What's a GPR?

[JiminTexas]

Actually I though that I asked this question before, but I'm darned if I can find it now. Maybe I just meant to ask and never got around to it.Oh well, I guess my old age is catching up to me. In any respect, I'm brand swpankin' new to this muzzleloading and I don't know what all of the acronyms and abreviations mean, so someone please tell me what's A "GPR"? I don't suppose that anyone has compiled a list of these little tidbits of "in the know" language, or have they?

 

GPR means great Plaines Rifle. Its fairly easy to pick up the lingo, just ask. The only stupid question is the one not asked.

 

[snagg]

Jim:
There's a section called Member Resources, then wheel down to Glossary of Muzzleloader terms. There's quite a bit of info there.[url] http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/200577/[/url]
snagg

 

GPR means great Plaines Rifle. Its fairly easy to pick up the lingo, just ask. The only stupid question is the one not asked.

Generally speaking GPR refers to the Lyman imported Great Plains Rifle--a specific model of modern-made rifle.

 

[daudisio]

They like PRB with a little MOOSE MILK :rotf:

 

Well shucks, that's a good, honest and straigh forward question. I bet there are other folks who were glad you asked it. This includes me. It is very enlightening to read the responses you get on this forum, especialy to questions that you thought you knew the answer for. The depth and breath of knowledge here and the willingness to share it is remarkable.

 

[Bob J]

The GPR, or Lyman "Great Plains Rifle" is a modern made replica of the half-stock "plains" rifle, circa 1840-50. Its imported, made by Investarms in Italy or Spain, and is pretty authentic-looking with its dark walnut stock and 33" barrel (.50 and .54). They're known to be accurate with light loads to reasonably heavy hunting loads and patched round ball. My percussion .54 is accurate and holds well. Available in percussion or flint. Available at Dixie Gun Works, Track of the Wolf and Mid-South Shooters Supply.

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Here's a link to my Lyman GPR I built this summer:

Click Here

It is a good rifle and a fun one to build.
Scott

 

[musketman]

Well shucks, that's a good, honest and straigh forward question. I bet there are other folks who were glad you asked it. This includes me. It is very enlightening to read the responses you get on this forum, especialy to questions that you thought you knew the answer for. The depth and breath of knowledge here and the willingness to share it is remarkable.

There is a Glossary of Muzzleloading Terms that has "GPR" and more to help the beginner to get the most from their hobby...

Check it out...

Glossary Of Muzzleloading Terms Link

 

[daudisio]

Lyman has great customer service also...I broke my my ramrod (my fault) they shipped one the same day at no charge :applause: I'll buy another flinter from them soon..

 

They are made by Investarms in Italy, and don't forget, they are available in flint or percussion for righthanders OR lefthanders! And that at the VERY reasonable price of about $390.00 from Midsouth Shooters Supply.

Best deal for an authentic looking Hawken-Style rifle.

 

[JiminTexas]

PRB must be "patched round ball", and I'll take a guess that "moose milk" is some sort of lubricant/grease like Crisco maybe???

How close did I come?

 

[Bob Riegl]

:v You got the Patched Round Ball right----Moose Milk is a lubricant/cleanser made with water soluble oil. Murphy's oil soap, water and some use alcohol---when the water soluble oil hits the water it turns a "dirty", milky colour---hence the term Milk in Moose Milk.Your on your way---don't ever turn back it's a great trip---welcome to the best gang in the world. :hatsoff:

 

[Goldhunter]

Yep on PRB.

Moose milk is white liquid, the moose snot is more like crisco consistancy, only a bit thicker/harder depending on who makes it. :winking:

 

[Goldhunter]

Dang, too slow. :grin:

 

[Catof9tails]

While GPR is in the glossary, the GPH is not. GPH is for the Great Plains Hunter model.
Cat9

 

[jethro224]

GPR= 1:60 twist
GPH= 1:32 twist (i think that's right)

 

[AeroncaTAL]

You are correct. I just checked teh guide that came with my GPR, and the Hunter has a 1 in 32 twist.

 

[Catof9tails]

Ditto.
Cat9