Gemmer Hawken vs. Lyman GPR

BuffaloBPHunter · Jun 11, 2024

Someone who has handled or shot both: how does the Investarms Gemmer Hawken compare to the Lyman GPR in terms of fit and finish and QC? I understand Lymans are Investarms rifles imported by Lyman, but I have heard that QC has both improved and gotten worse since Lyman stopped importing them. Any opinions here?

Frontstuffer070 · Jun 11, 2024

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leadhoarder · Jun 13, 2024

I have one of each unfortunately my Lyman was a factory build and my Gemmer is a kit build that someone else put together. It would be unfair to draw a conclusion to your question from them.

Gtrubicon · Jun 13, 2024

leadhoarder said:
I have one of each unfortunately my Lyman was a factory build and my Gemmer is a kit build that someone else put together. It would be unfair to draw a conclusion to your question from them.

I would love to hear your opinion between the two, even though one was factory built and one was a kit. Are there any stark differences in ant areas between the two makes?

Old Walt · Jun 15, 2024

Can't say anything about Lyman... The Investarm Gemmer Hawken kit I have has quite a few quality control issues. Its like no one looked at it before chucking it in the box. Pins drill crooked in the end cap and almost not in the wood on one side, all screw holes were off and will have to be doweled, barrel dovetail had horrible milling job just to name a few things.. Maybe a factory assembled model would have been higher quality..

CascadeRob · Jun 20, 2024

I also would love to hear from folks. I’ve been eyeing a Gemmer Hawken Lefty flinter for awhile. After a completely failed kit purchase a year ago, the thing was unacceptable and I threw it away after (I will not name companies) refused a return. But for $800 is it really worth it??

Stykbow · Jun 20, 2024

I have no experience with the Gemmer, but I’ll say this about the GPR. I bought one new right before they went away. It’s a production rifle so I didn’t expect “custom gun” fit and finish, but I couldn’t complain about what I got for the price. Short of the wood being a little proud at some points and a muddy looking finish to the stock I have nothing bad to say about it and it’s a fine shooter. If you can find one in good shape at a decent price you better snatch it up.

morehops52 · Jun 20, 2024

I have multiple lymans but no Investarms. All of my Lymans are acceptable in quality and accuracy. There are not a high end product but do what they are intended to do very well. For the prices i paid for them they are well worth it IMO. My GPH (1:32) shoots accurately and I have had no issues in 20 years.

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