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  1. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Fair point. do you think that way in regards to something like a PA Long Rifle, which seems to be more of an art form?
  2. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Umm..ok I'm not tracking.
  3. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Is this an inside joke?
  4. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Yeah I think some of the assumptions about heavy repairs on the stock are just from not high quality photographs, I don't see any evidence of that looking it over but at the very least l, the lock and the bore need to be heavily scrutinized before running heavy loads. One Maker I had look at...
  5. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Because it's over 200 years old, and it's a museum peace and a unique part of American history, and I would hate to have that compromised by something as stupid as slipping and hitting it on a rock. Now, if I lived on the frontier and it was the only thing I had to put meat on the table...
  6. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Everybody can now breathe a sigh of relief. I said I would go with whatever rifle I got a decent deal on, and it looks like I have one lined up by a local builder, in 54 caliber. That's all he had available anyway. No one has to worry about me shooting a .50 caliber at bulletproof Elk and...
  7. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    There's 2 good builders in my area, I'll have an assessment in person. I took the barrel off, I don't see any evidence of glowing war broken for and, I think what you may be seeing is there's faint lines on the forehand that is actually part of the Is echoed of carbon, and some of them are...
  8. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Probably.
  9. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    I agree, I wasn't even looking into debating caliber, and I'm not even arguing that the larger bores don't cause some more damage, because obviously they would and do. My only issue was when people were basically claiming that a 50 is too small. An interesting claim, considering it's a very...
  10. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    "i sense a tremendous hint of theory vs experience." How about hundreds of years of experience with the .50 prb on big game? I don't form opinions on theory alone. I use experience with the best data available before making an opinion. People love to state things as being facts based on pure...
  11. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Boarders? You're missing my point, Some people keep claiming that a 50 is somehow anemic and not capable on Elk, which is absolutely nonsense. That's why I pointed that out, because if that were the reality, 50 round ball wouldn't have a massive pedigree of taking elk out on a regular...
  12. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    That's interesting, the seller just told me there's wood interfering with the notch when it's assembled, but half **** works fine when it's off, so he's working on the stock to try to clear away the interference.
  13. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Just to be clear, I'm not trying to question anybody's expertise, but your perception is what I had gathered based on literature I had read and a few people back easet I spoke with. I was told likely French and Indian war era, or American revolution in the 1770s. So said 1790s.. I was...
  14. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Lol Probably true. I know how to shoot them, just want to get one that I would like. I had a few deals fall through.
  15. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    I'm not new to black powder, I've shot alot of cap and ball, but yeah I would prefer to go Flint lock. Also, I can't find caps to save my life locally, and they don't seem to be very easy to find in general. I figured if I couldn't find a little better quality build rifle for the hunt, I'll...
  16. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Yeah that's the first time I've heard anyone complain about them. almost everyone I've spoken with says the quality is good.
  17. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    Yeah...seems to be the concensus
  18. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    I don't think we're on different pages... the .54 could statistically be significant in outcome because it might give more people confidence. Confidence goes a long way, And if you're convinced that a 54 caliber is somehow going to make you more proficient within a certain range, That can...
  19. Dialn911

    SOLD REDUCED PRICE - TVM Late Lancaster in 54 caliber SOLD to Robert

    Pm sent
  20. Dialn911

    Hand built vs production

    That my point though. Both the .54 and the .50 have plenty of energy to reach vitals and destroy tissue. Reaching vitals is reaching vitals, haven't 25% more energy isn't going to matter. There's a point of diminishing returns, do you need that 25% more energy to reach the vitals? No. That...
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