Post by: Forager on July 21, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
I'm considering either the Pedersoli Kentucky flintlock in .50 or .54, the Pedersoli Bounty in .50, or the Jim Chambers American Flintlock Pistol in .54. Any recommendations or thoughts on these three? Anything else I should consider?
Yes, for some odd reason, I'd prefer a flinter.
Post by: Roaddog on July 22, 2014, 06:48:05 AM
Post by: Forager on July 22, 2014, 03:59:02 PM
Now, .58 or .62? I'm leaning heavily .62 and smoothbore for the pistol. Oh, and cherry for the stocks on both the pistol and the rifle.
Thoughts?
Post by: Geezer in NH on July 26, 2014, 05:45:40 PM
Post by: Forager on July 28, 2014, 10:54:29 AM
Post by: snake eyes on July 29, 2014, 11:01:56 AM
matter two guns of any type.
Hunting small game with shot maybe o.k. but I, myself would not care to hunt
deer, etc. with a B/P pistol. I ain't that good.
snake-eyes
Post by: Geezer in NH on July 29, 2014, 11:11:16 AM
Post by: hawkthrower on July 29, 2014, 11:25:30 PM
Post by: Detached on July 30, 2014, 07:51:33 AM
I used to do some handgun hunting and some interesting combinations have arrisen over the years. I've carried a Thompson Center Contender in .35 Remington in a bandolier, and a Ruger .357 on the side. I also carried a Ruger Super Redhawk 9-1/2" scoped, with the Ruger .357.
Post by: Geezer in NH on September 27, 2014, 10:41:01 PM
Quote from: "Geezer in NH"
Here in NH a rifle and a handgun are allowed provide the hand gun is also a single shot long gun must be a single shotm also 40 caliber min for bothMy Glock 17 is always there but being a moral hunter it is not used for game or hunting. By the way that is not allowed by F@G in NH but who cares?
Post by: Detached on September 28, 2014, 08:28:03 AM
Quote from: "Geezer in NH"
My Glock 17 is always there but being a moral hunter it is not used for game or hunting. By the way that is not allowed by F@G in NH but who cares?
Pardon me? Are you a moral hunter, or aren't you? You won't use the Glock because of your morals, yet it's always there. In the same breath you don't care if it's allowed or not?
Post by: Geezer in NH on September 28, 2014, 07:53:09 PM
Post by: Detached on September 29, 2014, 08:53:28 AM
Quote from: "Geezer in NH"
Yep personal protection is #1
Time out. You're out in the woods, hunting. You already have a gun. What is the purpose for the Glock? Do you feel you'll need more capacity? Figure you might get into a firefight and need to lay down cover fire?
And regardless of your purpose, I am still at a loss as to how you can state you're an ethical hunter yet willfully break the law all in one breath. You can be ethical or unethical. You cannot be 'kind of' ethical.
I'm all for self defense, and am fortunate to live in a state that allows me to carry even while using a bow. If you want to carry illegally then do so, it's your life. Just don't have the 'gnads to say you're ethical, it doesn't wash.
Post by: Forager on September 29, 2014, 09:15:02 AM
Sheesh...
Post by: snake eyes on September 29, 2014, 10:12:52 AM
Quote from: "Forager"
I had no intention of this one turning into a cluster, and especially not of now TWO people openly admitting to unlawful and/or unethical activities. Sheesh...Forager,
:shake [/color]
Post by: Forager on September 29, 2014, 10:29:47 AM
Post by: snake eyes on September 29, 2014, 10:59:02 AM
To be honest I would just soon drop that part of the thread altogether ....IMO
snake-eyes
Post by: Forager on September 29, 2014, 11:07:54 AM
Post by: Muley on September 29, 2014, 11:32:33 AM
In Colorado you can carry any handgun during any season for self protection. You can even carry it concealed. However, you can only use it on game in rifle seasons if it's meets the minimum specs. If you were to use it to finish off an animal in bow, or muzzleloader seasons it's illegal. However, in any season you can use it to protect yourself from attack.
Personally, i've never carried a handgun, and in 60 years of hunting i've never needed one. If I was the type to get scared I might carry bear spray.
Post by: gunmaker on September 29, 2014, 09:54:40 PM
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/16%20Bore%20Pistol/16bore1_zpsc7acf960.jpg) (http://http)
click to see it made...
Post by: swathdiver on January 01, 2015, 03:44:22 AM
Quote from: "Detached"
Quote from: "Geezer in NH"My Glock 17 is always there but being a moral hunter it is not used for game or hunting. By the way that is not allowed by F@G in NH but who cares?
Pardon me? Are you a moral hunter, or aren't you? You won't use the Glock because of your morals, yet it's always there. In the same breath you don't care if it's allowed or not?
Makes perfect sense to me. It's for self-defense and the thinking goes it better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
Post by: Riley/MN on January 01, 2015, 07:08:44 AM
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Pistols are a personal choice--BUT---bigger is usually better, much better. 16 bore flint military style pistol, groups very well at 20 yd. 50 gr 2f....Tom
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/TomKnight43/16%20Bore%20Pistol/16bore1_zpsc7acf960.jpg) (http://http)
click to see it made...
I have heard it said: "There is no replacement for displacement." I believe that fellow was talking about making horsepower in a pulling tractor, but I also believe it fits with this discussion.
Post by: huntinguy on January 01, 2015, 12:32:41 PM
Quote from: "Forager"
My home state just approved the use of muzzleloading handguns (single shot, breech loading, minimum of .45 caliber) for use during the big game seasons (deer and bear). So, of course, now I "need" one.
I'm considering either the Pedersoli Kentucky flintlock in .50 or .54, the Pedersoli Bounty in .50, or the Jim Chambers American Flintlock Pistol in .54. Any recommendations or thoughts on these three? Anything else I should consider?
Yes, for some odd reason, I'd prefer a flinter.
A muzzleloading breech loading pistol... Ain't never seen one.
I would assume there is more to the new regulation than listed here. In Washington there is a minimum barrel length, a minimum bore and a minimum charge (well, the manufacture of the pistol has to have it listed to load with a minimum charge anyway.) I would start there and work my way up.
As for the personal protection side of the question. That is up to the individual. I know my decision and my reasoning, that is all that maters to me on that subject.
Post by: ridjrunr on January 01, 2015, 12:42:17 PM
Post by: Geezer in NH on January 01, 2015, 02:31:20 PM
Post by: Geezer in NH on January 01, 2015, 02:32:05 PM
Quote from: "ridjrunr"
You may consider choosing the same caliber as your long arm,for simplicity sake if nothing else. Also would justify more flint pistols ( if you have more than one long gun for deer hunting)Got too agree
Post by: Geezer in NH on January 02, 2015, 07:55:53 PM
Quote from: "Detached"
Quote from: "Geezer in NH"My Glock 17 is always there but being a moral hunter it is not used for game or hunting. By the way that is not allowed by F@G in NH but who cares?
Pardon me? Are you a moral hunter, or aren't you? You won't use the Glock because of your morals, yet it's always there. In the same breath you don't care if it's allowed or not?
I am not a FUDD no F&G law can deny me the right to carry arms, especially the right to life protection. Moral yep all the way don't like it to bad. Bend over all you want I will NOT