Howie1968
40 Cal.
i was browsing a new local gunshop that recently started stocking various powder and muzzleloading supplies, when i noticed a sidelock on his gun rack. i asked to see it looked in great shape, so i asked him what his price was? He stated 50.00 i quickly handed him the money a thank you and got home with my newest rifle. while it was synthetic stocked (wish it would have been the wood stock) The rifle weighs a mere 5.5 lbs has basic iron sights with a brass front blade 1-48 twist 50 caliber. i cleaned it took the lock off cleaned and lubed it. I then put CC! mag #11 cap on the nipple, squeezed the trigger thud Nothing. the second shot went off as expected. i remebered being told that sometimes you have to file the outside diameter of the nipple so the caps fit better. i took the nipple off took my diamond stone to it. preceeded to fire 100 straight. Everyone went off im really happy with my newest purchase. That makes 5 for me now in the last 2 months. its been a long time since ive been bitten by a bug. im pretty addicted. thanks to all who has helped me on my journey so far.