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    Original Remington Zouave loads

    Hi Guys, I have tried patched RB (.575) in my Remington 1863 as advised by a stranger and was positively surprised with the groups shot at 50m with three diffrent amounts of powder. 3 groups by 5 shots, the first preceeded by a fouling shot, all merged in one ragged hole. My Zouave has 7 grooves...
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    Original Remington Zouave loads

    Hi Ron, Thanks for your reply. I have tried few different minie bullets so far and noticed the ones siezed to .581 fit the muzzle tight however few inches down the bore they "become" loose. Do the origginal Zouaves have progressive rifling depth? It seem thet the bore of mine is tighter towards...
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    Original Remington Zouave loads

    Thanks Dave, Sound like you are having a lot of fun and quite good shooting. Attaching few pics of the muzzle of mine Zouave - does the rifling look OK? It strangely "flares out" just before the crown. Regarding the sights - do you align the front sight top with the top of the rear sight...
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    Original Remington Zouave loads

    Good shooting Ron. I have just bought an original Zouave rifle however I am a bit disappointed with the bore. The rifling (7 grooves) is very shallow and somehow "polygonal". There is a lot of pitting few inches from the bottom plug. Not sure if I will be able to make it shoot accurately...
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    Pennsylvania rifle made by R.A.Potts

    Thanks for the above comment. I had the barrel out some time ago but found no markings except the number. Do You know if all Green Mountain barrels shall be marked? Another question: are there any type of historically correct diopter rear sights that can be mounted on the tang of this rifle...
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    1863 Remington Contract Rifle

    Hi ICO902, Any luck with the photos? Now U can easily add them in the message window by clicking picture button. I have just ordered mine 1863 Contract Rifle and was looking for more info. Could U recommend some books about it? Many thanks in advance Daniel
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    Pennsylvania rifle made by R.A.Potts

    Hi everyone, I am a proud owner of flintlock Pennsylvania rifle made by R.A. Potts (RIP). I cannot find any info about the maker. The seller (Log Cabin Shop) mentioned R.A.Potts was an active target shooter and I try to continue his tradition with his gun here in Poland. The caliber is .50. The...
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