Big game cal.

[howdydoit]

What would be the most practical big game caliber? Im looking to build an early lancaster. And im wondering what cal would be best for any north americal game? I thought about a 62 but can only find a barrel in smoothboor. Any Ideas would be helpful. Thanx :thumbsup:

 

[Norskie]

Corps of Discovery used 54 cal. They found it to be a little light for angry Griz, though.

 

[chipper]

Everybody I know uses a .50 or .54 here in Colorado. I personally like a .50 cal. The game regulations here in Colorado state .45 for deer and .50 or larger for elk.

Regards
Wounded Knee

 

[howdydoit]

Im looking for bigger game. Elk, Brown Bear. Moose Caribou. Im leaning towards a .58 but if I could find a rifled .62 I think thad be better

 

[dek]

Rice Barrel Company makes an excellent .62 caliber rifled barrel in swamped octigan that would be ideal for your project. They are sold by Jim Chambers at[url] www.flintlocks.com[/url] :v Also available are .58, .54, .50, .45, .40, and .32
Rice makes a number of swamped contures and barrels from 31 to 44 inches.

 

[howdydoit]

I dont know if I want a swamped barrel. Other than saving weight what is the point? And how hard would it be to conture the stock.

 

[howdydoit]

Thanx

I emailed them and hopefully will hear back soon. :hatsoff:

 

[RedFeather]

Brown bears as in Grizzlies? .375 H&H? :winking:

 

[howdydoit]

Yeah I agree,

But oneday I will take one with my long bow and a ML.