barrel I cut to 34 inches, with an added under rib and a drop-in L & R flintlock. 45 Cal Bethlehem Flintlock Rifle by Freddy Harrison, Frank Bartlet and Allan Sandy Stk #P-24-68 GI#: 101580900 This .45 caliber Bethlehem rifle has a browned octagon 13/16" x 42" Douglas barrel with 1:66 twist and fitted with fixed sights. Many different viewpoints on caliber, powder charges, and projectile weight for deer. The .54 Caliber Lyman™ Deerstalker Flintlock Rifle is the ideal muzzleloader for those whose primary focus is hunting. Here in PA I can't use a .40 for deer anyhow. Double set trigger, Case Hardened finish Lock, and a German Silver Patch Box. As said above shot placement is the key. It is a fun caliber to shoot, and will take a deer if the shot is well placed and at a proper distance. Specifications: The Mountain Rifle has a Select Hardwood Stock with a 32", 50 cal. January 15, 2021 | From Articles . Traditions Frizzen Spring with Screw, fits most Traditions Flintlock Rifles. But knowing what I do now I can see it happening.And you are right,range wasn't told per your post. This is the load I would use for deer in a woodland setting. Keep them close with a .40. moose have been killed with a .22LR rimfire, which proves only that it's possible. Plus don't shoot farther than your effective range. $211.63. 24” … The .54 cal is just as accurate as the .50 cal barrel. I gave him a caliber (.40 is legal for deer in TN), swamped barrel and left the rest up to him. 2. The stock is too heavy, you know all the mistakes the first one has. LYMAN-DEER-54-F Lyman Deerstalker,.54 caliber, 24" barrel, flintlock walnut, rubber recoil pad, factory installed fiber optic sights, factory new in-the-box, unfired. $329.00 We … After you have loaded your gun, run a pick through the touchhole to clear any powder from pan to main powder charge. Rifles bore. Midsouth carries everything from the Muzzleloader, Rifle, or Pistol you want, to the Black Powder, sabots, and bullets that go in it, in stock and for sale, from great brand like Lyman, CVA, Traditions, T/C, Pyrodex, Blackhorn 209, and many more! to fit most Traditions rifles. Rifled. Lockplate appears unmarked, but is similar to those made by “Sharp”. out of stock $329.00 . In keeping with Woodsrunner's post on his squirrel rifle, here is my Ron Ehlert built SW Virginia rifle. The reason is the accuracy of the load and not the velocity. Add to Cart. 60 gr of 3F seems a pretty snappy load, although I haven't checked it for velocity yet. A 400-class bull elk is about as rare as a 7-foot man: Genetically speaking, most bulls simply won’t grow antlers that big. The rebellious child in me will get it done. Traditions 1853 Enfield Muzzleloading Rifle Kit 58 Caliber Percussion. A 45 or 50 cal. I've killed enough deer with .357 revolvers to realize they are quite easy to put down. Maryland has never stated maximum ranges for black powder loads for deer hunting, and they allow black powder pistol that use a minimum of 40 grains of powder. This is a bit farther than I'd want to shoot with a .40. The .40 is legal in Maine, but since I have three .45 rifles that's what I use. Did you make sure you can use a forty in your state?ours wants no less than forty five.If so why not,just know your and its limitations. Your search for the best performing deer hunting muzzleloading bullet in your rifle has automatically given you the best all-around thin-skinned North American game bullet as well. Flintlock - Black Synthetic Stock Rifle Traditions designed this muzzleloader to be lightweight, easy to shoot and incredibly accurate for a very modest price. I am not saying somebody else shouldn't. A .50 caliber […] Put the ball or bullet where it has to go. Right hand guns have small siler locks left hand guns have l r manton locks. This rifle is an excellent addition to any collection. Traditions 1863 Zouave Musket Muzzleloading Rifle Kit 58 Caliber Percussion Rifled. High Capacity Flintlock Pan Charger with removable head which screws into a handmade threaded brass bushing. Minimum cal. I've shot deer with a .54 and 60gr fffg several times. I love those projectiles!! NSN, 50 Caliber Flintlock, 36 inch barrel, bright excellent bore. The .45 according to Knight was designed for deer… I have a .40 that I build almost 40 years ago, it too is a great caliber and as the poster above pointed out can (where legal) be used for deer. If you do your part. 3fg may be right or 2fg may be better. The longest shots were a couple at 100+ yards with two different .50s and a 75 yard kill with a .45 and 65 grains of 3F. T... $3,050.00. I feel very confident with this rifle, but as said, just wanted to hear from those that used one. Its .451 cal. Brian Beckum's Personal Techniques for Hunting with Flintlock. I've taken quite a few deer with several 45 and .50 prb rifles. Beckum Outdoors offers Handmade flintlock guns as well as instructional videos on fishing, hunting, and more Brian and Thad's interest in the Outdoors! David F- I like larger grain for barrels 40 inches or longer. 