Hi everybody, I am a rolling block newbie.
I've been reading lots of posts and I'm getting some mixed opinions.
What I really want is an Army pistol in 50cal, but I'd want to rechamber to 50-70.
The pistols look to be crazy expensive, so I was thinking of getting a roller that had already been sporterized/bubbaed and build one.
I think that if I start with an antique that I'll be good legally because it is not considered a "firearm" by the atf.
I have a Bauska. 510 barrel blank to work with.
Which action would be the strongest to build on?
Would it handle moderate smokeless loads of around 28kpsi?
I already have 2 500s&w, a 500 Linebaugh, and 500 JRH. I just think a rolling block pistol would be tons of fun...
One last thought, I've seen the uberti's in 357. Would it be possible to convert it to 50-70?