussion rifle

    Thanks to all of you for the help. Usually I put my rifle on half clock but, I do like the thick leather between the hammer and cap idea. I will agee with you on muzzle discipline. Never point a firearm, muzzleloader or modern at anything you are not willing to destroy...
  10. J

    Hammer position while hunting with a percussion rifle

    Quick question how should one carry a loaded percussion rifle, with the hammer down or on halfcock? Thanks Blackpowderbilly.
  11. J

    Triple ought buckshot in 36 caliber

    I use 00 1/2 (.340) in my 36 with no issues. They are softer than wheel weights. And just a touch harder than pure lead. You can get the 00 1/2 at ballistic products.com 8lb for 36.90. I always found triple 000 to be to tight in my gun. Hope this helps. BlackpowerBilly
  12. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    I really do not think so it's a fairly small barrbel. By the way I have decided not to rebore the barrel just it case it is a more valuable gun than i thought. Thanks for all the help just the same.
  13. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    It is a possibility the rifle was bought in Ohio.
  14. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    It is very plain, I do not think it's made by "the" R Driesbach. Sorry I cannot upload a pic because my device will not let me, have tried several times.
  15. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    Ok,I will try to post some pics.
  16. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    It is 36 cal. right now. And truth be told I do not know who made it. The only markings on the gun are R. Driesbach and under the barrel the words "old reliable".
  17. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    Well one reason I am going to try to go with 45cal. is because 44 cal. is minimum legal bore diameter in Georgia.
  18. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    Ok,Thanks. He sounds pretty reasonable about prices.
  19. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    I have considered that, I feel that the dovetail depth is not to deep. If you would like to give your thoughts on the barrel strength here are the specs. Barrel diameters-12/16=3/4" Dovetail depth-.048"
  20. J

    Reboring a rifle barrel

    Ok, thanks for his contact info. I will contact him and try to get back to you.
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