The #5 is hard to beat for a really effective rifle, but, of course, Ballards are not the most robust design. Since I only shoot blackpowder, that's really not an issue.

The Ballard is also affordable. I could ever afford a 100% original Sharps that is in good enough shape that I would hunt with it. I could find a roller, but I am not much of a fan of them for some reason.


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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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