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45 Cal.
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- Jun 19, 2021
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Well, I built my first rifle. It’s got a Durs Egg L&R lock, Chambers White Lightning touch hole, GM 36” 45 cal barrel and Davis triggers. I bought it from a member here. It started out as a Sitting Fox kit,
I had a ball building this! I started in February and worked on it as time allowed. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I shot it 15 times today. 60g Schuetzen 3f for charge and prime. It’s ignition seems slow to me but I’m learning. It’s the first flintlock I’ve ever handled let alone shot. Plenty more to learn! It’s shooting pretty low, I ordered a taller rear sight to try out before I file the front sight to low. The windage seems spot on for now. I know it’s not perfect, nothing ever is. I learned a lot that I can apply as I grow in this hobby. I think the biggest obstacle was getting clean counterbores in the metal. This was very good to gain a little experience. I’m looking forward to doing it again.