Excellent quality, and known for rugged dependability, we highly recommend these Lyman black powder rifle and pistols. Note about barrel 'Twist'- if you plan to use traditional balls, order the slower twist barrels (1/60 for example). If you plan to use modern projectiles, such as the PowerBelts, choose a faster rate of twist (1/32 for example). If you would like to shoot both types of bullets, consider the Great Plains with 1/66 Twist. Then you simply order the extra 'Hunter' barrel (1/32 twist)!
Q: Where are the Lyman rifles made?
A: These are made in Italy, by Investarm.
Q: What are the stocks made of?
A: These are European Walnut.
Q: What is the thread size of the nipples?
A: These are 6 x .75mm. The touch hole liner (for flintlocks) is the same.
Q: I have a Great Plains Rifle. Can I just purchase the Hunter barrel to convert it to shooting conical bullets?
A: Yes, the stocks are the same. The new barrel will come with a matched tang which will need to replace your existing tang on the rifle.
Q: Can I convert my rifle from percussion or flint?
A: No, this will require modification to the stock which cannot be converted back to its original condition. You would also need to purchase a new lock assembly and barrel. It actually would be less expensive to purchase a new rifle.
Q: Can I use musket nipples on my rifle?
A: No, we do not recommend the use of musket nipples on our rifles.
Q: What size cap do I use?
A: All our percussion rifles use a #11 cap.
Q: My Great Plains Rifle came with two wedges. One is slightly longer than the other. Should it be?
A: Yes, the longer wedge will go into the rear, the shorter wedge fits into the front.
Q: My Great Plains rifle shoots low at 50 yards. What do I do?
A: The Great Plains and Trade rifles come with a blade type front sight which you can file gradually to raise the bullet impact.
Q: Can I shoot Pyrodex in my Lyman rifle?
A: Yes, you can use either Pyrodex RS or Pyrodex Select by volume. We do not recommend using the pellets however, as this will cause ignition problems.
Q: Do the wedges go into the rifle from left to right or from right to left?
A: They are installed from the right to the left. This is true for both right and left handed rifles.
