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  1. Longrifle

    Hunting the Appalachian Mountains

    .45, .50, .54 all good for deer. If for bear, .50 or .54. I find myself using my .50 for everything. I grew up in PA, hunting is hunting no matter where one lives. I would say that the best rifle you could use is the one you are most comfortable with.
  2. Longrifle

    Colorado… bobcat, mountain lion, lynx

    For Colorado! Done and done.
  3. Longrifle

    .50 Calber for Elk?

    IMHO, every state should have a "primative" season. And that season should be twice as long as any other firearms season. No in-lines, no optics, nothing except traditional percussion or flint lock. Sure, some of the above mentioned classify as a ml, but once you slap all kinds of gadgets...
  4. Longrifle

    .50 Calber for Elk?

    Muzzleloader law breakdown throughout the western states Most other states say .40 minimum for big game. Some call out .45 for anything over deer size. One says a projectile that is .010 under bore. Colorado needs to stop listening to out of state influence or idiots that wear suits and...
  5. Longrifle

    .50 Calber for Elk?

    The only reason Colorado changed their laws is because the law states .50 cal. A .50 RB is either .490 or .495 and does not meet the caliber criteria. It's a technicality, not a question of lethality. Also, to hunt elk the weight of the projectile must be 170 gr. A .490 RB is 174gr +/-, so...
  6. Longrifle

    .50 Calber for Elk?

    IMHO, Critters haven't become tougher to kill since the days of our forefathers. The driving force behind the misconception that a magnum howitzer is needed to harvest game, is media outlets that glorify the killing and not the hunt. Everyone wants to buy what the guy on TV is using, and most...
  7. Longrifle

    .50 Calber for Elk?

    So here in Colorado, .50 prb is a no-go for elk. That being said, we really don't have a choice if using a .50 cal. I found that the LEE R.E.A.L. 250gr shoots well out of my Kentucky with a 1:66 twist. So that's what I use. Elk are high elevation, spot and stalk, from ridge to ridge, down...
  8. Longrifle

    Not new, but haven't been on since May

    Thanks all for the very warm welcome back. Much appreciated.
  9. Longrifle

    Not new, but haven't been on since May

    Hello all, Life seems to throw a curve ball every now and then. I was here on the forum for just a little bit and then all hates broke loose with employment woes, health and all this pandemic stuff. Sadly I had to sell most of my muzzle loading stuff. I did hang onto my .50 longrifle...
  10. Longrifle

    2021 How does your garden grow

    I don't know. I was asking. My grandmother used to always put fish heads under her tomato plants and they would grow huge and tall and produce plenty of tomatoes.
  11. Longrifle

    2021 How does your garden grow

    Anyone else put fish heads under their tomato plants?
  12. Longrifle

    My Oklahoma Hog Problem

    Looks like maybe we all need to road trip and help this man out with his problem.
  13. Longrifle

    Two Feathers - Skilled Craftsman

    To all, I recently spoke to Two Feathers and ordered a ball block for my .32. I received the ball block today. Now some of you may think that it's just a ball block, but let me tell you. This craftsman puts thought and care into his creations and shows what a skilled mountain man can do...
  14. Longrifle

    Richland Arms .54

    So I need some help. I am not a fan of the rubber recoil pad. As the stock is straight cut for this, does anyone make a metal curved butt plate that will install with very little modification and not loose the length of pull? I know that's a lot to ask, but I don't know how to go about...
  15. Longrifle

    Longrifles made in Pennsylvania?

    I apologize for going off topic. Please remove my posts that do not pertain to the current topic.
  16. Longrifle

    Longrifles made in Pennsylvania?

    Larimer County, Colorado. Showed up out here by way of Ft Carson....never left. If you get a chance, the Boone homestead is a fun experience. I also think there are rifles on display at the Reading museum, but it's been a while since I was there. I also remember that the Reading library had...
  17. Longrifle

    Longrifles made in Pennsylvania?

    @SOLANCO where are you located? I grew up and lived in Reading til I left for military service. My family has property up on skyline near the pagoda. I also remember that there were a few rifles on display at the museum at Grings Mill in Wyomissing sitting on the banks of the Tulpehocken...
  18. Longrifle

    Traditions Kentucky nearly done

    My traditions kentucky is browned. I used birchwood casey plum brown I think, used the stove to heat it up and wiped it on. Followed the instructions and all was good. I didn't go super heavy though, enough to cover. Now some of the browning is wearing where I carry the rifle, looks old and...
  19. Longrifle

    Traditions Kentucky nearly done

    Brown for me.
  20. Longrifle

    You fine fellows are lucky.

    Yes, here in CO we have a bunch of BLM land. And national forest too as well as state land we can hunt. Our issue is that people buy up land around these sections and make it impossible to get to in some areas as we cannot "corner jump" property lines. and most of the critters know where they...
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