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    need alittle help yall.

    Trenton, Sorry about the passing of your dad. There are a lot of guys on here that can answer just about any quetions you have, so you've come to the right place. Take your time on the build as you honor the memory of your father. Good luck and I hope it turns out to be a flawless project.
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    Just finished finally

    Terrific job! Maybe one day I'll have one to show.
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    Great morning in the squirrel woods

    Love them bushy tails!
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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

    That's one fine piece of art. I don't know if it's because I live in this part of country or what, but I've always been partial to iron furniture on longrifles. Anyway, I received my catalog from Pecatonica today so I called and spoke to Dick. He told me it wouldn't be a problem to inlet for...
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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

    I would like to have the late Ketland, but their site says they inlet for the lock (components) that's appropriate for that kit. At least that's the way I read it. Of course I've been known to read something and come away with a different conclusion than someone else. "We are not able to inlet...
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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

    While I'm thinking about it which lock would you prefer, Siler or Durs Egg? Advantages/disadvatages or does it matter? I was looking at Pecatonica's North Carolina which is similar to the Tennessee Classic only it has a Durs Egg lock.
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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

    I'll usually take the body shot for two reasons. The body is bigger than the head, and if you damage the head the brains aren't any good. Besides, there's not that much meat on the ribs.
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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

    I've been looking at Pecatonica River's Tennessee Classic and it only comes with a straight barrel, I'm not sure if they would inlet the stock for a swamped barrel or not. A .32 would be fine with me too if I could get it in a 3/4" x 38" straight barrel. I'll make my mind up in the next few...
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    .36 vs. .40 for Squirrel Rifle

    I'm going to build a squirrel rifle using a 13/16" x 42" barrel, I had initally planned on going with a .36 cal. until I got to thinking of switching to a .40 cal. to cut down on weight, possibly making the rifle handle better. What are your thoughts, would the .40 handle/balance better than the...
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    Help with Southern Appalachian Flintlock

    I contacted Dennis Glazener and he recommended that I get in touch with Troy Roope at Stonewall Creek Outfitters near Lynchburg, VA. We spoke for a pretty good while, he also sent me some links of original longrifles from the southern Appalachian region; he’s a very informative gentleman. So...
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    Help with Southern Appalachian Flintlock

    Joe, I've been looking at the North Carolina rifle you built on Contemporary Makers website, which is a very nice looking rifle. The question I have is which lock did you use on that particular rifle? Reason asking, I notice the back of the lock is rounded, riminiscent to a lot of original...
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    Help with Southern Appalachian Flintlock

    Thanks Tom”¦ After pondering on this a bit I've come to the conclusion that the best way to get back in the water is to purchase a fairly good rifle kit, probably in the form of a .36 cal. squirrel rifle. After that, then tackle the S.W. Virginia rifle. I put together a percussion longrifle in...
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    Help with Southern Appalachian Flintlock

    Thanks a bunch for the information guys. After talking to Longrifle 78 (Joe) last night I think I'm going to try my hand at building one. Like I told him, my son is a gunsmith who has more experience at inletting than myself; so that should be a plus. Again, any help from this point forward is...
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    Help with Southern Appalachian Flintlock

    Hey Y'all, I’m new to the forum and am looking to purchase or possibly build a flintlock that would have been popular around the NC, VA, TN area. I’ve heard them referred to as Southern Mountain rifles/Poor Boy rifles etc. My question is who or where would be the best place to start searching...
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