As I've mentioned in another post, I'm getting a couple of traditional percusion BP rifles. A TC Renegade and something else (still deciding). I have some questions on caliber, if some folks can help.
I ordered the Renegade with a .50 caliber barrel. I've also seen .54 and .58 barrels listed. I spoke to a coupld of local stores around here, that sell BP products and they both recommended .50. They said the other calibers were hard to find.
I like the idea of a .58, if shooting PRBs, because of the heavier loads (for hunting). If it's hard to get the supplies, though, I guess it's a non-starter for me.
Am I correct in thinking .54 and .58 would be good calibers for PRB? Are there any drawbacks with these calibers, instead of the .50?
Is .54 and .58 dieing off, or are they more specialized calibers?
Thanks for any help.
I ordered the Renegade with a .50 caliber barrel. I've also seen .54 and .58 barrels listed. I spoke to a coupld of local stores around here, that sell BP products and they both recommended .50. They said the other calibers were hard to find.
I like the idea of a .58, if shooting PRBs, because of the heavier loads (for hunting). If it's hard to get the supplies, though, I guess it's a non-starter for me.
Am I correct in thinking .54 and .58 would be good calibers for PRB? Are there any drawbacks with these calibers, instead of the .50?
Is .54 and .58 dieing off, or are they more specialized calibers?
Thanks for any help.