On Thu, 5 Feb 2015 08:43:25 -0600, "Terry Coombs"
wrote:

Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 4 Feb 2015 22:17:47 -0600, "Terry Coombs"
wrote:
Did you know that it's
possible to convert a sidelock percussion arm to use modern boxer
primers ?

No, and that's not just because I'd never heard the term "sidelock"
before, either. :/ I like my guns to be semi-automatic, so I've
never looked into muzzleloading, single actions, or things of that
sort.

I like 'em all , and have or have owned most types . My personal
preference is for bolt actions with high-power scopes ... but semi-autos and
SA revolvers are fun too . The only type that has no place in my collection
is a full auto . I think they're a waste of ammo in most cases ... though in
full combat situations they can be quite handy .

Agreed. Full auto has its very tiny niche application: Downing (as
fast as possible) as many rioters/foreign soldiers which are running
at you. If you can't miss and there are lots of them, a full auto is
just fine. But people sure waste ammo with them. I wonder if even
the select fire (2-3 rounds) on M-16s is truly warranted, or just a
lesser waste of ammo than full-auto.

--
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds
are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her
tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the
existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of
the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
-- Thomas Jefferson