Too Hot To Shoot. Bored. Let's Play
#11
Boone & Crockett
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,918
Semi, I have never fired a flintlock... Were they smooth bores? If so thats out of my league.
#13
Semisane
I would bet the bullet of his choice... but in 1831 they really did not use that many bullets - they did not even like shooting their rifles - I bet if you offered a modern bunch of traps - he would have taken them over the bullets or the scope...
1831 - no need for for a scope.
just my thoughts...
I would bet the bullet of his choice... but in 1831 they really did not use that many bullets - they did not even like shooting their rifles - I bet if you offered a modern bunch of traps - he would have taken them over the bullets or the scope...
1831 - no need for for a scope.
just my thoughts...
#15
Remember, Semi said he could have a lifetime supply of whatever he choose. As much as I hate to say it I would say the Powerbelts. That way there is no messing around with sabot and bullet. And they would shoot pretty well in a 1:47 twist and be much more effective on game (and indians).
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
Semi I think he would pass on the scope and go for a lifetime supply of ball and powder. Ball and powder was very valuable, and a major expense to mountain men in those days(or anyone else). Heck they would normally re-use their lead after it was shot. IMO he would take a lifetime supply of round ball and powder. Tom.