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

   Then it was Alexander Henry Rifling which was a giant leap forward and lasted for several decades as the go to in BP cartridge rifles. Then Metford rifling slowly took over from Alexander Henry...

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 07:10 PM

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   Mooseman liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Fast Twist 222

   I finally got around to doing some loads for the 222R Hornady 55 SP BM2 22.0 grains Bertram 222R brass I just picked a mid range load because I don't want to squander components And it's a...

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 07:07 PM

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   Micky Duck 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, 06:54 PM

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

   Looks like this 237560

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   Micky Duck liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Make the Most of it when your Young

   Good thing you have two knees and two shoulders then !

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   Shearer liked post by akaroa1 On thread : Make the Most of it when your Young

   Good thing you have two knees and two shoulders then !

   Liked On: 15-11-2023, 06:32 PM

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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

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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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