No one has ever spoken truer words! :bow:Loyalist Dave said:I have a Lyman Great Plains flintlock rifle in .54 caliber on the way from Midway USA
YOU FOOL!
You will now find that you prefer that rifle, and that type of rifle to all others that you own, and you will acquire more guns in the future, but they will all be variations on "traditional",
You will compare other purchases you make in life to how well that money would go toward your next rifle or gun,
You will sight the rifle in and find it's remarkably accurate,
You will notice that others on the range will either need a scope, or a very expensive target rifle to equal your accuracy,
You will begin seeking events where others like yourself will gather, and possibly shoot such rifles,
You will then seek events where others gather to camp, and shoot such rifles,
You will acquire reproduction old-fashioned clothes, and equipment to use at such events,
You will begin to consider the smell of wood smoke to be a fine cologne,
You will find that you get "tense" if you spend too much time away from the woods and a campfire,
You will consider your next vehicle purchase, on it's ability to haul your gear to such events,
You will, after a time and gaining some skills, that you don't sweat impending storms as the suburbanites do,
You may even harvest game with your rifle, and then sit in a smug manner when you hear others with modern rifles who pontificate about the inaccuracy of your old-fashioned rifle, while at the same time you have more harvested game in your freezer than they have had in a long time.
You will subscribe to at least one, and possibly three, magazines (perhaps more) that deal with such guns,
You will find, especially if you hunt, that your year is not based on the calendar, but when hunting season starts and stops, OR when you favorite events come around,
You will pick your life partner based on that person's willingness to participate with you and your rifle events, OR that person's patience letting you "go off to do your thing".
YOU ARE DOOMED once black powder gets into your blood.
But..., It's not a bad way to go.....Welcome to the Club!
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LD
Earl, You sure have yourself a nice rifle my friend! :wink:Earl Burlin said:Thanks! Yes I have read the adjustable rear sight on these are not so nice.
Can anyone tell me the correct procedure in changing the rear sight? I checked the manual and couldn't find anything. I assume I should just drift it out with a brass punch? Which way should I tap it out? Thanks!!
PS: Had to take a beauty shot!!
Earl, The shape of the buttplate does take some getting use to if your not familiar with that style. It's not meant to be shouldered like you would with a flatter shaped buttplate.Earl Burlin said:The only thing is the buttplate is pretty sharp! I might have to break the edges on it and reblue.
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