Recent content by whetrock

I think I am going to go with a .45, but can't make up my mind what barrel. The length is long on the barrels Pecatonica sells, I was wandering how long they can be without being front heavy.

Interesting desidog. I hadn't thought much on the barrel, or what size. I just figured on ordering a .45, for round balls. Like I said I'm green at this, like most everybody else in this part of the world a ML rifle, was just something for once a year deer hunting, or so it seemed. I want...

Thanks for the feedback. Looks like a potentially, rewarding project. I'll probably have to give it a try.

I am very interested in underhammer rifles and pistols. My neighbor who used to own one (a 45. H&A), said they were really accurate, and just pretty nifty overall. I was curious about this particular kit, and if it was worth the money, or a good entry level gun, or not. I want to put together a...

Well I guess I just want to like the Crockett, meh, I sorta knew it wasn't top notch. I'll try and look elsewhere. The Lyman looks nice, but I'm sorta drawing blank past Pedersoli, is that the nicest production pistol (single shot, percussion) out there ? Or is there better production stuff I'm...

I have an 1858 Pietta, I've tried to take good care of it, it sorts a speck of rust (really annoys me) in one of the chambers that doesn't want to budge, all in all a fine pistol, even holds up to my abuse. I was wanting a single shot of the sake of aesthetics. I have a TC Renegade in 50, but...

I'm on the hunt for a reasonably priced, single shot, percussion pistol, for plinking, and probably nothing more. I'm thinking 45, or smaller, and have my eye one a Traditions Crocket pistol, in 32. I had a horrendous experience with one of their flintlocks, but am willing to forget that, seeing...

I've been interested in this rifle, since it was marketed as the Remington 799, I'd like to think that a 7.62*39 bolt gun would make for a practical, deer rifle for me. Been between this and the 527, and in all honesty like the CRF the 527 offers. A true, or well truer mini mauser IMHO. I hear...

Cz in a 452 if you can find one. The 455 is fine by all means, but the Lux, and ultra Lux have tangent sights, that are pretty nifty.

That's beautiful work, I'm sure you didn't hurt the value in the least bit, those old, utilitarian shotguns, are stacked in the local pawn shops here, for nominal amounts. They're great deal IMHO, especially the older H&R Toppers. The work you did looks amazing, I cut an older topper down to...

I hope to snag a Lux, with the 28" barrel, I've become partial to the longer sight radius on my Remington 41, and Winchester 67. I think longer barrel lengths on 22s is sorta a thing of the past aside from this particular CZ. Seems like it would be a pleasant shorter, especially at longer...

I've wanted one of those for what seems ages, congrats. I think you'll really enjoy it. I love tangent sights, and would like to have a rimfire rifle that sported them, I think'd be entertaining to test them out to 300 meters, and see how well they hold over. The barrel length is great, I'm more...

I've got a Rossi R92 20" in 45LC, that's a rough, but serviceable rifle IMHO. They initially seem sorta rugged, but slick up considerably with use. They're utilitarian rifle AFAIC, and not really a wall hanger. I really enjoy mine, and added a Marbles Bullseye rear sight, and find it advantages...

I've gotta say if weight was all you were concerned about, the S&W 317 would be an attractive option, but not the best shooter, seeing as a 1 7/8, or 3" barrel isn't ideal for a field gun. I'm a bit of a traditionalist at heart, and would love a Bearcat, for the purposes you describe, but on a...

Those things are as rare as hen's teeth, around here. You did great. I'd love to try one. 30 rounds of 22 magnum in a flush fitting magazine, is pretty attractive.