Traditional Muzzleloading Association
Traditional Firearms => Flintlock Long Guns => Topic started by: MCoop on December 10, 2023, 03:43:44 PM
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I’m pretty new to the game and had this rifle given to me. I had to adjust the trigger to make it safe, but other than that it functions great, I can shoot 1.5” groups at 50 yds. I was so confident with it that I shot a deer with it this year.
My question is, can anyone give me any background on this rifle just from looking at it ? Is it mass produced or custom.
It is a 50cal and on the inside of the Lock plate it says Dixie. I’m assuming that means Dixie Gun Works.
That is about all I know about this rifle.
Any input you may have is appreciated.
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Hey MCoop, I'm sorry I can't help with the rifle identification. But I can tell you that's a fine looking rifle and buck. The late flintlock season here in PA starts on Dec. 26, and I sure would like a buck like that to come visit me and my smokepole. Would you share with us what components you are using to obtain those 1.5" groups. By the way, welcome aboard.
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Absolutely !
I’m using the rifle shown. 50cal Flintlock with a 39” octagonal barrel.
Im shooting Hornady .490 ball with a .010 ticking lubed patch and 80 grains on Goex 1F main charge and Goex 4F in the pan.
I only used the 1F Goex because that is what I had and it obviously worked. I have since acquired some 2F Schutzen but I don’t know if I want to change my combo. I guess it can’t hurt to try.
To acquire the 1.5” group I am shooting from a bench with a good rest to put the rifle on.
From what I’ve been told, 1F isn’t what I should be using, but it worked and believe it or not, this is the first combo I tried in this rifle. Beginners luck I guess.
As for the buck, I wasn’t looking for a buck when I went out. I was looking for a big doe or spike for my first deer with a muzzleloader but when he walked out right behind a big doe (right at 50yds), well, there was no decision to be made. I took him.
I hadn’t felt that excited about taking a shot in a long time.
I can’t say that I won’t still use modern rifles, but I am hooked on this Traditional Muzzleloader stuff.
I guess the stars aligned just right for me and muzzleloading.
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You'll find that the 2F powder will burn cleaner than the 1F, and is more precise when measuring because of it's finer granules. :)
Nice buck!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hairy
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Good advice from rollingb. And you'll find a load using other granulations that will shoot as well or even better. Although 1.5" at 50 ain't too shabby. But that's a good excuse to hit the range, make some smoke, and experiment. Good luck.
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Nice work!!! Rifle looks as good as it seems to shoot!
:hairy