Author Topic: Lyman Great Plains Rifle  (Read 15706 times)

Dave K

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Re: Lyman Great Plains Rifle
« Reply #25 on: June 16, 2009, 03:58:22 AM »
When did Lyman add the engraving to the lock? My old GPR perc. lock is as plain as can be.

Offline B Shipman

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Re: Lyman Great Plains Rifle
« Reply #26 on: June 16, 2009, 07:51:13 AM »
Taylor, that's what I'm talking about. Much nicer shape around the lock.

When I was doing this, of course the didn't have the replacement locks. Remember that this adds a lot to the price of the kit (entirely worth it). At the time, I wouldn't do one in flint. Just didn't work that well.


Otter

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Re: Lyman Great Plains Rifle
« Reply #27 on: June 16, 2009, 06:17:02 PM »
The Lyman "kits" are an easy build, assuming you have just a minimal amount of talent and skills. I have both perc .50 and .54. Since I got the .54, the .50 just sits in the safe. I agree with what several others have said - the Lyman GPR is, IMHO, the best commercially made, mass produced muzzleloader available. Go with the .54, you won't regret it . . .