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Handguns, Rifles & Shotguns => Rifles => Topic started by: bkoenig on December 03, 2009, 01:01:47 PM
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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:
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/cstolzer338/2%20Bore%20Boxlock/IMG_0017.jpg)
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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Awesome craftsmanship, not sure I could make myself shoot it though.
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I might try shooting it once. If I was feeling especially masochistic that day. But I still want one.
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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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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.....