bear pistol

[mwsalter]

Looks like a Bounty Hunter for a southpaw. Very nice work.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I think one in .54, rifled, with a heavy charge of 3FFFg would in fact be a workable bearing piece.

But a .50 smoothie seems just a touch light and would be limited in range.

 

[Treestalker]

Robby, thanks for the pictures and commentary. My gun will never approach yours in grace, that's for sure! My barrel is 18" x 15/16,and using a precarved Kentucky stock from Track. It will be percussion, (large Siler) and made up to a half-stock configuration.. I did use the Bounty Hunter as a rough idea for my gun, but wanted to see more traditional and historic photos or references of them. My version will require a rest, it is all I can hold up with one hand. That's OK though, it's easier to carry and use than a rifle for me, my disabilities demand I sit still and the deer around here are usually shot at less than 50 yards, so things should do fine if I do my load development and sighting in practice. Although we do have black bear, I have no desire to shoot my totem brothers. Thanks, everybody. George.

 

[MSW]

great looking pistol! (although I think shooting the guide in the knee is a bit harsh, and rather unsporting, too).

 

[azmntman]

Who's to know?? Probably overcharging anyway

 

[bptactical]

Pistol?
Bear?

Sorry, if I am in bear country black powder is just for fun.

Glock 20 with Buffalo Bore 220gr hardcast.
I'm not going to play with big furry critters with poor temperament and stabbies on the end of their digits.

 

[Nyckname]

Best part is that it is
LEFT HANDED.

Very sinister.

 

[Juice Jaws]

Pistol?
Bear?

Sorry, if I am in bear country black powder is just for fun.

Glock 20 with Buffalo Bore 220gr hardcast.
I'm not going to play with big furry critters with poor temperament and stabbies on the end of their digits.

It work for the Mountain Men?? At least some of them.

 

[8 BORE]

Pistol?
Bear?

Sorry, if I am in bear country black powder is just for fun.

Glock 20 with Buffalo Bore 220gr hardcast.
I'm not going to play with big furry critters with poor temperament and stabbies on the end of their digits.

A glock. Ha Ha