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   Bavarian_Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

   After the belted ball the next big thing in mechanical rifling was the Whitworth hexagonal helical rifling. The Whitworth is very cool. I do have a Whitworth rifle, mould and was punched. But...

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 06:06 PM

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   Bavarian_Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

   Belted balls were a very early type of mechanically engaged rifling The service rifle type was called Brunswick Rifling It's circa 1840-50 Accuracy is ok for what it is and its age 237561

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   Bavarian_Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

   Looks like this 237560

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 05:48 PM

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   Billbob liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

   I'm glad you're shooting .54 and .58 balls because that's good for deer and other game .45 and .50 balls are a lot lighter due to diameter and not really up to ethical hunting. My .72...

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 04:22 PM

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   Joe_90 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Black Powder

   Well there's 2F and 4F here is you need it. I have 100, 200 and 400m ranges on the farm One hour out of CHCH And can give you plenty of advice on where to hunt chamois where you can get into ML...

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 12:10 PM

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   Kelton liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Projectiles and brass for sale

   Yes agree And 44-40 brass is paper thin But also with case cleaners now some old brass can look brand new

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 11:05 AM

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   zimmer liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Projectiles and brass for sale

   Yes agree And 44-40 brass is paper thin But also with case cleaners now some old brass can look brand new

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 10:32 AM

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   308 liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

   14 bore Dickson belted ball double rifle 237509 And this is where the magic happens Belted ball rifling and very good bores for a pre 1850 BP rifle 237510

   Liked On: 14-11-2023, 09:20 PM

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   Bavarian_Hunter liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

   14 bore Dickson belted ball double rifle 237509 And this is where the magic happens Belted ball rifling and very good bores for a pre 1850 BP rifle 237510

   Liked On: 14-11-2023, 08:24 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

    14 bore Dickson belted ball double rifle 237509 And this is where the magic happens Belted ball rifling and very good bores for a pre 1850 BP rifle 237510

    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 07:08 PM

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    Marty Henry liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Flint and Ball

    14 bore Dickson belted ball double rifle 237509 And this is where the magic happens Belted ball rifling and very good bores for a pre 1850 BP rifle 237510

    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 06:05 PM

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    Steelisreal liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

    I had a bit of down time in the workshop while I wait for my 222 Rimmed projects retaining compound to cure So I ripped into this Stevens 044 1/2 32 Long rimfire. Converted the breech block...

    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 04:01 PM

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    Gibo liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Black Powder

    Bavarian_Hunter well you will be flying into Christchurch then You can come see me and have all the 1 1/2, 2, 3 and 4FG you would ever need. You can have a play with the flavour and charge...

    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 03:23 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

    30-30 25-35 303-25 30-40 227783

    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 02:27 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

    I will bring this post back to the top for those members wanting a special collectors thread This is my new 150 year old Alexander Henry side lock falling block rifle 500-450 no2 Musket ...

    Liked On: 14-11-2023, 02:26 PM

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