Bruce, I trust you are never going to take your new rifle out to shoot .. Just think how you would feel if you took a tumble and broke that Beautiful piece of timber?? Nice wood is nice but that is stunning..OLD DOG..
Birds Eye Stocked Flintlock I Just Finished
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Oh yes it will be shot and in fact has been shot and is going to get shot again today. So far it has about 20 shots through it. I at least test fire every rifle I build. I want to make sure they function correctly and group well. This one was built with the intention of it becoming my personal small game and match rifle. The only way I can see if it fits that purpose is to get out, shoot it and see how we get along.
I will be starting another similar rifle this coming week. It is going to be a Mule Ear 40 caliber in an exceptional piece of curly maple.
I will be starting another similar rifle this coming week. It is going to be a Mule Ear 40 caliber in an exceptional piece of curly maple.
Got to shoot it some more this morning including at 100 yards. It still likes that same load that I tried the other day and it is accurate.
The rifle is too light for my taste and shooting style. It will be listed with full details in the "for sale" forum in just a short while. I wish this one fit me better, but it does not. I do build/sell practically full time and will move on to the next one. I know I will never get another piece of wood like this, but someone is going to get a rare piece. Wish me luck and again - Thanks for all the compliments.
The rifle is too light for my taste and shooting style. It will be listed with full details in the "for sale" forum in just a short while. I wish this one fit me better, but it does not. I do build/sell practically full time and will move on to the next one. I know I will never get another piece of wood like this, but someone is going to get a rare piece. Wish me luck and again - Thanks for all the compliments.
Beautiful gun!
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If you had done extensive inlays or carving they would have gotten lost in the gun. You did it right by making it as you did. The nose cap treatment is particularly interesting, and tastefully executed.
For me it shot very well. The new owner should see this post and give his opinion.
Could you please tell me where you got the trigger guard??? Wulf
Wulf, Pecatonica has them. It goes with their Beck Boys rifle.
I also just completed and sold a similar curly Maple stocked Mule Ear rifle (shown in the Percussion forum) that is almost as nice as this one. I like nice wood.
Thank you very much
Whoa! That’s a beauty!!
Rabbits and other small game will literally jump into your path for the honor of being taken by that gorgeous piece! Paper targets in someone else's shooting lane will be jealous!
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