Buckshot
12-01-2009, 02:52 AM
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I bought this back in the late '90's from Gibbs Rifle. When Great Britain was considering the Snider, I understand the accuracy requirement they set was that it had to be as, or more accurate then the P58 Enfield. The P58 Naval Pattern has 5 grooves of progressive depth, being .013" deep at the breech and .005" at the muzzle. The twist is 48".
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The lock was pretty good as received, however I did smooth and polish all the sliding and engagement surfaces. I also lightened the main and sear springs as they previously were of industrial strength. The rear sight is useable as it is and the rifle is spot on for windage. However, the elevation steps aren't condusive to really fine elevation work, so usually bits of pasteboard or folded up paper are used for trying to 'refine' them for 50 or 100 yard offhand shooting.
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I really had no issues with the fit or finish. A nice piece of mineral streaked straight grain walnut.
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It is a superb shooting rifled musket, and one of my favorites, muzzle loading or otherwise.
..............Buckshot
I bought this back in the late '90's from Gibbs Rifle. When Great Britain was considering the Snider, I understand the accuracy requirement they set was that it had to be as, or more accurate then the P58 Enfield. The P58 Naval Pattern has 5 grooves of progressive depth, being .013" deep at the breech and .005" at the muzzle. The twist is 48".
http://www.fototime.com/96EFF680D8DB6F7/standard.jpghttp://www.fototime.com/67D5628EAF3C886/standard.jpg
The lock was pretty good as received, however I did smooth and polish all the sliding and engagement surfaces. I also lightened the main and sear springs as they previously were of industrial strength. The rear sight is useable as it is and the rifle is spot on for windage. However, the elevation steps aren't condusive to really fine elevation work, so usually bits of pasteboard or folded up paper are used for trying to 'refine' them for 50 or 100 yard offhand shooting.
http://www.fototime.com/60C6E7069044CD1/standard.jpghttp://www.fototime.com/A203AE713612238/standard.jpg
I really had no issues with the fit or finish. A nice piece of mineral streaked straight grain walnut.
http://www.fototime.com/1C7ECABF18D1F4A/standard.jpghttp://www.fototime.com/474F03D065FD0D4/standard.jpg
It is a superb shooting rifled musket, and one of my favorites, muzzle loading or otherwise.
..............Buckshot