working on the rl Morris 45.


I hadn’t tried FFG as of yet so I experimented today w 90, 95 g. next up 100. Didn’t do great, groups were about 1.25” at 100.

figured I would at least post some pics of the gun and loading etc

this is an underhammer, sealed ignition 45lb or so rifle. Not my heaviest, (that would be an 80lb monster.)

this is a 3 barrel, 2 action set
Underhammer:
45 RB(pictured)
62 RB
.485 slug gun
Flintlock:
52 RB

By far my favorite rifle(s) due to construction, fitting etc. The flintlock is inlet into steel. The work is amazing.

Anyway, the 45 at the home range:

Barrel diameter, I can’t remember the length but it is some work to lift off the bench



box that holds barrel and false muzzle



how action keys to barrel

Foot



sealed ignition, nipple is inside, note 1/2 threads and hammer



Loading the cap



1/2 turn and it is ready to fire, note firing pin

Loading
(First lift the damn thing!)

use false muzzle, note blue reminder restraint







powder via drop tube

Load patch and ball, 2 short starters, mallet required

Ram it home, lift the bugger again, load cap, (noted above ) and some obligatory pics
Beautiful wood



Nice machining of rear sight dovetail, pattern is cool

WOW! That is NICE! Great pics too.

God Bless, Louis

Would you believe the pictures actually don’t do it justice and I struggled with them?
I will really wish I had the opportunity to meet the builder all those years ago

There’s a story about him in muzzle blast magazine in regards to how to work up a slug gun load, Bob Morris
A good read

Nice set-up. Iv'e shot a couple of those heavy monsters. 50 cal loaded with 120 grains of 3-f.

They are something aren’t they?
Did you shoot at friendship?

They are something aren’t they?
Did you shoot at friendship?

Texas Muzzle Loading Rifle Association State Championships. A friend let me shoot his heavy rifle in the 200 yard match. That thing is a beast!