Firing a 10-Bore Flintlock Rifle

By Bob Owens

This is a very rare 10-bore flintlock rifle, which fires a .760-caliber, 660-grain ball, propelled by 185-200 grains of black powder to 1,584 feet-per-second. The muzzle energy is generated is 3,678 ft/lbs.

Better your shoulder than mine!

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