36" Barrel .50 Cal Flintlock - 173 Grain Round Ball - 80 grains of ffg. However, there used to be a Hi-Speed hunting load for use in rifles. SKU: R3200850. I was just looking for any recommendations from those with .40 experiance on deer. Or at least it’s not as … Nothing is mentioned concerning hunting with MLs in that season. They were all one shot kills and a good percentage dropped DRT. Wolf 209 Magnum With Scope Outfit/Konushot 3-9 x32 Scope. But I don't do that. On the other hand it shoots good, I used a 38 Special case full of 3F for squirrels, that is about 22-23-grs. It's not for everyone but there certainly those who can make it sing. Scott Bestul was looking forward to an evening hunt in southern Minnesota. See "More Info" to see more angles and dimensions. My .40 with 44 inch Green Mtn. 215-PR2110SM | CVA . Most SD shooting take place at 7 yards or less. As said above it'll do it t but so will a .22 LR. The.45 caliber inline rifles have also become more popular for long range deer hunting using sabots with.40 caliber bullets that weigh about 200 grains. Deerhunter .50 cal Flintlock Black/CeraKote. Havent lost one shot with any roundball. A .22 Hornet is, indeed, a rather pathetic round for deer; though in the hands of a good shot who knows the rounds shortcomings, it works quite well. Yeah, I don't think a lot of folks realize how far off 50 yards actually is. Regular price $739 View. Their attitude toward using primitive gun & bow reflects their deep concern for fair chase and great respect for all fish and animals. $612.86. JMHO Nate. I'm found the .40 marginal, .45 just ok and now use .50 or .54. Yes indeed, every caliber and every load has a limit at some point. It is no secret and most books and manufacturers … $414.99. No single man's experiences are enough to bear close scrutiny, though the efforts … We are at their mercy and hopefully they will have it fixed soon.Dennis GlazenerALR Admin, Login with username, password and session length, Not my 1st choice of cal for deer, but circumstance may find me with a .40 in my hands this year . I've shot deer with a .54 and 60gr fffg several times. Deer are a lot tougher than your normal everyday bad guy getting shot while trying to take your car. First a bit of background.40 Cal – Designed in 1990 by S&W (Smith & Wesson), the .40 Cal bullet was made in response to the FBI wanting a replacement for their .38 Cal handguns. The 40" barrel and .58 caliber allowed for an effective range of 200-300 yards. They probably knew about what it would take to get the game they were after. As stated here you have to know the limits of what you are using. I have a .40 and I wouldn't use it for deer. Deerhunter .50 cal Flintlock Black/Blued. I was squirrel hunting in February, and five doe (two were full adults) came within 50 feet of me as I sat on a log that was part of a downed tree. What is your favorite load? Qty. Photograph courtesy of Chuck Hill. It will work. I know, the .44-40 has probably killed more deer than anything except the .30-30. Product Information Add To Cart. $264.99. I shot 1 squirrel with a 40 gr load, I'll not do that again because it turned it into a rag. Description: We are offering for sale a Flintlock Kentucky full stock rifle chambered in what appears to be .40 cal. Shots are usually within 20 to 25 yards. And that applies to a flinter or modern. Holds a nice group. This … Hand forged hardware, poured pewter nose cap and brass ramrod thimbles. Regular price $1,318 View. Add To Cart . > I wouldn't use a .36 cal muzzleloader for any kind of whitetail hunting. Wow, does it shoot! Only flintlock or sidelock percussion muzzleloaders may be used during the Primitive Deer Hunt Days. Muzzleloader Rifles. With just a 30 to 40 grain charge of black powder (typically FFFg), most any 30-inch or so barreled.40 caliber front-loaded rifle could get a tightly patched 