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  1. J

    Thoughts on Flintlocks for Cape buffalo

    "Requirements to be a Zim PH 1) Write learners theory exams. 4 Papers - Law, Firearms, Habits & Habitats and General paper. Pass mark is 60% for each paper. Present your results slip, a letter from a qualified PH stating that he is your tutor and a basic first aid certificate to the hunting...
  2. J

    Thoughts on Flintlocks for Cape buffalo

    The reality is that if any bullet of proper diameter and construction makes it into the vitals of a big bovid, whether pushed by smokeless or black powder, the animal will most likely die. I say "most likely" because I have heard stories of Cape Buffalo being taken and, upon field dressing, an...
  3. J

    Thoughts on Flintlocks for Cape buffalo

    I think this is a great idea so long as you pick the FIRST shot carefully. Buffalo are not indestructable...if they bleed well, they die. Any proper .58 conical in the right spot will do the job. Niki Atcheson would probably be the first to say that she got herself into trouble with that buff...
  4. J

    historical question: most powerfull Percussiongun?

    Hey Joe, Well, it will be a while before Jim gets to my rifle but we know.... 1) Jaeger 2) Percussion 3) 26" Tapered octagon barrel in .830 caliber with a twist at 1:120 and .005 deep grooves. 4) Exhibition grade American Walnut 5) Hooked breech with barrel keys 6) Coned breech 7) Double set...
  5. J

    historical question: most powerfull Percussiongun?

    "Baby" was a 4 bore. In his books, Baker references "half pound shells" but he is referring to conicals and not round balls. Best, John
  6. J

    light cap n' ball gun

    Yup, One could make the argument that a proper boat is considered a "temporary domocile". Just like is it illegal to carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a concealed weapon permit in most states, the reg becomes more than a bit fuzzy when the vehicle is a motorhome. Like most here I...
  7. J

    Modern Day Mtn-Man

    Dallas was actually released from prison just a few weeks ago....to the joy of many and to the dismay of others. Best, JohnTheGreek
  8. J

    Modern Day Mtn-Man

    This show was the most inspiring thing I have seen or heard in a LONG time. Absolutely fabulous! Best, John
  9. J

    100 cal.?

    Joe, You are in luck. Baker's books are public domain and available with a lot of other great stuff at... http://www.gutenberg.org/browse/authors/b Just scroll down to Samuel Baker and you can download and print all you want! At the 250 grain load, I can't imagine you noticing any...
  10. J

    100 cal.?

    Joe, Just some bbl. length suggestions and loading data to keep you busy... Regarding modern 4 bores, the October Country heavy rifle is "30 inches long and it is 1-3/4 inches wide at the breech and tapers to 1-1/2 inches wide at the muzzle". The rifle weighs 18 pounds. In The Rifle and...
  11. J

    100 cal.?

    Joe, Just so you can imagine what that 4 bore conical would be like....Baker described it thus.... "Bang! Went the 'Baby;' round I spun like a weathercock, with blood pouring from my nose, as the recoil had driven the sharp top of the hammer deep into the bridge. My
  12. J

    100 cal.?

    Joe, I am about 5'10 and 185lbs. Maybe I need to bulk up a bit for the conical load! :D You are no impostion at all! I sent the link to this thread to Jim today so hopefully he can start to give us all his information first hand. Best, John
  13. J

    100 cal.?

    Hi Joe, I just got an email from Jim in Colorado and, apparently, Holland and Holland published their data using 26 inch tubes on their 8 bores. I would bet serious money that their 4 bores were the same length or darn close. In fact, here is a link to an original 10 bore H&H with a 26" bbl...
  14. J

    100 cal.?

    Hi Joe, I am actually trying to decide what the thing should weigh. Jim usually makes his jaegers with 27 inch bbls and I would guess they weigh just a bit less than your 4-bore. I am, however, thinking about having mine made with a 24" tube for the sake of handiness (I know, a "handy 8-bore"...
  15. J

    100 cal.?

    Jim Gefroh in Ft. Collins Colorado makes 4 bore and 8 bore jaeger rifles as well as English style front-stuffers. He is currently a year out on his work (or maybe a bit more since he just got my deposit on an 8-bore jaeger) :) I believe the advised charge on the 8-bore is 10 drams (or about...
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