building a underhammer .62

[buckweet]

hello guys, the BP bug strikes again.
i've just ordered a underhammer action from mark at fire and steel.
of course its backordered.

then i ordered a rayl, barrel, 34'' .62 caliber 1:72

and, that will take awile too. but all in all, looking forward to it,

anyone here shoot a underhammer ?

happy new year

buckweet

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hi Buckwheat,
I've had several "Underhammer Rifles" through the years.
Presently, I have two, a H&A .40 cal. and a custom .45.
I am also building a .58, with an action built from scratch.
Good luck with yours, they are generally a very accurate gun.
Have you visited "The Gun Works" site, they usually have several for sale.
Also there was a H&A .36 Buggy rifle here in the classified ads, a couple of weeks ago, I don't think it sold.
Best Regards
Old Ford

 

[buckweet]

Hi Buckwheat,
I've had several "Underhammer Rifles" through the years.
Presently, I have two, a H&A .40 cal. and a custom .45.
I am also building a .58, with an action built from scratch.
Good luck with yours, they are generally a very accurate gun.
Have you visited "The Gun Works" site, they usually have several for sale.
Also there was a H&A .36 Buggy rifle here in the classified ads, a couple of weeks ago, I don't think it sold.
Best Regards
Old Ford

old ford , thanks for the info...
i'll pm ya.

 

[hanshi]

I've had this H&A .45 a long, long time and it's still a tack driver. It has take squirrel, bobcat, deer and more. You'll love an underhammer in any caliber.

 

[buckweet]

I've had this H&A .45 a long, long time and it's still a tack driver. It has take squirrel, bobcat, deer and more. You'll love an underhammer in any caliber.

that is one beautifull rifle,
someday soon, i hope's...i'll have mine.

 

[gmww]

The top underhammer is a .62 rifled bore. The lower is a .36 caliber. Took two whitetail does with the .62 this year.

 

[buckweet]

The top underhammer is a .62 rifled bore. The lower is a .36 caliber. Took two whitetail does with the .62 this year.

in a word....[AWSOME] .........

absoulty beutefull !!!!
what loads are you using in the .62 ?
i've never shot a .62, but i've ordered a 62 barrel,
would KILL for a frame like that.
just awsome. :bow:

 

[gmww]

I'm only using 80 grns. of RS. for the .62 ball. The frame on the .62 is an old H&A. I had John Taylor (a member here) shave the sides to give it that look. The brass frame is completely made by John. The engraving is from a friend of his. The brass underhammer belongs to John. I had it for a short time to finish the stock.

John made me a similar frame but I don't have the engraving. The .62 shoots very well and the recoil isn't all that bad. Of course your results can vary depending on powder charge and configuration of the stock. :grin:

 

[JayDee Flohr]

I have one in .38 that I built from scratch including the barrel, false muzzle, etc. Unfortunately, at 25 lbs, it's not a casual gun to just grab and go shoot. Fact is, it's been at least 10 years since I last had it out.
I would like to build another someday in a more user friendly weight.
The ones posted so far look great!!!!

 

[zrifleman]

Does John Taylor still make underhammer actions or rifles? Do you know anyone who makes good quality actions? I contacted Pacific Rifle Co. and they won't sell just an action.

 

[gmww]

Yes he does. He is a member here and you can contact him. He keeps pretty busy but I like to visit him every couple of months and have him work on my rifles. The brass versions are using H&A hammers an triggers. The rest he makes.

Also see if Deer Creek still has some actions. It has been hit and miss with them over the years. I believe they are trying to downsize. Nice folks though.

 

[ezyed]

What makes a underhammer rifle so accurate??
I have over many years that they are the best.Do you spend more time making that shot count because it is a different type of rifle?

 

[gmww]

I'm thinking it might be the fast ignition. Spark directly into the side of the powder vs bending through a channel. But that's speculation on my part. I've shot my sidelock that is pretty darn fast for ignition and is pretty accurate as well.

 

[Snow on the Roof]

What about those of us who are "tool challenged" :idunno: ?
I've an H&A action and most of the parts to rebarrel and build a rifle but none of the talent required. Who does this kind of work today?

John

 

[gmww]

As far as the action is concerned I believe you can do it yourself. My 11 year old built her action and blued it as well. The barrel is a different story. You'll need a machinist to assist with placement of the nipple and some minor fitting.

 

Buckwheat,
I have a number of underhammers, most of them H&A's and one by Cecil Brookes. I have offhand rifles, chunk guns and am now putting one together to shoot trap. They are simple in every way yet accurate to a fault.
Mark

 

[BS]

I made my first one about 1985, a Buggy in .36 cal.

Don't ever leave them in the dark, they multiply!

.32 to 7ga.

Bruce

 

[buckweet]

Buckwheat,
I have a number of underhammers, most of them H&A's and one by Cecil Brookes. I have offhand rifles, chunk guns and am now putting one together to shoot trap. They are simple in every way yet accurate to a fault.
Mark

well... im all thumbs. but ? on the other hand ? i kept a 48 john deere ''A'' tractor running for over 20 years, with baling wire and duck tape.
even had barbed wire for a spark plug wire.
made a homebuilt bale buggy outta old boat trailer axle, come/along with bale spike.
looked like major bubba, but it worked.
i just hope i can do this.

 

[buckweet]

As far as the action is concerned I believe you can do it yourself. My 11 year old built her action and blued it as well. The barrel is a different story. You'll need a machinist to assist with placement of the nipple and some minor fitting.

1st off you got one cute kid..!
and awsome action !? you made it your selfe ?
i'ed love to know how to make my own action.
i do have a sawmill ? might be able to cutt some stock blanks.
barrel ? guess i'll call green mountin, if i try for another one.
you guys keeping me up late at night thinking.

 

[buckweet]

Buckwheat,
I have a number of underhammers, most of them H&A's and one by Cecil Brookes. I have offhand rifles, chunk guns and am now putting one together to shoot trap. They are simple in every way yet accurate to a fault.
Mark

well mark ? if they are anything like AR's...i'll probly wind up with more than one.
the simple part is what im looking for.