Hi all,
I am considering a Remington New Model and I am looking for some advice/recommendations/thoughts, etc
Some background: Currently I am not competing in muzzleloading events but would like to - at least locally to start. With that in mind I would like to ensure I get something that would be legal for use in all matches. The thing that makes me overthink my purchase is that USIMLC rules state, "Rifling of replica revolvers must be of the original style" - but it also looks like they may be revising their standards in regards to what is allowed.
Here are a few I am considering - in no particular order:
1. Remington Pattern Pedersoli Target
This has been reviewed well by CapnBall on YouTube and I have a Pedersoli Pennsylvania flintlock in .32 caliber I really like. In addition, I believe it has been used to win Medals in MLAIC events.
2. Taylor& Co Uberti 1858 Remington New Army 8" Black Rock Finish - I would then send this out to be tuned (GoonsGunWOrks?) This model has the dovetailed front site and the forged frame - the black Rock Finish is a nitride finish I believe. I already own an Uberti 1851 London that has about 1000 rounds through it and is still going strong.
3. Hege-Uberti - more expensive and a little more trouble to purchase - but also highly regarded - I do not know a lot about them.
4. Dixie Gun Works Pietta? Not trying to be closed-minded, but I probably cannot get over the mental hurdle of paying $950 for a Pietta. I can purchase the Pedersoli for less (Buffalo Arms has them for $872) - However, this Pietta may be a great gun?
Any others I am missing?
Thanks for looking and any feedback.
Chris
I am considering a Remington New Model and I am looking for some advice/recommendations/thoughts, etc
Some background: Currently I am not competing in muzzleloading events but would like to - at least locally to start. With that in mind I would like to ensure I get something that would be legal for use in all matches. The thing that makes me overthink my purchase is that USIMLC rules state, "Rifling of replica revolvers must be of the original style" - but it also looks like they may be revising their standards in regards to what is allowed.
Here are a few I am considering - in no particular order:
1. Remington Pattern Pedersoli Target
This has been reviewed well by CapnBall on YouTube and I have a Pedersoli Pennsylvania flintlock in .32 caliber I really like. In addition, I believe it has been used to win Medals in MLAIC events.
2. Taylor& Co Uberti 1858 Remington New Army 8" Black Rock Finish - I would then send this out to be tuned (GoonsGunWOrks?) This model has the dovetailed front site and the forged frame - the black Rock Finish is a nitride finish I believe. I already own an Uberti 1851 London that has about 1000 rounds through it and is still going strong.
3. Hege-Uberti - more expensive and a little more trouble to purchase - but also highly regarded - I do not know a lot about them.
4. Dixie Gun Works Pietta? Not trying to be closed-minded, but I probably cannot get over the mental hurdle of paying $950 for a Pietta. I can purchase the Pedersoli for less (Buffalo Arms has them for $872) - However, this Pietta may be a great gun?
Any others I am missing?
Thanks for looking and any feedback.
Chris