I have been looking at the Swedish Remington Rolling Block rifles that can be obtained for a decent price in the Tradex site.
Have not yet researched the action much but the wiki page gives a bit of history and it would seem like a strong enough action to adapt a modern cartridge to. I was thinking something small for the gopher patch, perhaps 22 K-Hornet or 17 Hornet. In this case it would no longer be considered an antique but with the demise of the LGR it will not be much hassle.
The other thought was to use the action to make a Olde Tyme buffalo style rifle, in perhaps Sharps 50-90. By the time I get a .50 barrel and all the work done I could likely buy a repro Sharps, but its the project that gives me as much (if not more) pleasure than shooting the final project.
Would love to hear from any who have worked with the Remington Rolling Block.
Have not yet researched the action much but the wiki page gives a bit of history and it would seem like a strong enough action to adapt a modern cartridge to. I was thinking something small for the gopher patch, perhaps 22 K-Hornet or 17 Hornet. In this case it would no longer be considered an antique but with the demise of the LGR it will not be much hassle.
The other thought was to use the action to make a Olde Tyme buffalo style rifle, in perhaps Sharps 50-90. By the time I get a .50 barrel and all the work done I could likely buy a repro Sharps, but its the project that gives me as much (if not more) pleasure than shooting the final project.
Would love to hear from any who have worked with the Remington Rolling Block.