Half moon muzzleloader stock???

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01-28-2015, 10:44 PM

mounting man

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Half moon muzzleloader stock???

What is or was the reason for this style of stock on the old type of muzzleloader?

01-29-2015, 01:31 AM

nchawkeye

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It was made for off hand shooting and you put the stock between your bicep and shoulder...

01-29-2015, 05:22 AM

Muley Hunter

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It hooks under your arm to help hold up the heavy barrel.

Seriously, if you're going to take the name mountain man. You should learn more about them.

01-29-2015, 05:28 AM

Triple Se7en

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There's a perfect example on why I used the word 'cocky' the other day.
Also, it states 'mounting'

01-29-2015, 05:33 AM

Muley Hunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Se7en

Also, it states 'mounting'

Huh?

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01-29-2015, 06:00 AM

mounting man

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MULEY,it's MOUNTING MAN as in taxidermist! I wouldn't make a wart on a mountain mans butt! No offence taken,Muley. 12 years ago,i was ask,on here, if i was a porn star!!!

They say your never to old to learn[like how to shoot this style of stock.] That was a young guy saying that?

01-29-2015, 06:08 AM

Muley Hunter

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Ok, my bad. I never would have guessed the real meaning of your name. I just thought you couldn't spell.

I'm into the mountain man era, and I figured if anybody took that name they at least should know something about them.

Anyway, try mounting the gun the way I explained. It really is comfortable once you get it right.

If you can't deal with it you can put a wood filler in it to make it straight, and cover it with a leather sleeve. That way it will still have the right look.

01-29-2015, 08:44 AM

1874sharpsshooter

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Also, to eliminate any confusion, it's not a half-moon . It is a crescent butt plate . a crescent moon shape and a half moon shape are very different. Just look in the sky and you will see what I mean.