Semisane

Well guys, I already have two Lyman Great Plains flintlocks, one in .50 caliber and one in .54 caliber. I just acquired another one in .54 caliber that I sure don't need. but was a "can't pass it up" deal.

I'm thinking of going one of two ways.

1. See if Bobby Hoyt or Ed Rayle will agree to re-bore it to .58 caliber with a slow twist for round ball. They may be reluctant to do that because of the 15/16" barrel. But factory production .58's with 15/16" barrels were available back in the 70's. I'd keep the loads down to 95 grains or less.

2. Have it relined to .45 caliber with shallow rifling and a fast twist for shooting those big 465 grain conicals that I have become a fan of.

Assuming both options are available, what would you do?

edmehlig

You know what my vote would be for. GRIN.

I've been toying with the idea of trying to get a 54cal bbl from Lyman for my Left handed Deerstalker. In talking to Doc White. He suggested getting a 58cal with shallow groves as there is a more selection of bullets for the 58. Don't know if I'll do either right now as funds are a little low. Plus the amount of deer I see especially on state game lands don't warrant the money I would have to spend.

Grouse45

Get the 45cal barrel for it.

Triple Se7en

I would devise Plan 3.
Seek Bobby Hoyt or Ed Rayle to either convert an inline to 1:66 twist, or build a new barrel fitting to shoot roundballs accurately with a slip-in barrel, at medium-long distances.

Then afterwards, work-out some materials and fabrics that when used as roundball patches, can withstand 120-150 grains of powder without disintegrating.


It would fit right in being you!!... semi-sane..... right?

cayugad

I have always wanted a "White Rifle Quality ans Characteristics Barrel" in a flintlock. Just the idea of having a flintlock that shoots like a White Rifle would be my idea of perfect. My only concern is, could the stock take the pounding. A tang takes a lot of the pressure from the ignition.

bronko22000

Semi, my friend has been looking for a used .54 flinter round ball shooter for a while now and can't find one. I've also been keeping my eyes open. If it's in good shape another option is to sell it to me (him) at a nominal profit and then you won't have the extra expense of having the barrel worked. And we all know you surely don't need another muzzy. To me it's a win win situation!!!!!!

Semisane

That's a strong possibility Bronko. I'm looking into a barrel now from Howard Kelly at Watertown Rifle Works. Depending on what I find out we may have a deal to work out.

bronko22000

Friend, we are looking for an entire rifle (lock, stock, and barrel)! Maybe you can just buy the .58 as a drop in for one of your other Lymans?

Semisane

Dang Bronko! I misread your first post and thought you were looking for just a barrel.

But what you suggest is a possibility. I hadn't even considered just getting an extra barrel for one of the other Great Plains (tunnel vision?). I'll keep that possibility in mind as I explore the barrel options.

bronko22000

Let me know. Besides, you don't want to catch up to Cayugad and his number of front stuffers do you?