RE: 45 cal vs 50
Reese...It's not surpising...I have studied American History for over 40 yearsmainly because of the development of the American Long Rifle...I have read a period commentary where the author mentions that the Colonials prefer rifled barrel guns, with some preferring a smaller bore because the balls and powder needed to use weigh and cost less whereas some prefer a larger bore and the certain death that comes with a larger ball...