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Offline bkoenig

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2-bore muzzleloader
« on: December 03, 2009, 01:01:47 PM »
Check this out, a 2-bore muzzle loader:

http://www.freewebs.com/stolzergunsmithing/currentprojects2bore.htm

That's right, a 2 bore.  It's 1.275" diameter :o  To get an idea of the size, he has a picture of the barrel (it's a smooth bore) with an 8 gauge ball resting inside:



Check out the video of him proof testing.  He loaded up with 1000 grains of FFg black powder and two solid lead balls.  He had it tied to a railroad tie, and it flung the railroad tie backwards like it was a piece of paper.  Normal load is one ball and something like 300-400 grains of powder.  Ouch.

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Offline FarmerRick

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Re: 2-bore muzzleloader
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2009, 02:33:23 PM »
Awesome craftsmanship, not sure I could make myself shoot it though. 
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Re: 2-bore muzzleloader
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2009, 06:53:22 PM »
I might try shooting it once.  If I was feeling especially masochistic that day.  But I still want one.
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Re: 2-bore muzzleloader
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2009, 07:20:22 PM »
Here's his newest project, a 2-bore black powder cartridge rifle.

http://stolzergunsmithing.webs.com/2borejonesunderlever.htm

Check out the size of those cases!  I wonder if this would be legal at the monthly Ikes big bore silhouette shoot :D
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Re: 2-bore muzzleloader
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2009, 08:50:41 PM »
More anecdotal evidence that just because you CAN do something, it might not be a good idea to actually DO it.........

...... I am thinking of all the time and effort that could have been used for something  useful.....
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