WW Greener would only make 4 bore in smooth bore because of the recoil. Just for fun, try running these numbers through one of those recoil calculators. I believe he was using 20 dram powder charge for 1900 fps in the 4 bore.
Me and some other kids got the idea to shoot arrows straight up in the air and try to catch them on the way down. One of them had to show off and did it with a broad head. It went right through his hand.
Did girls do any of this kind of stuff?
Make you feel sorrow for the guys that grew up in...
This should cover it.
https://rumble.com/v3jznxb-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-23.html
https://rumble.com/v3lxenv-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-24.html
https://rumble.com/v3nj8m4-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-25.html
The equipment that Jim Kibler is using to make these kits is very expensive. The software needed to run those machines is very expensive. That software is also very complicated. It takes a huge amount of time and skill to create the 3D models that the equipment uses. Eventually someone else is...
Building from a blank is cheaper than any kit. You are not limited to just what is available. You can build anything you want to. Best of all, building from a blank is a lot easier than from one of the kits with a pre-carved stock.