Colonial American Longrifle — caliber-by-caliber notes

.50 rifled = lightest recoil, effective on deer, sensible default. .54 rifled = step up in power. .54 smooth = round ball or shot (confirm state legality). .58 rifled = largest, most knockdown power. .58 smooth = largest smoothbore, same versatility as .54 smooth scaled up.

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