I've wanted a Remington rolling block rifle for a long time, but never could get together the money to buy one that was in decent shape. So, I figure that the way for me to get one is to build one, that is, to put one together from parts.I'd like to end up with one in .45-70 caliber, for short-range target shooting and hunting.
Therefore, I'm asking everyone here for advice. Has anyone here ever built a Remington rolling block?
I'd like to ask first of all where I should start. Should I start by buying a complete rifle,or by getting a receiver and starting from there? If so, what type of rifle or receiver should I look for? There are many types, but are there certain types I should avoid?
I just missed out on a rolling block in .43 Spanish. It looked in decent shape, but I really didn't know enough about it to evaluate it. Also, I didn't want to convert it in to a .45-70 because it looked to be complete and in decent shape. If it had been in worse shape, I might have considered it.
Anyway, I would appreciate any advice from those who have had experience with rolling blocks.
Rick W