Recent content by Brock Golson

I love the M1D. I had one once and there are times I wish I had not sold it. I sold it to get a WW2 1943 M1 Garand. I love the vintage snipers though!

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Here is a link to pictures of Capt Jack Hinson's Sniper Rifle he used in the war. The author of the book that was written about Jack Hinson in the Civil War is now the proud owner of Jack's rifle. These photos was taken at a book signing event. You can read a...

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Here is a very interesting story about a Confederate Sniper that did not want to be part of the war. This a story about a father that seeked revenge for the death of his two sons. http://www.thekentuckycivilwarbugle.com/2010-2Qpages/mckenney.html Brock

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Since we were talking about the history of long range snipers with muzzleloaders I figured I would post this, http://www.thehistorychannelclub.com/articles/articletype/articleview/articleid/54/civil-war-snipers Very awesome long range shots past a 1000 yards...

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? This brings a whole new meaning to the founding fathers of long range shooting. What such incredible rifles!

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Sounds like the Whitworth was the shiznit back in the day for accurate long range shooting. Taking 700 yards plus shots with a muzzleloader and hitting the mark is very impressive.

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? I bet that Rogers Rangers camp would be pretty awesome to see.

Re: New Mcree My buddy here in Dothan, AL just bought one. He is a member here on the Hide and he loves his. I was able to fondle it last week and I must say I have wanted one ever since. Very very nice!

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Thanks the info on the forum. Gonna have to head over there and see if I can learn something.

Re: 1903, sniper clone Great looking rifle and it looks like it can shoot. Please give the details of your clone. Who did your drill and tapping for the barrel mount?

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Wow these are some really nice rifles. I never knew people still get into the custom building of these old smoke poles.

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? I think it would be awesome to have one in the collection to be able to take out and shoot and get a feel of what it was like to shoot long range back in the day. Brock

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? Cabela's has these rifles as well http://www.cabelas.com/civil-war-1861-springfield.shtml Brock

Re: muzzleloader sniper rifles? What a awesome topic to start. Getting back to the roots of sniper rifles. If anyone is thinking about building a reproduction civil war sniper rifle, I found these websites, Scope...

Re: Just joined! And Just bought a new setup... Wow! Great looking rifle. You must have a very long range to be able to stretch out the 338.