Bored out pedersoli?

[Wncman]

I used to hunt deer in Pa with a TC Pa Hunter when I was younger. 25 years later and I've caught the black powder bug. I recently picked up a used 12 gauge flintlock and a Pedersoli Pa long rifle in 50 caliber. I've come to see that there isn't a lot of love for this brand. Honestly, if I could do it again I'd of saved some pennies and got something else. My question is could I have that rifle bored out to a larger caliber, with rifling? Preferably a 58, or a 54. Any options would be appreciated.
Thanks

Not all dislike the Pedersoli. I own a flintlock pistol by them. Got it at a very good deal. Works fine with no complaints.

 

[mailmanmike40]

I had a Pedersoli “Hatfield/ Frontier/Blue Ridge” with a 7/8 barrel in .50. I contacted Bobby Hoyt and asked about boring and rifling to .54. He replied he would not do it.

Because of the size of the barrel?

 

[Snooterpup]

Because of the size of the barrel?

Yes. The wall thickness on a 7/8 across the flats barrel is too thin counting the depth of the sight and under lug dovetails. Hoyt won’t do it. He is erring on the side of safety and ligitigation.
Interesting enough, Pedersoli did offer the Frontier in a .54 and a slow twist for a while, rare as hen’s teeth.
My .50 was very accurate.

 

[Trigger]

I do appreciate all the replies. I will be spending my time on the range to become more proficient at offhand shooting.

Takes allot to shoot 100 yards like that to be honest. Practice shooting positions kneeling, sitting etc.

If I was shooting past 50 yards I'd want a rest... even a kneeling positing if I could is more accurate.

I'm OK at off hand. I can make the shot yea but I never have on a deer yet.. always rested.. kneeling... sitting etc.

Now getting into a good shooting position on a deer can be tricky.. sitting down being comfy and not moving or making noise was one thing... now you have to move some with a deer present.. you don't want to be over turning your body to get the gun on a deer that's on your bad side etc...

 

[bpd303]

I've never taken a shot on a deer past 50 yards, even with my cartridge rifles. Just me and the terrain of our 60 acres. I can drag a deer 50 yards uphill but 100 yards, someone would have to drag me the last 50 or so.