You did great! Good luck with her!
Beautiful gun, now go to the range and let us know how it shoots.
That's funny, I didn't notice the lock being on the wrong side. I guess when you're a lefty it just looks natural on the left side.biggest error is the lock is on the wrong side!
that is spectacular! my first didn't turn out that well!
Are you planning another build some time soon? Building can get to be very habit forming. I find that when I am in the middle of a build, that I tend to get out and shoot a lot less while it's going on.
That's why I do my builds during the crappiest part of winter, when I normally am not out shooting and hunting, anyway.Are you planning another build some time soon? Building can get to be very habit forming. I find that when I am in the middle of a build, that I tend to get out and shoot a lot less while it's going on.
I was shooting about 50 grains of Goex FFg with a PRB. I would like to work up a load that gives the best accuracy. What would you gentlemen consider a max load?
I'm shooting Hornady 0.495 lead ball with a 0.010 oiled patch. 50 grains of FFg gave a very gentle recoil.what ball size and what thickness of patch are you using? both will affect accuracy.
50g is a great starting point. you will need to play with the charge to find your guns sweet spot.
i have found giving definite opinions on charges is like giving opinions on redheads and blondes!
everybody has their own likes and so does each gun.
Considering (1) these were my first shots ever with a flintlock and (2) the first time I have built a rifle, I’m satisfied.
Thanks for all the positive comments.
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