MatthewVanitas
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Greetings. Random question for those more technically inclined than me: why are falling-block rifles so little used these days? The lack of repeatability is only a factor in hunting and fighting, one would imagine. I'd think the lock-up of a falling block would be very predictable and uniform, plus the virtues of longer barrel length in a smaller package, etc. Is there some inherent flaw in the accuracy of falling-blocks that I am ignorant of?
I'm a huge fan of my T/C Contender carbine, so have a soft-spot for single-shots. I kind of wish the T/C concept had been done on a falling block rather than break-action, as it'd make firing from the prone much easier, or reloading with less disruption of your stance, but I suppose that would have made the switch-barrel aspect more difficult.
In any case, if anyone has a good reason why varmint and benchrest guns can't be made on a falling-block, I'd find that most educational. Thanks much. -MV
I'm a huge fan of my T/C Contender carbine, so have a soft-spot for single-shots. I kind of wish the T/C concept had been done on a falling block rather than break-action, as it'd make firing from the prone much easier, or reloading with less disruption of your stance, but I suppose that would have made the switch-barrel aspect more difficult.
In any case, if anyone has a good reason why varmint and benchrest guns can't be made on a falling-block, I'd find that most educational. Thanks much. -MV