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If i were to buy a new sidelock , this would be the one . A 1:24 twist is my preference . I would get a 54 though rather than the 50 . But alas i wont be buying a new Sidelock anytime soon . But ..... If i ever do , this is the one :)

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product...ducts_id=17138

I would like to try a 1-24 54cal sometime but not enough to risk a large investment. My 1-28 shoots very well. Cabelas used to sell the InvestArms 54cal 1-24 carbines.

A fast twist 45cal (of course) sounds fun but since i can use a 40cal here (legally) a 40cal 1-16 would be the most interesting for me to try. I would love one in a specific purpose built inline to shoot a 405win 300gr bullet.

I would love it in a fast twist 45cal as well especially if they made it in a Left Handed Flintlock version as we can only use flintlocks in our Late ML season here in PA. But then again, I could use it during our regular rifle or early ML season.

Really Chet?? hmmm......!

If i had the money for new ....yes . For now a good used Sidelock will have to do . Especially in a 58 if in excellent condition . But i do like fast twist. I bet the 1:24 in 54 would shoot a 535 gr no excuse real well

No experience with that rifle or company for that matter. I never owned a Pedersoli. The twist would be interesting. What I always thought would make a great "Traditional Rifle" would be one of Doc White's 1-24 .504 barrels in a flintlock. That to me would be something. A conical shooter in a flintlock action.

My new custom .58 flintlock from TVM should be rolling in soon. When it does, I might be willing to sell my .58 caliber Green Mountain Barrel that fits a Renegade or .54 caliber T/C Hawken stock. That has a 1-70 twist and is a round ball shooter though. So it would not work as a fast twist conical rifle.

If you are looking for a bbl that mimics White BBL's. According to Doc White he now has Howard Kelly making his bbls.

Howard Kelley
Weberton Rifleworks
1058 North West St.
Hillsboro OH. 45133
937-364-2086

Them Howard Kelly (aka webertown) barrels are supposed to be pretty top notch barrels from all the chatter I hear. Never used one myself. But I suppose if Doc is using him, then they are gonna be super good. I don't reckon he would have the man making barrels for him if he wasn't up to par.

I know Grouse had one made up in a .451 for his Lyman Deerstalker. I think he was pretty happy with it, I just don't know how much he shot it .

I might have to give him a call and see if he could make on that fits my Lyman Trade Rifle. That Lyman Flintlock is fast and sure. That would make a nice rifle in say a 26 inch barrel with that .504 1-24 twist.