Sandro Ventania
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Hey guys!
Of all muzzleloader lock systems, is inline considered the most accurate?
Of all muzzleloader lock systems, is inline considered the most accurate?
Lewis had a “trigger mod” which was actually a modification to the lock(tumbler) to make the trigger much better. I think that combined with lightening up the hammer can make the TC locks a really good one. I did both to the lock on my Renegade and put a double set ‘target trigger’ on it.(R.E.Davis Deerslayer trigger) I think i may lighten up the hammer even more someday. That combined with a .45cal Green Mntn lrh barrel and this will shoot as well as most of my inlines, with the exception of a couple sml guns.Sandro, Ill take a swing at this.
Fast lock systems on rifles or muzzle loaders do assist or contribute to accuracy. But are not accurate themselves. Reducing "lock Time" contributes to accuracy. I would say that an inline has shorter lock time than a traditional cap and ball style gun. However. We used to have a fellow here called Idaho Lewis. He used a traditional side lock in a 45 caliber to shoot I think 1000 yards plus. I think he has videos on you tube.
Lock time or action time refers to the time interval (often measured in milliseconds) from when the trigger of a firearm is activated until the firing pin strikes the primer, and depends on the design of the firing mechanism. A long lock time increases the probability of the shooter pulling the sights away from the target before the bullet has left the barrel, a common shooter error which can lead to poor hits or even misses. Shooters can therefore tend to experience better precision using firearms with a shorter lock time, and short lock times are especially sought after for shooting competitions which require high precision on small targets from unstable positions, such as the standing offhand position.
I dont think its safe to say that inlines are more accurate than traditional sidelock. Inlines may be easier for a fellow to pick up and shoot to hit a target. Especially with scopes and such.
Its the guy behind the gun that counts.
Kinda feel like I went in a circle but ended up in a corner.
Im sure someone else can clarify this.
I agree, but i think your going to get some argument on it.I have a feeling that all else being equal, a well built bolt action is probably the most accurate.
I love the underhammer action! I'm fascinated by the quick and simple action of underhammers. In competitions, underhammers are a class apart, as they are far superior to sidelocks. There used to be inlines, does anyone have any idea why they weren't popular?
I’d say the bolt guns have the edge simply because of the rifle stock differences between the two systems …the one piece ridged stock most likely interfaces better with the shooter along with a firing pin ignition as opposed to a slightly slower hammer fall.As much as I like my break open single shots, they can't hold a candle to my bolt guns. The difference is small but for shear accuracy going over the 300yd mark into 400 & beyond, my bolt guns rule. I am not a paper puncher but my measurements are a minute of a deer or a fox. I have not played with, used or do I own a smokeless muzzleloader so I can't compare there.
If you are inclined to read about blackpowder arms, Major Ned Roberts wrote a book about caplocks (The muzzle-loading cap lock rifle / by Ned H. Roberts.). It was an eye openers for me on the accuracy these turn of the century rifles achieved before the introduction of cartridge ammunition. Many of his finding ring true today.
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