Hooked breech rifles

[R Ellis]

I have both pinned and wedge and much prefer the wedge for cleaning it is so much faster to clean with soap and water than to keep running patches in and out JMO

 

[Howard Pippin]

My first muzzleloader was a TC kit from my kids,(at the insistence of one of my son-in-law's) and I'm glad that he insisted, because it got me interested in muzzleloaders, and it was a hooked breach design. I've seen to it that all the rest of my black powder rifles are hooked breach. The ease of cleaning was all that it took to convince me it was a superior design----- for me. I doubt that the design was that helpful to some of the old trappers as they didn't clean their gun every day anyway. I of course, clean them almost like a religion, every time I use them. The hooked breach is sure a fast way to go.
Squint

 

[Labelboy]

Is there a source for .54 cal barrels with a faster twist, for conical bullets that "drop in" Lyman GPR riffle stocks? I didn't see anything at Green Mountain.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Is there a source for .54 cal barrels with a faster twist, for conical bullets that "drop in" Lyman GPR riffle stocks? I didn't see anything at Green Mountain.

You can have an existing one sleeved to a different twist or caliber by people like Bobby Hoyt.

 

[Christophero]

The older Lyman GPR I recently picked up has a hook breech to lock into the tang, just like all the T/C's I've owned over the years. But, that dreaded But, the GPR also has a screw that holds the ramrod tension spring that also needs removed to pull the barrel out of the stock. That was thoughtless engineering, in my mind. Anytime an extra tool is necessary that doesn't need to be , and small parts have to be removed and not lost in the process is an oversight in efficiency.
Other than that, the GPR has been an enjoyable rifle to tinker with.

 

[longcruise]

You can have an existing one sleeved to a different twist or caliber by people like Bobby Hoyt.

Or you can have one made up with the twist and caliber of your choice. I think Rice will do it and also Oregon barrels. Sorry, no links handy on my phone.

 

[UndeadPoet]

Or you can have one made up with the twist and caliber of your choice. I think Rice will do it and also Oregon barrels. Sorry, no links handy on my phone.

Yeah, I was thinking Hoyt would probably be less expensive, but those are great options for “new.”

 

[longcruise]

Yeah, I was thinking Hoyt would probably be less expensive, but those are great options for “new.”

Hoyt probably would be the way to go. I have a 50 Renegade that I'm vacillating on. Either sell off or turn it into a fast twist 45. Too many projects running through my brain

 

[Labelboy]

Good info, thanks!