90- to 93-grain (depending on actual diameter) sphere of soft, pure lead out of the muzzle at 1,300 to 1,500 f.p.s.. I'd probably get a .50 because supplies will be easier to find. Lee Woiteshek Member. CH The closest was about 6-8 feet. Jame Madison, Quote from: Joe S. on September 03, 2017, 07:58:41 PM, Quote from: WadePatton on September 03, 2017, 08:08:16 PM, Quote from: bob in the woods on September 03, 2017, 05:24:19 PM, Quote from: Marcruger on September 04, 2017, 06:50:25 PM, It is better to be alone than in bad company. ―. He was helping with a population reduction and the .40 was the only flint rifle he owned. Deer dropped within 10 yards. My son shot my chrony so bad with an arrow that it is finished. My Hornet is a super accurate Kimber and accounted for three deer. No frills on this gun, just a good… For hunting deer I use 80 gr. Even so, flintlock rifles remained in service in some of America's more rural areas until, perhaps, the turn of the century. I can’t say I made it, but what I put together was a Thompson/Center Hawken stock with a Getz .54 cal. Please Wait. But the average distance is probably closer to 25-30 yards. In the early 1800,s there was a market hunter named Nathan who sold meat in Pa. he shot up to 800 deer a year with his.40 long rifle. My wife's Grandfather's. One shoots 25gr and has killed deer out to 80 yards, none has ever got away from him as far as I know. On two, I saw similar results to those who did not get an exit and ball located under the hide. It is offered in as a kit in .50 cal. 1 in 48" Hocked Breech Barrel. of FFg blackpowder with a patched round ball. either Flintlock or Percussion. OK this is for Speer Gold Dot 180gr factory SD Ammo. As a Kid I was a pretty good shot off hand , but after 40 years of sniffing paint fumes , I’m lots better off the hemroid cushion. He can also shoot small pine cones out of a tree off hand at 20 yards and never miss one. Add to Wish List. The last deer I killed prior to moving to Va was an 8pt buck that I hit an an angle at maybe 25 yards as he turned and walked away from from me. Just need to be a little more particular where you stick em with the smallish balls. We know how hard it is to keep a long barreled gun waving around at the treetops trying to get the right shot. Ball penetrated near 2'. A swamped 42" barrel and thin iron hardware put this gun just over 5 pounds. During hunting season, don't use a heavy oil to protect the bore, use WD-40 and wipe clean. Quick Reply to: Tweet. My younger hunting pal took a fat doe with his 40 last year, no problem at all. The search for the "best" deer hunting muzzleloading bullet continues and, as evidenced by the many bullet debates that twaddle on with a cacophony of shrill discord, consensus will likely never be reached. I actually started shooting deer with a 70-grain charge in .45-caliber round ball guns. I read yesterday that this year Arkansas minimum for deer is .40. I will say that the deer I killed with it didnt leave any blood on the ground and the ball didnt pass through but bulged under the off side hide. Shot placement will be critical, as you already know. Loads for muzzleloaders are as varied as the hunters who use them. Pedersoli Traditional Hawken Target .50 Cal LEFT HANDED Flintlock Rifle. This lovely rifle is marked J. Garner on barrel with no date. But I will end with this--Most men use a much bigger knife and firearm than needed to do the job. This question from Daniel racked up about 70 comments over the weekend, many of them very helpful to new hunters, so we wanted to share them! All he had done up to then had been the classic PA brass mount flinter. Am guessing velocity at 2000 fps. 20 Gauge Flintlock Fowler Kit. The minimum size elk rifle is .50 caliber, and .54 certainly hits harder. As a side note, a TON of original Southern rifles were built with.38 to.42 caliber barrels. My .40 is as accurate as I can shoot at 100 yards with 60 grains of 3F and a tightly patched .390" ball. antique boys hunting rifle with a 19" half round half octagon rifled barrel. If I were determined to use it on deer this is the load I'd shoot. There were double barrels, swivel barrels, and even multiple barreled Pepperbox pistols, but the revolver was at best a theoretical design before 1836. A .50 caliber […] Havent lost one shot with any roundball. Nothing is hard if you have the right equipment and know how to use it.
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