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Old 02-18-2016 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cayugad
Yes my PA Hunter is a 1-66. And its a heck of a shooter.
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Correct me if I'm wrong... but didn't you mention back when you bought it that it's a percussion rifle?

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Old 02-19-2016 | 05:54 AM
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Yes it is a percussion rifle.
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Old 02-19-2016 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cayugad
Yes it is a percussion rifle.
I thought so. It seems unusual that a rifle which was built to market in a state who's only ML season was flintlock only would be percussion. I don't believe I've ever seen a percussion model of that rifle.

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Old 02-20-2016 | 04:35 AM
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I agree BPS but they did make them. Maybe because of the twist rate. Check this out
https://images.search.yahoo.com/imag...a&type=default
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Old 02-20-2016 | 06:53 AM
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I purchased it used from a person in Pennsylvania. When I bought it, I was hoping for a flintlock, but I knew when I purchased it, it was percussion. Always figured I would find a flintlock for my set. When I did find a flintlock, I was almost positive it was 1-48 and that is why I did not purchase it.



Its a nice gun to shoot. My notes say, mild recoil? Shoots a little to the right. But a tight 6 o'clock hold. Funny how I write about my rifles. But it makes it easier to remember next time I hit the range.
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Old 02-20-2016 | 09:57 AM
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Nothing wrong with keeping records Dave, especially for guys like us who have so many muzzys. I keep all my load data on file and record any changes after any shooting session for each gun. That way, anytime I get one out to shoot I can take a quick look and see where I left off with it. If my session gets cut short for some reason and I'm not happy where I left off, I add the note "Needs further development".

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