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Yep not uncommon to see in original muzzle loaders.I have a .50 Cal. muzzle loading rifle that's barrel is smooth and only has rifling for the last 4 inches of the barrel.
I believe Andy said at one time, that this was fairly common.
Interesting; though wouldn't that potentially 'double engrave' the bullet, due to it's passing through the rifling twice? I would expect that to affect accuracy? On a breech-loader I could see it, but a muzzleloader; hummm.I have a .50 Cal. muzzle loading rifle that's barrel is smooth and only has rifling for the last 4 inches of the barrel.
That was very interesting. Thanks for posting.For modern rifle barrels, there are a couple high end barrel makers who cut progressive gain twist barrels, Bartlein for one. Their site FAQ has more info if interested.
The video below from Joe Carlos explains most of the Service Rifle applications, but some are using them in the faster chamberings.