looking to buy?
#1
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looking to buy?
Now that I am shooting on a regular basis, I would like to broaden the experience. I have been toying with the idea of something a little more traditional and maybe a percussion would be the next purchase. Any suggestions that won't break the bank? I think I would like a shorter barrel, light weight and primarily shoot round balls.
Any suggestions on what would be good to get started?
Any suggestions on what would be good to get started?
#3
RE: looking to buy?
I would go with a 54cal if I were you since you are getting a traditional rifle. A good one to consider is a Lyman Trade Rifle. You will have to scroll down a ways. The Great Plains rifles are nice but they have a longer barrel and cost more. Scroll down a ways and you will find the Trade rifles.
http://dnrsports.com/acatalog/Lyman_Muzzleloaders.html
http://dnrsports.com/acatalog/Lyman_Muzzleloaders.html
#4
RE: looking to buy?
Short barrel, roundball shooter, traditional style... Lyman Deerstalker (not the carbine because they are 1:24 twist). Another one would be a Tradition's PA Pellet. They come in flintlock and percussion. They also have a short then normal barrel.
Actually the Tradition's PA Pellet has a removable breech plug, will handle up to 150 grains of pellets, andare very reasonable.That is where I would look at.
Actually the Tradition's PA Pellet has a removable breech plug, will handle up to 150 grains of pellets, andare very reasonable.That is where I would look at.
#5
RE: looking to buy?
If a 28" barrel does not bother you... then look at the used Renegades, Lyman Trade Rifles, or one of the Cabela's. But to keep costs down, watch the auction boards. You can get them for $150.00- $250.00. I like the Renegades and Trade Rifles. I do not mind that extra couple inches.
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RE: looking to buy?
ORIGINAL: oldrookie
Now that I am shooting on a regular basis, I would like to broaden the experience. I have been toying with the idea of something a little more traditional and maybe a percussion would be the next purchase. Any suggestions that won't break the bank? I think I would like a shorter barrel, light weight and primarily shoot round balls.
Any suggestions on what would be good to get started?
Now that I am shooting on a regular basis, I would like to broaden the experience. I have been toying with the idea of something a little more traditional and maybe a percussion would be the next purchase. Any suggestions that won't break the bank? I think I would like a shorter barrel, light weight and primarily shoot round balls.
Any suggestions on what would be good to get started?
I got a 50 cal, but if your intending on shooting roundball at game get the 54, much better power. The TC percussion would be a great rifle in a Hawken or a Renegade. Hawken they still make, Renegades they don't, but there are a lot of them around. Fun to shoot. Good luck,Oldrookie.
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RE: looking to buy?
http://missouriwhitetails.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=38508 might work out for you.
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RE: looking to buy?
ORIGINAL: Underclocked
http://missouriwhitetails.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=38508 might work out for you.
http://missouriwhitetails.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=38508 might work out for you.
#10
RE: looking to buy?
Oldrookie,
I can't be 100% sure but it looks like my Traditions Deerhunter carbine (50 cal.). If so it has a 1/48 twist. I have taken more deer with that rifle than any other. (I've had it for about 20 years or so)
I can't be 100% sure but it looks like my Traditions Deerhunter carbine (50 cal.). If so it has a 1/48 twist. I have taken more deer with that rifle than any other. (I've had it for about 20 years or so)