Finished Lehigh

[Daryl]

Nice job on the muzzle, Mike. However, it might still be a bit sharp on the lands - or not, up to you.

[Mike Lyons]

Nice job on the muzzle, Mike. However, it might still be a bit sharp on the lands - or not, up to you.

Thanks Brian.  I’ll be trying.  Daryl,  I’ve never messed with a muzzle.  That’s strait from Rice,  I haven’t touched it. I’ll have to research some of your posts to see what I need to do. 

Mike

[Ed Wenger]

Very nicely done rifle..., excellent work!   Best,

    Ed

[oldtravler61]

  Mike that is one of the best looking Leheighs...I have ever seen... One beautiful rifle...Be real proud of this one...Oldtravler

[Daryl]

Here is is, Mike. Rotate the bl. every 10 seconds or so to keep the 'champher' true.
Nicely rounded into the bore is what you are looking for. This is the proper angles for moving metal (the ball's metal with patch, into the grooves)
Some folks seem to have success with looser loads - I haven't.  I am sure this type of crown and loading have helped me win at rendezvous as well
as here on the postal matches. I'm 70 yrs. old and don't shoot anywhere near as well as I used to, but still hold my own. I am sure my loading & muzzle
finishing practices have helped me to maintain this level of proficiency. Taylor's too.



Taylor's muzzles:



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[Mike Lyons]

Thanks for the information Daryl.  I’ll give it a shot.

[alacran]

I think you did a very fine job on this rifle. I know a lot of you are enamored with Lehighs, and are well versed in all their subtleties. I am not. However I like the way you finished the rifle and your carving. Overall fit and finish is very good. Mostly I like the fact that you did not "antique it". A beautiful rifle indeed.