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I have a Thompson Center Renegade in 54 caliber that I took on trade. The barrel is in pretty bad shape. I would like to convert this to 50 cal, Anyone know of 1 inch 50 cal barrels for this? It is percussion.
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Factory barrels are commonly sold on eBay. Not cheap generally, as parting TCs out seems more profitable than just selling the whole thing. Also Gunbroker.
What fresh Hell is this?
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Why not go bigger and have it bored and rifled to a slow twist .58 by Bobby Hoyte. It would likely cost less than a replacement .50 caliber barrel in good shape and you will fall in love with big balls.
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Why not go bigger and have it bored and rifled to a slow twist .58 by Bobby Hoyte. It would likely cost less than a replacement .50 caliber barrel in good shape and you will fall in love with big balls. ^ ^ ^ this ^ ^ ^
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Renegades are 1" in .50 or .54 so no prob w a swap. Hawkens are 15/16 in .50 and under.
Yeah, parting out MZ on Ebay is a thing, can't sell em complete per the rules.
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go to muzzle loading forum and post a ad for one quiet a few have come up for sale on there.
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It begs the question, what’s wrong with a 54 caliber?
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My 54 barrel is in bad shape and needs replaced. 50 caliber is much easier to find supplies for.
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I have two barrels for my Renegade a 50 and a 54. I tend to shoot the 50 a lot more but hunt with the 54.
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