I'm a wimp!

[Dryball]

I admit it...I'm a wimp. But a wimp who wants to go trekking. Now, I have no trouble carrying pack, powder horn, round balls, knife, pouch, and belt ax. But...when it comes to rifles, I have a very low weight limit... about 4 lbs. None of my guns came even close to being that light, so...off to the drawing board. I had a couple .32 Traditions Crockett's, and decided to makeover one of them. Starting with the barrel...snip, snip, snip....down to 16". Refit the front sight, re crown, and shorten the ramrod....hmmmm....not quite right...I know! It needs some brass tacks! So, with nothing more then a hacksaw, drill and bit, hammer, and a whole lot of soul searching...here she is! All 4 lbs. of rifle that I can carry....and a reason for many of you to think...NO! But remember, this is the only way I can go trekking without a gunbearer.

Dennis

[killer]

If that is what it takes for you to enjoy the sport, than more power to ya. I think it looks great. Now lets see how it shoots, i bet it will be fine for small game gettin.

[DMShook]

hey I really like...kids would love to shoot it!!

[Dryball]

Yeah, shorten the stock to 12 inches and the kids would have a blast!

Dennis

[TomG]

I like it DB.
Looks real good.
How about a rifle sling?

[Dryball]

Cant figure one out....got any ideas?

Dennis

[Micanopy]

Hmm.........................

[Dryball]

Hmm.........................

Ya know, if you hate it....that's ok. Feel free to speak out.

Dennis

[Ironwood]

LOL...Well you know me.  I'm going to tell you what I feel.    Takes a little getting used to but it sort of grows on you.  As far as a sling goes.... I think a holster would be more appropriate.

[kit_carson]

lol! groovie! everone should remember, back in the day, they did what it took to go and do there thing. sooooo, i think its gonna be fun to shoot!

[Dryball]

Jean, you surprise me! I thought you'd wet your breechclout when you saw it. Now, if you can figure a pattern for a holster for my Colt that will handle the weight, I'll bring it and let you shoot it.

Dennis

[Dryball]

LOL...Well you know me.  I'm going to tell you what I feel.    Takes a little getting used to but it sort of grows on you.  As far as a sling goes.... I think a holster would be more appropriate.

You may have an idea there...what about a frog?

Dennis

[kit_carson]

will this work? its tomg's

pattern for my ROA.
I used 8 to 9 oz. vegetable tanned leather.
Excellent pattern, went together real nice.
Laced it up with a piece up latigo lacing.
Stained with some dark brown stain and brown shoe polish.

[Dryball]

Think it would handle the weight of this hogleg? Don't worry, I'm bringing it anyway...not to carry maybe...but so we can shoot it.

Dennis

[kit_carson]

i think something along these lines will work just fine!