THR Caplock Rifle Club

[eastbank]

as i left my .58 caliber rifles out, they demanded equal time. so here they they are, just to keep peace in my gun room. top rifle, zoli .58 short rifle, middle rifle, english made .58 parker hale, bottom rifle, TC made .58 big boar. eastbank.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Beautiful rifles, Eastbank! And some good looking ones from our new members as well!

THR Caplock Rifle Club Members (as of 26 April 2017):

1. Cooldill
2. robhof
3. Armored farmer
4. eastbank
5. rodwha
6. bannockburn
7. desidog
8. TheSquire
9. D. Buck Stopshere
10. Hanshi
11. 58limited
12. Kaeto
13. daboyleroy
14. Patocazador
15. Billy.Tif
16. 792mauser

*List continued in following posts

 

[daboyleroy]

1861 Springfield

 

[792mauser]

View attachment 233971 View attachment 233968 View attachment 233969 1861 Springfield

Drool......

 

[sean m]

Nothing fancy on my end, just 3 .45 cals, an old FIE, Jukar, and a CVA Philadelphia replica

 

[Kaeto]

 

[Panzerschwein]

THR Caplock Rifle Club Members (as of 26 April 2017):

1. Cooldill
2. robhof
3. Armored farmer
4. eastbank
5. rodwha
6. bannockburn
7. desidog
8. TheSquire
9. D. Buck Stopshere
10. Hanshi
11. 58limited
12. Kaeto
13. daboyleroy
14. Patocazador
15. Billy.Tif
16. 792mauser
17. sean m

*List continued in following posts

 

[Panzerschwein]

Hey gang! Shoot your caplock rifles lately?

 

[44 Dave]

One of these days I will get ambitious if it ever stops raining, and get my 3 out together for a photo session.

 

[big-ugly]

Yeah why not, I'm in.

Lyman Great Plains Rifle in .50 caliber, 1 in 60 twist. Kit gun I put together last year.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Very nice GPR! Mine is factory made, I'm not so skilled at the kits!

THR Caplock Rifle Club Members (as of 27 June 2017):

1. Cooldill
2. robhof
3. Armored farmer
4. eastbank
5. rodwha
6. bannockburn
7. desidog
8. TheSquire
9. D. Buck Stopshere
10. Hanshi
11. 58limited
12. Kaeto
13. daboyleroy
14. Patocazador
15. Billy.Tif
16. 792mauser
17. big-ugly

*List continues in following posts

 

[daboyleroy]

Drool......

She's a looker n a shooter
And a head turner

 

[Panzerschwein]

That is a fantastic looking rifle. What caliber is it?

 

[Kaeto]

That is a fantastic looking rifle. What caliber is it?

.36

 

[Panzerschwein]

.36

Neat, my next one will be in that caliber. I heard you can use 000 buckshot as ammo.

 

[big-ugly]

I would love to have a .36 cal rifle to match my 1851 colt navy replica. I could carry both while squirrel hunting

 

[Panzerschwein]

I would love to have a .36 cal rifle to match my 1851 colt navy replica. I could carry both while squirrel hunting

You'd need a .38 or .39 caliber rifle to use the balls that will fit a '51 Navy. Those Colts use .375-.380 balls, a .36 muzzleloading rifle would use about a .350" ball which would not be safe to fire in a Colt.

But yes that IS a good idea, and I and others have oft wished those calibers would be more popular so we could use such balls in our rifles too. Once cool thing though is you can buy the bulk Hornady 5 lbs of 000 buckshot and it is the perfect size for a .36 muzzleloader and is super cheap, between 3-4 cents per round, making it a very affordable caliber to shoot. That's one of the reasons why I am getting one.

 

[big-ugly]

You'd need a .38 or .39 caliber rifle to use the balls that will fit a '51 Navy. Those Colts use .375-.380 balls, a .36 muzzleloading rifle would use about a .350" ball which would not be safe to fire in a Colt.

But yes that IS a good idea, and I and others have oft wished those calibers would be more popular so we could use such balls in our rifles too. Once cool thing though is you can buy the bulk Hornady 5 lbs of 000 buckshot and it is the perfect size for a .36 muzzleloader and is super cheap, between 3-4 cents per round, making it a very affordable caliber to shoot. That's one of the reasons why I am getting one.

This one is an Armi San Marco, made in Italy. My uncle gave it to me when he decided he no longer had a use for it. Turns out I really haven't had much of a use for it either, as I've owned it for over 6 years and to-date, is the only gun I own that I've not fired. All it needs is new wood grips, otherwise is ready to go.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Did some creek shootin' today, yall:

 

[Panzerschwein]

The High Road Caplock Rifle Club Mission Statement:

To exchange the knowledge and history, personal experiences and other information, in regards to traditional muzzle loading rifles, both original and modern production, utilizing percussion cap ignition on The High Road (THR) forum-- to advance the use and understanding of one of the most important style of firearms used by the United States of America and other countries around the world from the first half of the 19th century until the present day.

To join, post a picture of one or more of your personally owned traditional caplock (percussion) rifles. Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion of these great and venerable firearms!

 

[drobs]

Just ordered a Left Hand Percussion .50 cal Lyman Great Plains rifle. Probably won't get to fondle and shoot it till October.
This place has the best price.
https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/rifl...s/lymantm-great-plains-rifle-left-handed.html

 

[big-ugly]

You won't regret that great Plains rifle. I love mine.

 

[drobs]

I'm checking to see if they can get me a 54 instead of the 50. They don't list a 54 in Left Hand on their site but maybe they can drop ship it to me.
Will see what they say.

 

[Panzerschwein]

I'm checking to see if they can get me a 54 instead of the 50. They don't list a 54 in Left Hand on their site but maybe they can drop ship it to me.
Will see what they say.

Yeah! I l my .54 GPR a whole lot! Balances so nice. I'd fear a .50 would be a bit too heavy in the muzzle, but would still make a great shooter for sure if you can't get one in left hand, and the balls would be cheaper if you don't cast.

 

[drobs]

Looks like the 54 GPR is good to go. It will add a couple weeks to the order but that's fine with me. Sticking with the slower twist (non-hunter) version.