posted here and elsewhere, as a courtesy ...
Evening All,
Thanks to those who have followed my retrogression from hotshot semiautos and AR to the new Ruger .45 Colt Blackhawk. The next itch is a replica 1800's big bore, tang sighted rifle. Specs to follow in a different post. Question of the day is about strength of various actions. Understanding, please that I'm not trying to replicate .458 WM, nor Ruger #1, etc.
Specifically: I *think* I understand the falling block is the "strongest" action. Followed closely by a falling block, then modern, or equaled by modern lever. How close am I to rating actions, regardless of loadings?
I'll follow up with specific makers/importers {Pedersoli,Taylor, Sharps, etc) inquiries next.
Thanks,
-jb, learning big mouths short and long
Evening All,
Thanks to those who have followed my retrogression from hotshot semiautos and AR to the new Ruger .45 Colt Blackhawk. The next itch is a replica 1800's big bore, tang sighted rifle. Specs to follow in a different post. Question of the day is about strength of various actions. Understanding, please that I'm not trying to replicate .458 WM, nor Ruger #1, etc.
Specifically: I *think* I understand the falling block is the "strongest" action. Followed closely by a falling block, then modern, or equaled by modern lever. How close am I to rating actions, regardless of loadings?
I'll follow up with specific makers/importers {Pedersoli,Taylor, Sharps, etc) inquiries next.
Thanks,
-jb, learning big mouths short and long