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    Very memorable day yesterday, I got to load/shot one of these Ferguson Flint lock BP Rifles (replica) . Very cool.

    Video shows the action..it was designed so you could load the rifle, while in battle, laying on your back. You drop and seat your ball ( .65) from the top, pour in the powder (65gr FFg) and then swing/turn the arm from underneath to close the breach.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y85XEeOgfuQ

    For more on the history of the rifle:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ODhQmE2OqY

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    Very cool Mike.
    It's not the mountain ahead that wears you out, it's the grain of sand in yer shoe.

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    A fun read is the novel "The Ferguson Rifle," by Louis L'Amour.

    BTW, Mike, I picked up one of the old Dixie .40-cal percussion long rifles from the late sixties or early seventies. If I can get it to shoot well I plan to convert it to flint for a rabbit rifle. Or deer-to-30-yards rifle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kilo Charlie View Post
    A fun read is the novel "The Ferguson Rifle," by Louis L'Amour.

    BTW, Mike, I picked up one of the old Dixie .40-cal percussion long rifles from the late sixties or early seventies. If I can get it to shoot well I plan to convert it to flint for a rabbit rifle. Or deer-to-30-yards rifle.
    I didn't know you were into BP as well KC....

    I have a Kentucky .45 percussion that I'd have no qualms hunting deer with under 100 yds.

    I was offered a custom Kentucky .32 Flintlock for hunting small game. Problem is, it's more of a collectors rifle ( $$$) than a hunting gun. I'd be constantly worried I scratch it. HaHa..

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikePal View Post
    I didn't know you were into BP as well KC....

    I have a Kentucky .45 percussion that I'd have no qualms hunting deer with under 100 yds.

    I was offered a custom Kentucky .32 Flintlock for hunting small game. Problem is, it's more of a collectors rifle ( $$$) than a hunting gun. I'd be constantly worried I scratch it. HaHa..
    I don't shoot black powder much these days, but did shoot a fair bit from about 1988 to 2000.
    I would dearly love a nice .32 or .36 flinter; I may try to build one some day.

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