Trends in longrifle building

[Dphariss]

Interesting.  Southgate's work during his lifetime was accepted and praised as an example and continuation of the traditional Kentucky/Penna rifle. His interpretation of the traditional rifle for practical use.  In the mean time, we have become enlightened and Southgate's work is denigrated.  By what standard ?

Not universally praised.

Dan

[J. Talbert]

Likes and dislikes aside,  for me there are also practical boundaries.  At my age, with my experience, my skill level, and the amount of time I'm willing to devote to this hobby,  I'll be darned happy if I can make some more nice interpretations of traditional longrifles, and perhaps a copy along the way (to prove to myself that I can).

I'm still learning the vocabulary,  I'm not ready to write a "Classic".

A man's gotta know his limitations...   

Jeff

[Ken G]

This has been a real interesting topic and there have been some good post but we have drifted from the original question.  Lets move on.
Cheers,
Ken