I am considering getting a, Enfield style rifled musket. I know they were not and probably are not made in Enfield but that is OK. I am looking for a modern reproduction of one, or an original... whichever is less expensive.
What could I expect to pay for whichever is less expensive? How much are musket balls for it, minie balls? Where can I get percussion caps and are they very expensive? What about black powder? In all, how much should I expect to pay per shot?
(The Enfield is the rifled muzzle loader used by the Confederacy)
2007-10-13 10:18:10 · 3 answers · asked by Colter B 5 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
see the link...looks like good choices here.
2007-10-13 12:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reproduction is MUCH less expensive than an original.
Check either Dixie Gun Works at www.dixiegun.com or Cabella's at www.cabellas.com. Another place is Track of The Wolf but I don't know their web site. All carry the 3 band Enfield that you are looking for. All also carry the various items about which you are asking.
2007-10-13 14:37:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dixie gun works has a reproduction three band enfield rifle for $715
here is a link
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=916&osCsid=0d38fed22ef210e1ed7fe01160746ce9
pyrodex rs is about $13 a pound at 60gr ahot that is about 33 shots per pound or about $0.39 per shot
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=331835&t=11082005
the miniballs are $20.5 per 50 or about $0.41 per shot
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=13049&osCsid=0d38fed22ef210e1ed7fe01160746ce9
round balls are $925 per 50 or about $0.19 per shot
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_99_311_312&products_id=12125&osCsid=0d38fed22ef210e1ed7fe01160746ce9
musket caps are $6.95 per 100 or about $0.07 per shot
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_99_315&products_id=3635&osCsid=0d38fed22ef210e1ed7fe01160746ce9
so it will cost about
$0.87 per shot shooting minnie balls or about
$0.65 per shot for patched round balls it will be a penny or two higher because I did not add the patch because I cut mine from pillow ticking I buy by the yard for a craft store
hope this helps
2007-10-14 03:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