questions about .54 lyman great plains flintlock

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hello.  i was out looking for my first flintlock today and not knowing anything about them i had some questions.   i found a mint used one for $300   they said it was a 1:32 twist.  my understanding is that is good for sabots and such.   what are the good bad and ugly with these rifles?  thanks. 

[quickdtoo]

Someone is confused, the GPR has a 32" barrel with a 1:60" twist, great for round ball.

Tim

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/muzzle-loaders/great-plains-rifle.php

[original]

maybe it was the great plains hunter.  they said it was 1:32 so i guess that was the one.  either way it seems like a great deal.    i know the 1:60 shoots the round ball and the 1:32 shoots the sabots.   is there a big difference in the way they shoot?  i have heard the lyman name before and have been told it is a good one.    thanks again Tim, this is a great site and if it was not for this site i would have never gone with the handi's and i am glad i did.  thanks. 

[quickdtoo]

The Hunter has a fast twist, you'll have to discuss sabots in the Modern forum tho. http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,102791.msg1098280539.html#msg1098280539

Tim

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/muzzle-loaders/great-plains-hunter.php

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oh. thanks again tim.   i didnt know i was on the wrong page.  thanks

[Winter Hawk]

It should shoot the Lee R.E.A.L. bullets real great, though!

-WH-