Got my GPR today

[bobman]

got mine back today also its not perfect but its way way better than the first one good enough I am going to keep it

 

[vietnam71]

I want to thank all of you! Based on feedback from this website and Shooters forum I have a new Lyman GPR in .54 cal Perc on its way.

Figured this was a good way to use my first post. You all have been very helpful. Looking forward to reporting when the GPR is received, cleaned and fired at the range.

:thumbsup:

Vietnam71
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[adirondack46r]

That's great. Where did you order it from?

 

[vietnam71]

DNR Sports had the best price I could find. They was recommended by some on this site as well. I'm looking forward to getting it.

This is a great site with valuable information. Glad I found it.

Vietnam71

 

[Turbojet 54]

Welcome vietnam 71, & congrats on the GPR 54. You will love that fantastic gun. I'm sure you know to clean all the machining oils & grease out before shooting, but let me tell you what I forgot to do. I did not remove the nipple & shot for about 10 rounds. I cleaned it up & put it away. Now I want to remove the nipple & it won't budge! :cursing: So, don't forget to remove the nipple & put a light coat of breech plug grease on the threads before you fire the first shot. :thumbsup: A stuck nipple really sucks!

 

[vietnam71]

Thanks for the welcome Flint.

Yeah I know about the nipple removal. Good advice though. I'm not new to ML but new to this site. I plan on giving the rifle a complete cleaning out before I fire any shots through it.


I've done this with every ML I own. The GPR will be my first RB shooter. I have a Black Mountain Rifle which has a fast twist.

:thumbsup:

Vietnam71

 

[vietnam71]

Flint54,

I received the Lyman GPR and it was not gunked up like some had suggested. It did have a coating of oil based protectant but was real easy to clean. After cleaning used some isoprophyl alcohol and rem-oil on the outside surfaces of the barrel.

Overall fit and finish was excellent. Looking forward to first range trip.

vietnam71