I had a notion that one day I would get an NEF sidekick or even better, a Handi Rifle in 45 acp / 7.62 x 39 / and 50 cal BP. Now it looks like all those dreams are for naught. For naught! This would've been my first BP gun.
As I understood it, the Sidekick was the perfect beginner gun: Easy to Clean, Accurate, Nice trigger, American Made, and CHEAP. Plus, call me crazy, but I like the idea of nice wood furniture on my BP Muzzleloader.
What do I do now? I see that Rossi BP Muzzleloader on Buds: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/803/products_id/80080
It looks very similar to the NEF. I don't hate Taurus. But is it the best option? I don't see any used Sidekicks on gunbroker... and I'm not sure I want a used BP anyway. Seems rust could be a real problem.
Any Suggestions?
As I understood it, the Sidekick was the perfect beginner gun: Easy to Clean, Accurate, Nice trigger, American Made, and CHEAP. Plus, call me crazy, but I like the idea of nice wood furniture on my BP Muzzleloader.
What do I do now? I see that Rossi BP Muzzleloader on Buds: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/803/products_id/80080
It looks very similar to the NEF. I don't hate Taurus. But is it the best option? I don't see any used Sidekicks on gunbroker... and I'm not sure I want a used BP anyway. Seems rust could be a real problem.
Any Suggestions?