So, I am in the planning process for my next rifle.
My first, if anyone recalls, was "accidental" and was not planned. In essence, I wanted to throw together a TC flinter and ended up doing much more.
This one I want to plan better.
I am really leaning toward something in the style of...Or with influences of Beck, Haines or Dickert.
Not looking to make an exact replica of any one rifle. But would like a nice rifle in that style that would suit me well in the timber.
Right now I am looking at:
Rice 42" Golden Age C weight in 58 caliber.
Stock..Knob Mountain has a few Beck options. The Fred Miller large Beck has caught my eye. Probably a low-mid grade...#3-#4.
Lock...I know the small Siler is the appropriate lock. I don't know if a full sized Siler would look out of place or ruin the look? Like I said, hunting rifle and looking for reliability foremost.
Furniture, if I get the stock from Knob Mountain, probably order their Beck furniture...Unless someone else makes more appropriate or nicer Beck furniture?
Trigger, I'm not sure. Input would be appreciated there.
Wooden patch box most likely.
Any thoughts?
Does anyone have input on good Beck precarves? Is the Beck better built from a plank? (Not completely opposed to that either..But this is my 2nd attempt. A good precarve may give me a good head start.
Thoughts on the barrel? Not sure how it will feel/balance. I want a 58cal but don't want to goto the size/weight of a D weight. Not completely opposed to a 54cal if it'll feel and balance and handle better..
Thanx for any input! Like I said, trying to plan this better. Right now, planning and decision making as well as learning.