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Robert J McElwain · September 14, 2001, 04:22 PM

i find that most of the atributes of modern muzzleloaders (and rifles for that matter) revolve around subsequent shots. most times the second shot is not needed and more often not available if it were, esspecialy w/ a ML. get the rifle that fits you. i shoot a ruger 77/50 w/ the straight wrist stock and curved buttplate. i find that the rifle does something by stock design the eats recoil. the felt kick of this rifle w/ 110 gr. under a 295 gr bullet is about that of a very weak 30-30. i highly recoment you look into the ruger.>>>

I should have mentioned two additional items in my first post. First, I understand the greater efficiency of having the hammer on the opposite side for a lefty. I don't know if there are any safety considerations though. That's where my quesiton lies.

Second is, this gun is strictly for target shooting. Not hunting, so speed is not a concern. I own Ruger pistols and revolvers and they're great. What I'm looking for is purely a fun gun for target shooting.

September 14, 2001, 04:22 PM	#3
Robert J McElwain Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2001 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 241	i find that most of the atributes of modern muzzleloaders (and rifles for that matter) revolve around subsequent shots. most times the second shot is not needed and more often not available if it were, esspecialy w/ a ML. get the rifle that fits you. i shoot a ruger 77/50 w/ the straight wrist stock and curved buttplate. i find that the rifle does something by stock design the eats recoil. the felt kick of this rifle w/ 110 gr. under a 295 gr bullet is about that of a very weak 30-30. i highly recoment you look into the ruger.>>> I should have mentioned two additional items in my first post. First, I understand the greater efficiency of having the hammer on the opposite side for a lefty. I don't know if there are any safety considerations though. That's where my quesiton lies. Second is, this gun is strictly for target shooting. Not hunting, so speed is not a concern. I own Ruger pistols and revolvers and they're great. What I'm looking for is purely a fun gun for target shooting.