Point of interest...
To the best of my knowledge the original Hawkens were about a 1 in 47" twist, as was the Harper's Ferry 1803.
Only thing I can presume is they used less powder back then in the pre-chronograph age.
Birdwatcher
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
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