For the Love of Southern Rifles - A Conversation with Ben Quearry
Feb 01, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 71
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Episode description
Today we're talking with Benjamin Quearry about his history in muzzleloading, and what he loves about the American Southern Mountain Rifle.
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Topics & Timestamps
00:01:00 How Ben got started
00:53:00 Ben's drawing Plans - https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=84157
01:32:00 Gunsmith of Williamsburg
01:35:00 Southern Rifles and their changes
01:43:00 What brings you back to the southern rifle?
01:48 Tips for the aspiring Craftsman
Ben's Recommendations
Books -
- Fox Fire 5
- Complete Modern Blacksmith
- Recreating the American Longrifle
- Gunsmith of Grenville County
- $50 Knife Shop
- Knife in Homespun America by Madison Grant
Links
- American Longrifles Forum
- Ben's instagram
- Ben's email - Gunmakershall@gmail.com
- Gunmaker's Hall Video Tour
- Mcinturf Rifle Video Tour
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