I want a flintlock. Simple as that. Here is the dilema though; I don't know which to buy. I was looking at Traditions Kentucky rifles in flint and they looked nice. My question is: are they any good? If not what do you reccomend? I dont want to spend more than $400. I like the rifles, but also like the trade guns a few places advertise, as well as fowlers.Any help would be appriciated, thanks.
I'm Looking for a Flintlock
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I would not buy a Traditions flintlock. They are OK in caplocks but I would not trust the quality of their flintlock guns. There is nothing more annoying than constant misfires from a cheap flintlock.
Look around for a Thompson/Center. They are a top-quality gun. Very reliable. A used one will run less than $400, maybe even less than $300 now that hunting season is over.
I've owned a T/C flint Renegade for 15 years and it has never failed me.
Look around for a Thompson/Center. They are a top-quality gun. Very reliable. A used one will run less than $400, maybe even less than $300 now that hunting season is over.
I've owned a T/C flint Renegade for 15 years and it has never failed me.
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I've looked at T/C and while they are fine guns I was looking for something more traditional like this. On the subject of Traditions, I have a cousin who owns a caplock Hawken and its pretty reliable and accurate. I had heard bad things from some flintlock owners and some good so I wasn't really sure. Anyway I've had this lined up as possible purchase too, it comes with a starter kit (for a little more cash):
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&indexId=cat601141&hasJS=true
I also like the Kentucky:http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&indexId=cat601141&hasJS=true
The Cabela's rifles are made by the same company that makes the Lyman rifles.I have a Cabela's flint Hawken and it looks good and is very accurate at 75 yards with a patched roundball.
flintlock choice
the cabela`s blue ridge rifle is an exact copy of the hatfield squirrel rifle , except that it has a walnut instead of a curly maple stock . they are`nt bad rifles , I owned a hatfield for a few years , and found it to be fairly reliable , and accurate , and see no reason why the same would not be true of the blue ridge ! besides , the longrifles just have a certain look about them !
the cabela`s blue ridge rifle is an exact copy of the hatfield squirrel rifle , except that it has a walnut instead of a curly maple stock . they are`nt bad rifles , I owned a hatfield for a few years , and found it to be fairly reliable , and accurate , and see no reason why the same would not be true of the blue ridge ! besides , the longrifles just have a certain look about them !
The cabellas rifle in question is made by Pedersoli of Italy. I had one for a while but returned it because the double set triggers wouldn't function. Probably a fluke. Otherwise, it was a nicely made rifle with excellent ignition (flintlock) and perfect metal to wood fit.
I was going to have them send me a replacement but opted for a custom built Pennsylvania instead from a local builder. For the price, I recommend the Cabella's rifle.
I was going to have them send me a replacement but opted for a custom built Pennsylvania instead from a local builder. For the price, I recommend the Cabella's rifle.
Who needs cheap low quality imports?
Why buy a cheap and poorly made import? Buy an American made Thompson/Center! It will work fine right out of the box, is covered by one of the better customer services in the industry, and will still be in use by your grandchildren. Their Hawkens are available direct, www.tcarms.com the Renegades from their custom shop (the link is on their website) and can still be had in percussion or flintlock in a variety of calibers. If that's not enough, you can get drop-in barrels for them from Green Mtn Rifle Barrels, www.gmriflebarrel.com made in .32 up to .58 cal that will shoot better than MOA (often MUCH better) for reasonable cost. TC makes the best commercially made locks available anywhere, in my not-so-humble-opinion. If more people would buy them, we wouldn't have to put up with these poorly made Italian imports and we could keep more hard working Americans working on producing traditional styles instead of seeing the guns discontinued and the skilled machinists downsized in favor of cheap imported inlines.
Do you want a pretty wall hanger or a real gun?
Why buy a cheap and poorly made import? Buy an American made Thompson/Center! It will work fine right out of the box, is covered by one of the better customer services in the industry, and will still be in use by your grandchildren. Their Hawkens are available direct, www.tcarms.com the Renegades from their custom shop (the link is on their website) and can still be had in percussion or flintlock in a variety of calibers. If that's not enough, you can get drop-in barrels for them from Green Mtn Rifle Barrels, www.gmriflebarrel.com made in .32 up to .58 cal that will shoot better than MOA (often MUCH better) for reasonable cost. TC makes the best commercially made locks available anywhere, in my not-so-humble-opinion. If more people would buy them, we wouldn't have to put up with these poorly made Italian imports and we could keep more hard working Americans working on producing traditional styles instead of seeing the guns discontinued and the skilled machinists downsized in favor of cheap imported inlines.
Do you want a pretty wall hanger or a real gun?
Versifier said:Why buy a cheap and poorly made import? Buy an American made Thompson/Center! It will work fine right out of the box, is covered by one of the better customer services in the industry, and will still be in use by your grandchildren. Their Hawkens are available direct, www.tcarms.com the Renegades from their custom shop (the link is on their website) and can still be had in percussion or flintlock in a variety of calibers. If that's not enough, you can get drop-in barrels for them from Green Mtn Rifle Barrels, www.gmriflebarrel.com made in .32 up to .58 cal that will shoot better than MOA (often MUCH better) for reasonable cost. TC makes the best commercially made locks available anywhere, in my not-so-humble-opinion. If more people would buy them, we wouldn't have to put up with these poorly made Italian imports and we could keep more hard working Americans working on producing traditional styles instead of seeing the guns discontinued and the skilled machinists downsized in favor of cheap imported inlines.
Do you want a pretty wall hanger or a real gun?
I have a percussion(used) T/C Hawkin that I bought at flea market in excellant condition for 150.00 and its a great rifle. However I wanted a long rifle, not another Hawken. I went ahead and bought the flintlock in question(blue ridge).
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