I have a chance to pick up either a used Lyman Great Plains 54 cal percussion or a used Thompson Center Hawken .54 percussion. Assuming the price and condition are the same, what are the opinions of both these rifles. The only use I am considering is to get my feet wet in the black powder world. I like the history involved in the era. Targets, yes. Hunting, not at first.
Thanks,
-cadjak
Thanks,
-cadjak