hanshi said:Had a buddy who decided he wanted to shoot some gongs at 110 yards. Well, he fired his first shot at that distance and it strained the barrel (doesn't hurt 'em if you keep it under 75 yards, though) so bad it never shot worth a darn after that :rotf:. Go .40! It's strong enough to not hurt itself at that distance. :haha:
hanshi said:Just as an aside, I recall that some 40 years ago .40 caliber was a common LR bore and touted as a deer getter and all around rifle-I concur for the most part. .45 caliber was thought of as "large". This is the same reason some folks hold onto their leisure suits. :idunno:
:surrender: :surrender: :surrender: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:Le Grand said:Lobo, You strain a barrel by simply trying to shoot too far with it. Sometimes a barrel can never recover. It happens the most with smallbores.
:grin: I agree. But I'd start with the .40.Ancient One said:Looks like an simple solution to me, get one of each. Problem solved. Remember that old song saying that " One is the loneliest number that you'll ever find " Vern
bearhunter said:I've been looking into getting a custom flintlock made. It's going to one of these calibers and I plan on hunting squirrels, ground hogs, coon, and other small furry critters. I'd also like to go to some skirmishes with it. I've been leaning toward the 40. What are your thoughts?
Spot said::grin: I agree. But I'd start with the .40.Ancient One said:Looks like an simple solution to me, get one of each. Problem solved. Remember that old song saying that " One is the loneliest number that you'll ever find " Vern
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