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8. Thanks for the info. I figured on the Sharps, but the rockers is a new one...

Sun Nov 3, 2013, 09:32 PM

Nov 2013

I've read where "rockers" is shorthand for "rocking chairs," a descriptor of a "big rack," which also suggests big calibers.

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General Gun deer season starts in Texas Saturday! [View all] Eleanors38 Oct 2013 OP

You bloodthirsty genocidal murdering evil inhuman maniac! sir pball Oct 2013 #1

It's sadly virtually impossible sir pball Oct 2013 #3

Got two of my rockers and a Sharps ready. oneshooter Oct 2013 #4

"rockers" and Sharps? Rogers and Hart? Eleanors38 Oct 2013 #6

" Rockers", Flintlock rifles, 50 Longrifle and 62 caliber Hawkin oneshooter Nov 2013 #7

Beautiful rifle. My, that .45 suggests a minimalist caliber until Eleanors38 Nov 2013 #10

I shoot the Sharps on a regular basis. oneshooter Nov 2013 #11

I have gotten too lazy to go hunting any more. ManiacJoe Oct 2013 #5