Mountain Rifle

[Hank12]

 , just pulling your chain, when you get some .490 balls I'd like to know how well it shoots, Hank

[JonnyReb]

, just pulling your chain, when you get some .490 balls I'd like to know how well it shoots, Hank

  I was hoping so cause i sold my 58' remington and if  you challenged me to a duel i'd halfta hide behind the horse trough or grab up the shotty :)     I traded with necchi for a buncha .490's and am just waiting for the right time to step out back and make smoke. I believe the rifle will be very very accurate. Although you've probably seen em Hank, heres a picture of what it did at about 40 yards with 50-55gr T7 and a .495 bareball. Not great of course but not absolutely horrible either. Considering there was no patch i was actually pretty happy with it.



Guess i've gone a little Mt Rifle manic over the last month, just received my 3rd one yesterday, a .45 version. All i can say is that there were obviously many different versions of this rifle produced and they vary widely in materials used, even if they look similar. The .50 percussion is definitely the best of the bunch.. Nicer lock, nicer metalwork, fit, finish, wood, case colored screws and wedgepins, both of these other two rifles appear to be home finished kits, and use lesser components. I preciate this walnut stocked version more and more as i see other examples of CVA\ Deercreeks version. Indeed Hank, its a beauty.  J

 

[Hank12]

JR, that's amazing without a patch, bet it'll be a one holer with .490 and some goex 3F ( I shoot 60 grs.) never used T7 but always thought real black would shoot better than any of the subs. Hoping to see some targets soon. Hank

[JonnyReb]

 I can no longer get Black here, everyone refuses to carry it now on account of some law requiring special storage, or so i was told. I'm gonna have to mail order enough to get me through for awhile. Good advice and will make a difference i'm sure. Will post when i've shot it proper.  J

[Hawken50]

Hey Jonnyreb there is supposed to be a Goex distributor about an hour from ya in Advance NC.
Might be worth a road trip. Couldnt find a price list online Prolly have to call em.


Parks and Son, Inc.
234 Bingham & Parks Road
Advance, NC 27006-9415
336-998-8182, Fax: 336-998-2696

[JonnyReb]

  Thank you SO much! I'd gladly drive an hour or two to pick up a keg. The shipping fees on the stuff would cover gas. Will see if i can find their website or will call them. I've missed shooting black, the smell and the easier swabbing. I hear most claim its more accurate than the subs and i believe it. Of the subs, T7 seems next best. I'll let you know how it works out..   

 

[JonnyReb]

 Bubba, the gentleman who pointed me torward this forum, also traded me his .45 Mt Rifle. I sold the flinter but have the .45 all slicked up, looks nice and i hope to fire it this weekend.

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[hotfxr]

That is a pretty sight, but you got rid of the wrong one! Cappers: reliable, simple, ordinary, like bait fishing with a bobber on a pond, not really going to attract the cute chicks. Flinters: dashing, edgey, romantic, magical, like fly fishing on a wild uncharted river, Sean Connery will come to you for dating tips. Seriously though, nice looking piece. I have been trying to score a mountain rifle out here on the other side of the divide, but I keep just missing. Git your ammo and powder soon, I can't wait to see how your 45 shoots.

[JonnyReb]

 Thanks Guys, appreciate the comments but agree with you Hotfxr, i should NEVER have sold the flinter. I regretted it soon as i did it, on account of the early barrel, triggerguard, thimbles etc..in all reality i sold the wrong one.. .  Still haven't shot the .45 Deercreek on account of a .45 underhammer and a early CVA .45 kentucky pistol that i traded into, they're responsible for me slackin on the Mt. Rifles. Will get it done soon though, very soon. J

[gunner69]

JohnnyReb,   That's a nice lookin' rifle for sure.   Should serve you well in the woods this fall.

[JonnyReb]

 Hey Thank Gunner! they really are great rifles, great balance and feel anyways and definitely one of my favorites. Can't wait for deer season!   J