This is Jim Chamber's transitional (Edward Marshall) rifle. it was built by him
and it states on his site that it is what he personally hunts with. I think such
a rifle has alot going for it. It may appear ugly at first but it gets prettier
and prettier to me.

A transitional rifle like this has a shorter barrel but enough to burn all the
powder. 42" or 44" barrels are not needed. it's overkill.

It is similar to a Jaeger in stock design and everyone raves about how Jaegers
handle. The stock design is very suitable for .58 caliber or even larger and
will handle recoil well. Minimum .54 for deer or larger caliber is a better for
hunting. Bigger holes. Quicker kill. Less adrenaline in meat and easier
tracking.

You might be able to get away with a sling which would be practical. I wouldnt
put one on the Edward Marshall rifle though.

The rifle is on top

http://www.ricebarrels.com/index.html

Any comments?





--- In Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com, "preliner" <preliner@...> wrote:
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Jaeger sling. That may make a practical hunting rifle in .54 caliber or larger.
Chambers locks would be better though. Green mountain barrels arent the best.
Long Hammock, Rice or Getz barrels are better. Twist rate is important too.
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> --- In Muzzleloaders@yahoogroups.com, "preliner" <preliner@> wrote:
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> > Oh a 35 or 36" barrel would be long enough to burn all the powder period.
Something like a Jim Chambers pattern Edward Marshall rifle comes to mind for a
slightly longer barrel.
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