WVGunman
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- Feb 26, 2014
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I'm not sure what I'd do with it yet, beyond target shooting and plinking, but that's mostly what I do with my cartridge guns, so it stands to reason. I'm looking at two categories, rifle and pistol (because I know I'll want one of each). I definitely am interested only in percussion, not flintlocks.
For a rifle, should it be a traditional design, or a modern inline model? What caliber is best for casual target shhoting/plinking? I don't want to spend a fortune on bullets; is any particular caliber the cheapest to shoot? I haven't seen any rifles below .45, are smaller calibers easy to find? Do they cost more?
For pistols, single shot or revolver? If revolver, what caliber is simplest to learn on, or does it not really matter? Colt style or Remington style? Steel frame or brass? (Do brass frames actually stretch?) Do pistols require a finer powder that is harder to find?
I appreciate any and all responses.
For a rifle, should it be a traditional design, or a modern inline model? What caliber is best for casual target shhoting/plinking? I don't want to spend a fortune on bullets; is any particular caliber the cheapest to shoot? I haven't seen any rifles below .45, are smaller calibers easy to find? Do they cost more?
For pistols, single shot or revolver? If revolver, what caliber is simplest to learn on, or does it not really matter? Colt style or Remington style? Steel frame or brass? (Do brass frames actually stretch?) Do pistols require a finer powder that is harder to find?
I appreciate any and all responses.