Thanks, guys, that's about what I was thinking. Somewhere I read that original Hawkens were usually 1-48" (though the Ithaca " exact" replicas were 1-66 IIRC). Always wondered if the shallow depth of the rifling in guns like TCs was more of an issue for PRBs than the faster 1-48 twist.

The rebore idea is just a notion for now. Always like to have something rattling around upstairs for the future after current projects get completed.


What fresh Hell is this?