Chowme.
We don't really argue. We just offer up diverse ideas and differing opinions. If you want a full set of options, you must stir the pot now and then. Just look at the neat ideas we learned. I don't learn much on these subjects any more because I have been doing it so long. I learned something new on this subject because you brought it up. That is a big deal for me. Thanks for steering the pot.
Jerry,
I'm glad I stirred the pot and generated discussion. That is indeed the value of this forum, I'm glad that we have all learned something from this thread. I certainly have, and I have much more to learn.
I've seen countless pictures of your rifles, and admire them greatly.
Dave,
thank you for posting pictures of the method you used to build that patch box. It is ingenious, and has turned out beautifully. I had been following the progress of your build, and marvel at the precision with which you build. I also love the pictures of your rocket engine work! I've never done anything rocket related, but have an appreciation for thrust. I've flown a 24,000 pound airplane with 28,000 pounds of thrust from standing still to 15,000 feet in probably less than 2 minutes.
Anyway, back to topic:
I've stayed away from this topic for a few days partly because I've been working on other guns, shooting at a club shoot etc. , and partly because I just didn't want to get sucked in to a discussion about historically correct vs. mechanically correct or whatever else might have cropped up.
I haven't made any more progress, but will post pictures when I get the finial and lid inlet into the stock.
Cheers,
Norm
