SpringThunder
32 Cal
Hey there guys and maybe gals.
I've been kicking around the idea of getting a percussion rifle for a long time. Even more so now that Knight has doubled there price on their rifles. Don't think the 45 I bought was worth what I paid for it even though I've worked out it's kinks.
My only knowledge has been a kit rifle traditions hawkens from the late 70's to the mid 80's most likely. Love that rifle. Just can't be mine yet. Dad won't hand it down. Sentimental value and all.
I'd love to put a kit rifle together myself but would also just like to get right to shooting... So here's where the question rolls in. If you had an option to get a 50 or larger rifle for the option to use for the western states specifically, what would that rifle be and also why?
Suppose I could bring it out for deer season here as well. There's one chunk of ground here that has really got me wanting one more than anything just to be a Mountain man before I draw a real mountain man tag.
Shooting conicals and not prb. Maybe a buy once cry once option and an opposite of that.
Heck even bullet recommendations based on rifle twist would be a welcomed wealth of knowledge as well.
I'd enjoy putting together a 32 or 36 cal kit because I would be able to use that rifle chasing bushy tail much more than the occasions taking a 50 or bigger for elk or other big game. Kits aren't off the table but that's where I stand on that currently.
I'd maybe make it slightly modern by throwing a peep on it. Not necessarily modern but also not the most traditional?
I'm not well versed in traditional muzzleloaders by anymeans so any info is greatly appreciated.
I've been kicking around the idea of getting a percussion rifle for a long time. Even more so now that Knight has doubled there price on their rifles. Don't think the 45 I bought was worth what I paid for it even though I've worked out it's kinks.
My only knowledge has been a kit rifle traditions hawkens from the late 70's to the mid 80's most likely. Love that rifle. Just can't be mine yet. Dad won't hand it down. Sentimental value and all.
I'd love to put a kit rifle together myself but would also just like to get right to shooting... So here's where the question rolls in. If you had an option to get a 50 or larger rifle for the option to use for the western states specifically, what would that rifle be and also why?
Suppose I could bring it out for deer season here as well. There's one chunk of ground here that has really got me wanting one more than anything just to be a Mountain man before I draw a real mountain man tag.
Shooting conicals and not prb. Maybe a buy once cry once option and an opposite of that.
Heck even bullet recommendations based on rifle twist would be a welcomed wealth of knowledge as well.
I'd enjoy putting together a 32 or 36 cal kit because I would be able to use that rifle chasing bushy tail much more than the occasions taking a 50 or bigger for elk or other big game. Kits aren't off the table but that's where I stand on that currently.
I'd maybe make it slightly modern by throwing a peep on it. Not necessarily modern but also not the most traditional?
I'm not well versed in traditional muzzleloaders by anymeans so any info is greatly appreciated.
