OK. I visited my local gunsmith the other day and he had built up a .45-60 BPCP rifle that I just about fell over looking at because it was so nice. Now I want him to build one up for me, but I am new to the Quigley scene. I want a single shot rifle chambered in .45-70 that will have enough stregnth to handle Category III ammunition. My thoughts are as follows:
Falling block action: maybe a Falling Block Works or a Ruger No.1. Other ideas would be welcome here since I am not familiar with all of the different falling block manufacturers. I want a classic look. Color-case hardening is a bonus, though a nice bluing job will suffice.
Vernier-type tang mounted flip-up rear sight: Which is the best manufacturer?
Schnabel forend on the front grip, and a crescent butt-plate.
28" air-gauged heavy barrel, either 1/2-1/2 octagon, round or full octagon. I'll most likely go with the 1/2-1/2, since that was what I saw and really liked at my gunsmith's shop.
What kind of front sight? The one at the shop had a hooded-front sight with an integral level.
I'd like to do some of the stock work myself since I love woodworking. I'd really like a nicely figured walnut. Where do I get stock blanks?
As you can tell, I'm really new to this stuff. Any suggestions are welcome!
Thanks in advance.
Falling block action: maybe a Falling Block Works or a Ruger No.1. Other ideas would be welcome here since I am not familiar with all of the different falling block manufacturers. I want a classic look. Color-case hardening is a bonus, though a nice bluing job will suffice.
Vernier-type tang mounted flip-up rear sight: Which is the best manufacturer?
Schnabel forend on the front grip, and a crescent butt-plate.
28" air-gauged heavy barrel, either 1/2-1/2 octagon, round or full octagon. I'll most likely go with the 1/2-1/2, since that was what I saw and really liked at my gunsmith's shop.
What kind of front sight? The one at the shop had a hooded-front sight with an integral level.
I'd like to do some of the stock work myself since I love woodworking. I'd really like a nicely figured walnut. Where do I get stock blanks?
As you can tell, I'm really new to this stuff. Any suggestions are welcome!
Thanks in advance.