L PO8 first target

reiver · 06-06-2023, 07:19 PM

Am awaiting a stock but took it down to the wash on my property and fired off 16 rounds (Speer Lawman 115 gn.) Operates beautifully and I think I'll be pleased shooting at 100 yards.
This is only 20 yards off hand. Slightly adjusted right after a few. The target was upside down when shooting...

Deputywood · 06-06-2023, 08:11 PM

They are fun.

Woody

reiver · 06-06-2023, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deputywood

They are fun.

Woody

The precision of the action when operating is just something else. I've never had a firearm that I don't use.... just can't do that.

Deputywood · 06-06-2023, 10:27 PM

" I've never had a firearm that I don't use.... just can't do that."

I shot my first Whitetail with an original Colt model 1861 Special circa 1863. I have shot a bull elk and buck antelope with it since. I also hunt upland game with original muzzleloading shotguns. I own very few modern firearms and shoot every original that I have. Some more than others. I currently hold five National Records in BPTR, (Black Powder Target Rifle) using an unaltered Model 1884 Springfield shooting black powder and lead bullets. There are fun.

Woody

reiver · 06-07-2023, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Deputywood

" I've never had a firearm that I don't use.... just can't do that."

I shot my first Whitetail with an original Colt model 1861 Special circa 1863. I have shot a bull elk and buck antelope with it since. I also hunt upland game with original muzzleloading shotguns. I own very few modern firearms and shoot every original that I have. Some more than others. I currently hold five National Records in BPTR, (Black Powder Target Rifle) using an unaltered Model 1884 Springfield shooting black powder and lead bullets. There are fun.

Woody

very cool that. I have flintlocks and modern weapons. I really enjoy my WW2 snipers ..US, Mauser and Japanese.
I've always had a soft spot for colonial period flintlocks...

Deputywood · 06-07-2023, 09:55 AM

That's a hansom rifle.

Woody

Kiwi · 06-07-2023, 01:36 PM

Tiger stripe Maple, looks like a Hatfield. 1:66 rifling for patched ball
Beautiful

reiver · 06-08-2023, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi

Tiger stripe Maple, looks like a Hatfield. 1:66 rifling for patched ball
Beautiful

It was a one off by the owner that I purchased it from.... he periodically makes a rifle.. .54 cal and Colerain swamped barrel. 1760's era Colonial with a thicker stock/Butt plate that was popular at that time.

Mac Cat · 06-08-2023, 04:25 PM

Firing a black powder musket is an awesome experience.
Loading it up, packing down the ball and wad.
Cocking it.
All the mechanics, the weight and balance, the long firing delay, the kick of a 1/2" lead ball, the smell of gun powder and the surprising accuracy once the smoke clears.

It's quite an experience.

Kiwi · 06-08-2023, 04:37 PM

the kick of a 1/2" lead ball

A round (patched) ball is one thing
The recoil of a 'Minie' Ball which is a cylinder not a ball is something else altogether
Newton physics about an equal and opposite reaction
50cal patched round ball 175gr
50 cal minie ball 875gr

and yes you feel it

tomaustin · 06-08-2023, 05:15 PM

That is the equivalent to shooting a marble and a bowling ball..!!

reiver · 06-08-2023, 09:08 PM

If the lock is well made there is not much of a delay at all with a flint.... I can fire this rifle upside down and it ignites perfectly and quickly. Much of that depends upon proper flint napping. You can get a good 20 rounds off prior to a quick in place/in the **** napping.
It is also extremely accurate and will button hole multiple rounds.

The Brits were afraid of these rifles for a reason.

Deputywood · 06-08-2023, 10:15 PM

I shoot at least two 40 shot BPCR Silhouette matches per month using either a 45-70 or 45-90 pushing a 540 grain lead bullet. Recoil is very manageable and by the end of the match, I am no worse off that when I started. My go to hunting rifle is a left-hand Hawkin 50 cal percussion half-stock. I have shot four bull elk and many cow elk with it along with several mule deer and one black bear. Black powder, lead projectiles, and open sights can be an awesome experience.

Woody

06-06-2023, 07:19 PM	#1
reiver User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 132 Thanks: 81 Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts	L PO8 first target Am awaiting a stock but took it down to the wash on my property and fired off 16 rounds (Speer Lawman 115 gn.) Operates beautifully and I think I'll be pleased shooting at 100 yards. This is only 20 yards off hand. Slightly adjusted right after a few. The target was upside down when shooting... Attached Thumbnails

06-06-2023, 10:27 PM	#4
Deputywood User Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 73 Thanks: 74 Thanked 87 Times in 36 Posts	" I've never had a firearm that I don't use.... just can't do that." I shot my first Whitetail with an original Colt model 1861 Special circa 1863. I have shot a bull elk and buck antelope with it since. I also hunt upland game with original muzzleloading shotguns. I own very few modern firearms and shoot every original that I have. Some more than others. I currently hold five National Records in BPTR, (Black Powder Target Rifle) using an unaltered Model 1884 Springfield shooting black powder and lead bullets. There are fun. Woody Last edited by Deputywood; 06-06-2023 at 10:28 PM. Reason: additional info

06-06-2023, 08:11 PM	#2
Deputywood User Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 73 Thanks: 74 Thanked 87 Times in 36 Posts	They are fun. Woody

06-07-2023, 09:55 AM	#6
Deputywood User Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 73 Thanks: 74 Thanked 87 Times in 36 Posts	That's a hansom rifle. Woody

06-07-2023, 01:36 PM	#7
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 307 Thanks: 215 Thanked 435 Times in 172 Posts	Tiger stripe Maple, looks like a Hatfield. 1:66 rifling for patched ball Beautiful

06-08-2023, 04:25 PM	#9
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 727 Thanks: 2,090 Thanked 606 Times in 327 Posts	Firing a black powder musket is an awesome experience. Loading it up, packing down the ball and wad. Cocking it. All the mechanics, the weight and balance, the long firing delay, the kick of a 1/2" lead ball, the smell of gun powder and the surprising accuracy once the smoke clears. It's quite an experience.

06-08-2023, 04:37 PM	#10
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 307 Thanks: 215 Thanked 435 Times in 172 Posts	the kick of a 1/2" lead ball A round (patched) ball is one thing The recoil of a 'Minie' Ball which is a cylinder not a ball is something else altogether Newton physics about an equal and opposite reaction 50cal patched round ball 175gr 50 cal minie ball 875gr and yes you feel it

06-08-2023, 05:15 PM	#11
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	That is the equivalent to shooting a marble and a bowling ball..!!

06-08-2023, 09:08 PM	#12
reiver User Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 132 Thanks: 81 Thanked 149 Times in 63 Posts	If the lock is well made there is not much of a delay at all with a flint.... I can fire this rifle upside down and it ignites perfectly and quickly. Much of that depends upon proper flint napping. You can get a good 20 rounds off prior to a quick in place/in the **** napping. It is also extremely accurate and will button hole multiple rounds. The Brits were afraid of these rifles for a reason.

06-08-2023, 10:15 PM	#13
Deputywood User Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 73 Thanks: 74 Thanked 87 Times in 36 Posts	I shoot at least two 40 shot BPCR Silhouette matches per month using either a 45-70 or 45-90 pushing a 540 grain lead bullet. Recoil is very manageable and by the end of the match, I am no worse off that when I started. My go to hunting rifle is a left-hand Hawkin 50 cal percussion half-stock. I have shot four bull elk and many cow elk with it along with several mule deer and one black bear. Black powder, lead projectiles, and open sights can be an awesome experience. Woody