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  1. Hesp

    Lyman 54 GPR

    Yes , for sure you can take elk with the 54 & a RB. As I see it you don't always get a nice broadside shot. Many of the elk I have taken over the years has been at a sharp angle from the front or back. At a sharp angled shot, a RB can glance ( course changed ) when striking heavy bone on an...
  2. Hesp

    Historic grease and lube

    If lard is used, make sure it is absolutely unsalted!!!
  3. Hesp

    Lyman 54 GPR

    If I can make a recommendation for elk. My 54 cal GPR does quit well with the LEE 300gr REAL bullet. It also is avaiable in 380gr , but the 300gr will absolutely work. I cast mine 50/50 , pure lead to wheel weights. Comes out about a Brinel 8. Takes the rifling with ease , yet will deliver...
  4. Hesp

    CLOSED LEE 54 cal 300gr REAL bullet mold

    Looking for a Lee Precision 54 cal 300gr REAL bullet mold. MOLD FOUND>>
  5. Hesp

    WANTED Lyman part # 6030121 LGP tang

    If you might have one of these extra lying around. "Lyman Great Plains, or Lyman Trade Rifle", "tang". Lyman part # 6030121. This same tang fits both of these rifles. Lyman is out of stock on these for a month or two, l was told. Not super important , but would like to have an extra...
  6. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    Finished my Lyman Great Plains 54 cal kit today. I realize there is a difference of like & dislikes when it comes to the finish color. My rifle is strictly a hunting rifle. For me I injoy the brown. If I ever change my mind I guess I can blue it.
  7. Hesp

    CLOSED Traditions Kentucky rifle

    50cal. Can't make out the twist. Looks like 1/66??
  8. Hesp

    SOLD CVA "Missouri" 54 cal percussion

    I('m interested , but the barrel looks corroded? Is it rusted or just dirty?
  9. Hesp

    SOLD 50 cal traditions st. Louis rifle kit finished

    Thank you , good to know. Great helpful folks on this forum.
  10. Hesp

    SOLD 50 cal traditions st. Louis rifle kit finished

    I will take this. PM coming
  11. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    My final browning on all metal parts & barrel. Now just a matter of the final sanding & a couple more coats of stock finish . Ready to shoot.
  12. Hesp

    SOLD Investarms Gemmer Hawken Kit - NIB - $530 plus shipping

    My Great Plains 54 cal kit I'm building right now is a 1/60 twist.
  13. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    All metal parts polished & ready for browning. What a job. My first kit. I understand why a finished rifle is so much more than a kit. All hand done, no power equipment used. Almost there . A new unfired Lyman Great Plains 54cal percussion. Final sanding & a couple more coats of finish on the...
  14. Hesp

    WANTED #29 drill & 8-32 tap

    Thanks so much. That's a great deal. Just need to drill & tap one hole.
  15. Hesp

    WANTED #29 drill & 8-32 tap

    If you have a #29 drill bit & an extra 8-32 tap lying around you don't need I could put it to good use ??
  16. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    Well, lots of great info. Looks like I will go with the "Brown" . I already have it ordered, & on it's way. Just seems to appeal to me more. Since this is going to be a hunting rifle & not a display piece , color, blue or brown is , as I see it , up to the individual taste. Doesn't seem like...
  17. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    I have Mountain Forge on order & has been shipped.
  18. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    I love it . Can't wait to finish mine. Probably a month or so. Thats OK as the elk/deer season, is months away.
  19. Hesp

    Blueing or Browning

    Well, I kind of decided totry & match this brown that just walked by the house.
  20. Hesp

    I bought a rifle kit

    Interesting . I just got in a Lyman Great Plains 54 cal cap lock kit. Just dumb luck stumbled across it. The barrel was great . Don;t have to do anything but blue it. My first kit At 77. Will see.
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