Originally Posted By: HomelessjOe

As far as Rockdoc being an expert on muzzle loaders....well I'm betting you're looking at his 'one horse ride'. wink

And as far as his "proof testing" it doesn't prove anything other than it didn't blow up that time....if anything it just puts undue stress on a 150+ year old gun.

Ps...They are so enamored maybe InferO' Ed or Rockdoc will buy it and bail you out ?

Good morning jOe, I thought Id address your earlier comments. First I never claim to be an expert on muzzle loaders or any other guns for that matter. If youll notice I typically post about techniques Ive used. If someone wants to use a technique Ive used thats up to them. FWIW Ive enjoyed three MLs over the last 14 years, a 1973 12 gauge SXS Pedersoli replica, an 1850s vintage 9/12 gauge SXS Manton, and a 36 gauge Belgium SXS guild gun and hope to continue with additional future muzzle loaders.

I thoroughly explained what you call my proof testing and exactly why I did it on page 5 of this thread and now refer to that explanation.

Early on, long before Bill posted the later photos of his Scott, I sent him a PM inquiring about purchasing the gun. So yes jOe, I am willing to back my thoughts with money. The fact is I enjoy simple gunsmithing projects and the small amount of time and money I put into freshening up an old gun and putting it back to work gives me a great deal of satisfaction.

Just hoping to clear up any misassumptions you might have made jOe, in the meantime have a nice day!

Steve


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