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Old 12-27-2011, 04:16 PM   #1
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With an Austin Halleck Mountain rifle? From what info I can gather I have a crack at getting one in .50 cal. I believe it has a 1:66 twist rate. Any additional info appreciated.
Searching on the net I see some were made in Provo, Utah and some in Weston, MO. Any quality issues at either place?
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Old 12-27-2011, 04:20 PM   #2
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Old 12-27-2011, 04:23 PM   #3
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its a good sidelock. Traditions actually took over the design for a while. When the company was closing down they had them on sale for around $250.
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Old 12-27-2011, 04:25 PM   #4
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If it's the 420 it is a nice gun. I almost got one nib a few months back but bought my super disc instead. Get it  you will like it

I do not think it is a 420, it is a side hammer - they really look nice but I have never handled one.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=210648

and they are a slow twist 1-66 twist...

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Austin and Halleck Mountain rifle has a maple halfstock with satin finish. Has 3 1/4" drop and 13 1/2" trigger pull. Round ball barrel, .50 caliber flint, browned, octagon with 1"across flats. 8 lands and grooves. Has a 1 in 66"twist. Hook breech assembly. Front sight is .350 dovetail , steel base w/silver blade. Rear sight has .350 dovetail, buckhorn style. Uses 3/4" flint. Features browned steel furniture and double set triggers. Overall length 49". Recommended load is 70gr. FFG, .490 round ball, .015 patch. Made by Austin & Halleck/USA.
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Old 12-27-2011, 04:35 PM   #5
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Yes its definately a sidelock. If I can pick it up at a decent price, even if it doesn't shoot well, it would be a good barrel to rebore to a .54 round ball shooter. We'll see what happens when I put my offer in.
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im shocked that you dont have one Chet!
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Old 12-27-2011, 06:22 PM   #9
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That one is on Dave's Guns but is on hold for someone.
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Old 12-28-2011, 08:25 AM   #10
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I'm looking at a flinter.
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