cold shot Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I'm almost finished with my mauser rifles, I'ld be interested in gewtting some insight on which B.P. rifle and equipment to consider. I've been looking at the Hawkins ball and cap at Cabelas. Could you guys clue me in on which way to go? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Howdy Straight Shooter! If you go side hammer percussion,and I think you should stick with .50 cal.Lyman,Traditions,and Thompson are my favorites, and if you are going to hunt with them, get the hunting versions that have all dull metal,no shiny brass,and a regular butt plate.Those cresent shaped butt plates are pretty, but murder on your shoulder. I hunt with a Thompson Renegade in .54, which is overkill. The only way to buy your first front stuffer is to hit the pawnshops. They don't have a big market and are good bargains.Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzRednek Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Order a catalog (or more correctly called a wish book) from Dixie Gun Works. The book has all kinds of muzzle loaders and accesories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Stuart Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 Rust is a big problem to look for in BP rifles. Some people forget to clean them and they rust in the breech of the rifle. If it has much rust in the bore I would stay away unless you are pretty good at lapping barrels. I find the side locks to be more fun and challenging but thats my opinion. They are less costly to shoot than a sabot style round but they dont shoot as accurate as inlines. But I have killed everything I've shot at and I hunt with patched round balls. If you want long range accuracy you should shoot an inline, but if you want a bit more of a challenge I would recomend an antique style sidelock. Happy Hunting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brottenberger Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hi Stright Shooter, While I believe all firearms are a personnel. I can offer my experience. I have been shooting the same Thompson Center Hawken for 30 years and a TC Renagade for 15. I love them. In addition, TC has stood by its lifetime warranty. I have had 1 stock replaced, after 15 years it started to deveop a crack in the tang/trigger area, TC redesigned its flintlock some years ago - that was replaced, and have other small parts replaced - all for free. To me that offsets the higher price. I suggest that you got to asporting goods store that sells a wide varity of BP guns and see which one fits you best. It will just feel right. Then check the company's reputation and warranty. One word of caution, real black powder can be hard to come by, so unless you are really drawn to flintlocks, stay with caps or inlines. Like Paul S said, keep them clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Buy your black powder online and you will be fine. I'm a flinter, and plan to stay that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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