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Offline Agodwin01

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« on: July 19, 2018, 10:02:41 AM »
Hi I am new to the forum. I would like to eventually build a large bore Gatling. I saw parts of what I think was a poor condition 1 inch gatling at a civil war show several years ago (could have been a hotchkiss) and I cant get it out of my mind. I am thinking about a 12 gauge (with BATF approval on a form 1) with counterbored barrels to get the 1 inch look. Or I could do a 50-70 with counterbored barrels. I am a long way from starting as I am without machine tools right now but they are coming in the near future.. I know this sounds ambitious so it may turn into an RG-G 22cal but you have to dream big. Lol

Offline Sparky_NY

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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2018, 11:02:53 AM »

Welcome, its good to see new interest.     I would recommend a 22 gat for starters.   It will give you a change to get familiar with all the parts and how they function.   Also, its LOTS cheaper !


Offline Dave

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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2018, 04:17:18 PM »

Welcome to the forum! Good advice above, Id suggest something in 5 or 6 barrels because making 10 of everything sucks! It burned me out!



Offline Agodwin01

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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2018, 02:32:19 AM »
I think I\'ll try a 6 barrel version in .22 that way if I make 10 of everything I\'ll have 6 good ones for the build. Lol

Offline Cutter

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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2018, 10:00:53 AM »


I think I\'ll try a 6 barrel version in .22 that way if I make 10 of everything I\'ll have 6 good ones for the build. Lol




 


 


Good choice , The fun level is the same

Good luck

Offline bruski

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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2018, 12:40:50 AM »

Glad to have you aboard, we are always looking for good new advice from members.


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