This and That

[Johnny Tremain]

Howdee all,

Before I blast away, in the forums, I'd like to say...

Keep in mind that opinons are like, and yes we all have one, and they all do.

I own 2 rifles, One we wont talk about . It shoots them new fangled cartridge things.

The second one Im building now. It will be a late Virginy southern style John Sheetz rifle. 45 cal 42in swamped barrel. Chamber's late Ketland lock, and all steel furiture.

In my opinion. store bought rifles dont come close to ones you make yourself. I have owned, modifed, and shot many manufactured ones for year.

YOU can make a killer front stuffer for less than a grand. With home hand tools. a few books and the guys around here.

Im a retired army guy who has been working on modern firearms from a young age. My father was a master weaponsmith. I am not. After I make my rifle, I plan on shooting it all the rest of my life.

I hope to learn a lot from you, I hope you can learn a little from me.

First lession:

Flinklocks fire faster than caplocks. Firearms thru history have NOT gotten better, they have gotten faster loading.

A half barrel twist is the ideal length for a barrel.

cya in the forums

 

[shmrck1]

Johnny Tremain,
welcome to the forum glad to
have you with. lots of friendly folks and
information here to help you with your building
projects. be sure to check the "builders bench"
forum. hope you will join in and contribute
whenever you can.
again welcome and stay active
I am snake-eyes eace: :thumbsup:

 

[bshultz]

Welcome to the best muzzleloading site on the net, hope you enjoy yourself! :thumbsup: :redthumb:

 

[jaybeach]

Welcome Johnny Tremain - Yes, we all have opinions, and the great thing about this forum is that we can express them and see what others think.
Good luck on your new project!

IM jaybe :thumbsup:

 

[SquirrelsaurusR]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome.

A half barrel twist is the ideal length for a barrel.

Does that mean smoothbores are like the sound of one hand clapping? Either zero length or infinate? :hmm:

Second lesson learned:

There are no absolutes in muzzleloading. ::

 

[horkeye]

JT,

:thumbsup:

Prepare yourself for a fun & informative time!

:redthumb:

 

[Johnny Tremain]

Smoothe bores arnt rifles, So Ill stand on what i said
(dang that was a close one)

 

[shmrck1]

ff:
Johnny Tremain,
Please move on this is welcome
forum not the debate forum.
thank you
snake-eyes :hmm: :imo: eace:

 

[Rebel]

Welcome to the camp.