I bought that woven sling from Leatherman. I found it too wimpy however and replaced it with a sturdy, all leather version that is more to my liking.
I seem to recall that TC made a .58 'Big Boar' rifle I'm not sure which frame they used, but they should be out there.
The TC Big Bore (58 cal, 26” barrel, 1-48 twist) are out there, but usually pretty pricy. If you already have or can obtain a TC Renegade (or Hawken with a 1” barrel), Mr Hoyt will set you up in a 58 with whatever twist you want for about $150 including return shipping, unless he has recently raised his prices.
Sir, could you contact me? I have decided to purchase a .54 TOW kit like yours to be my number one deer hunting gun, and first flintlock. I was a master carpenter with limited metal working skills. I built a simple Traditions pistol kit and enjoyed it. I have aquired a tap n die set, chisels, rasp, files, etc., And already had the power tools. I am purchasing the book as well. I am 95% sure about this but would like to correspond with about 15 to 20 minutes. [email protected] 910-214-9324
Hey ol pal, been awhile since we have corresponded. I have a Hawken like you described. So, Mr. Holt can convert my rifle from a .45 cal to a .54 or .58?
I was born in 78, and wish I knew half of what you and other fellows here know.
Very nice looking BIG game hunting rifle sir! I just got through reading your targets, and pictures and info very thoroughly and it inspires me to keep on learning & finally get a flintlock. I have a Lyman GPR & Traditions' Kentucky [both cap lock .50's], T/C .45 Hawkens {considering on having rebored like you did}, Pedersoli 12 bore side x side, and a couple 1858 NMA Remington cap n ball pistols, and a Traditions' "Trapper" kit pistol I built. Thinking really, really hard about buying a TOW "flintlock" fullstock Hawken kit in .54 cal to make my #1 white tail deer hunting gun. Waiting to talk to Mr. Tom about it to make final decision. And would very, very much enjoy a conversation with you and talk about how about going about getting my .45 cal Hawkens rebored by Mr. Hoyt. 910-214-9324 is my cell, and 910-564-2252 is my home where you can leave a message if i miss your call, if u call, lol. Joining this group was one of my best decisions. Way more better fun than Facebook, hands down. I was a master carpenter with limited metal/gun smithing experience. But have aquired a tap n die set, files, chisels, punches, calipers, maginfying glasses, small little shop {on my front covered porch & inside my bedroom} with tables and vises and such. God, I have fell head over heels with muzzleloading and everything that goes along with it. I hunt only with my muzzleloaders and even open carry my Uberti 58 around my shoulder every time I venture from the my Southeastern NC swamp, into town. Matter of fact, I'm either gonna get a "Tennesse Valley Muzzle loading" rifle "or" the TOW kit. But, I am inspired enough to go ahead with the kit. Will sleep on it a couple of days, maybe/hopefully talk with you and Mr. Tom about it, and let my father give me the final decision.
