I went hunting yesterday evening with my 54 southern rifle from TVM, matt avance told me he built this gun about 20 years ago. I sat in a light rain and saw nothing but turkeys. my buddy killed a doe right at dark. so this morning I shot my rifle to clear the load that had been in a week. I shot this 3 shot group offhand at 50 yds. Hornaday .535 RB with .18 ticking, 75gr. of goex ol eynsford and lubed with 5 to 1 mineral oil and alcohol. this gun is a tack driver. it always amazes me how accurate it is. the gun has a 38in rice barrel round bottom rifling and a Bob roller lock. I bought this gun from a member here. I am glad he got tired of it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,