As I "may" have mentioned in other posts, I am considering the acquisition of a Pedersoli Kodiak percussion double rifle. It seems that Dixie Gun Works has at least one in stock, though not exactly what I was tentatively looking for.
I was thinking about the MK IV, which comes with an aperture sight. Those work well for my old eyes, but double rifles are generally intended for close range shooting, so that is perhaps not such a major concern. I do like idea of flip-up adjustable rear sights on a ramp. Presumably, one could adjust them for different ranges or perhaps keep the ranges the same on both sights, but use them as one for each barrel, thereby negating any regulation errors.
The caliber I was originally thinking about was a .58 with a 1:48 twist rate. I thought this might make a dandy close range deer/bear gun for round balls if I ever actually get to hunt again. Since then I have reconsidered and thinking maybe a .54 would be better suited. I already have everything I need to shoot .54. I've also noticed that Pedersoli apparently markets a double rifle/shotgun SxS, which I'm thinking might be a better match as barrel regulation might not be much of an issue.
The price of this item is more than I paid for most of the cars I have owned in my life... which is somewhat of a concern, but not a real big concern. In other words, I will get yelled at, but have a tax refund coming.
So... what say ye on this topic? Any suggestions? Do they come up used with any regularity?
Thanks.
I was thinking about the MK IV, which comes with an aperture sight. Those work well for my old eyes, but double rifles are generally intended for close range shooting, so that is perhaps not such a major concern. I do like idea of flip-up adjustable rear sights on a ramp. Presumably, one could adjust them for different ranges or perhaps keep the ranges the same on both sights, but use them as one for each barrel, thereby negating any regulation errors.
The caliber I was originally thinking about was a .58 with a 1:48 twist rate. I thought this might make a dandy close range deer/bear gun for round balls if I ever actually get to hunt again. Since then I have reconsidered and thinking maybe a .54 would be better suited. I already have everything I need to shoot .54. I've also noticed that Pedersoli apparently markets a double rifle/shotgun SxS, which I'm thinking might be a better match as barrel regulation might not be much of an issue.
The price of this item is more than I paid for most of the cars I have owned in my life... which is somewhat of a concern, but not a real big concern. In other words, I will get yelled at, but have a tax refund coming.
So... what say ye on this topic? Any suggestions? Do they come up used with any regularity?
Thanks.
