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Dixie Gun Works Poor Boy
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I bought one of the Po Boys for my wife. Must have been way back in the 90's. Left hand model, The only problem is this, she rifle is almost as tall as she is. She can't see the muzzle end while loading. I have to do the loading for her. That and it's a bit on the heavy side, so all of her shooting is from the bench. I usually don't have any time for shooting for myself. It' load and hand it over to her, prime the pan and boom. "load it up again!" .50 calibre front stuffer fun.
Overall, I don't recall any problems, other than normal flint changes after they wear down to a nub.
Overall, I don't recall any problems, other than normal flint changes after they wear down to a nub.
I wanted one and generally copied in a build. Friends teased me about getting on the Tennessee rifle craze that was what one saw a lot of in the 90s. Hence my name
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Once the smoke gets into your lungs, you are now addicted to black powder. There is no cure.
Ben Meyer
40 Cal
I have a DGW TN Mtn rifle po boy. Mines an early one, 1979-1980 per DGW. Ive done lots of load testing and it likes 80gr Swiss 2f, a .495 ball, and a white .014 cotton fabric from Joann Fabrics drylubed with 7:1 ballistol and water.
Love the gun, is a great shooter. My only gripe is flint life. It takes a small 5/8" flint. I get @ 20 shots, then knap it a bit, and get another 5-10 shots before its too short to use.
Love the gun, is a great shooter. My only gripe is flint life. It takes a small 5/8" flint. I get @ 20 shots, then knap it a bit, and get another 5-10 shots before its too short to use.
