Cabelas Kentucky Flintlock Rifle

[chainshot09]

Does anybody on here have experience with the Cabelas Kentucky flintlock rifle? Cabelas is having a sale on them, $449.00, and I'm thinking of acquiring one but would like some feedback from forum members.

 

[rabjr]

Dunno, looks like a $449.00 headache to me. :idunno:

 

[gonpce]

I bought one last year and shot a deer with it this past Saturday. My first flintlock and I really like it, not a custom gun but I believe a good starter flintlock. Shoots very well. Made by pedersoli.

 

[Jumpshot]

Made my Pedersoli, mine is the Pennsylvania, same basic rifle but with a longer barrel. My Pedersoli flintlocks have good accuracy and very fast ignition, nice fit and finish, excellent wood to metal fit. The frizzen spring tends to be pretty strong so it goes through flints faster than it could otherwise. They're not not PC if you want it for reenacting, but they're great shooters.

 

[ebiggs1]

It is almost a steal at $450. I would buy it, if it's what you want. Pedersoli's have small quirks but they work very well overall. The worse thing you can say about one is the springs are too strong. But, hey, that's better than too weak! Right?

 

[hanshi]

They are basically good rifles and hard to fault for production guns. The only gamble is the flint lock. It may work fine or it may need fine work.

 

[cowpoke1955]

You may also want to check out Cabela's .45 and .54 Blue Ridge flintlock. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sho...=SBC;MMcat104792580;cat104701680;cat104641380 They are made by Pedersoli and on sale for $529.99. I've had my .45 Blue Ridge flinter for over 15 years. They are very accurat, relibale and fast. This is the lowest price I've seen in years. Just another option :v

 

[wahkahchimaol.com]

How do you like the stock on the Blue Ridge? And how do you like the overall gun?

 

[ebiggs1]

I have the Blue Ridge in 54 cal. The gun is fine and again a steal for a little over five bills. The only thing wrong with it is, like I said the springs were taken from a Mack truck. The cock on my gun is not centered very well with the frizzen. But the gun always fires. I don't shoot it much because I found out form this gun, I don't like long barred rifles. Thirty-two inches is as long as I want on a rifle.
BTW, The touch hole liner isn't the best either so throw it away and get a good after market one.

 

[skunkskinner]

I am very happy with the two that i own. Coarse i bought the second one in the bargain barn at cabelas so I'd have a spare when the first one crapped out. Haven't had to get the second one outta the box yet :v

 

[cowpoke1955]

I think the stock is well made. It's not PC/HC, but serves very well. The rifle is long, slender and shoulders fine. The longer barrel gives you more stability when shooting off hand. No problems with lock, trigger or any springs. Mine is very easy on flints, some going 100 shots before changing. I did drill my touch hole to 1/16th" and coned it. She fires first time, every time. I also switched the front sight to a thin silver blade. The factory front sight is thick and tapered, so as you file it down it becomes wider. The thin silver blade gives me a better sight picture. I've shot my Blue Ridge in several matches with great results. When I carry it through the woods, that long and slender rifle feels very light and handles great. I feel that the Blue Ridge is the best production long rifle on the market. This sale price is the lowest I've seen in years. As I said before, it's just another option worth considering :v

 

[Ken Rummer]

Thanks a bunch Cowpoke. I have been admiring the Blue Ridge from afar but the price was a little too much. After reading your post I went to the Cabels's website and ordered one at the $529 price.

This is a reduction of approx $100 from the previous sale price. Thanks again for the heads-up.

 

[Jumpshot]

What caliber?

 

[Ken Rummer]

I ordered the 54.

 

[Spikebuck]

I have two blue-ridge rifles (.54 and .36). The Walnut stock is very nice on both. Nice fit and finish as well. The thing I don't really like about either of mine is the trigger pull, which is very hard unless the set trigger is used...which I do not like to do in hunting situations wearing gloves. The trigger assembly on my .36 actually failed, but Pedersoli sent me a replacement right away. Accuracy with both is fantastic. For the price, the blue ridge is a very good gun.

Cabela's posts customer reviews...read what those who have bought them say.

 

[xbowman]

You say, "Dunno" and make a comment like you did. :nono:

 

[cowpoke1955]

I hate you :cursing: ...(just kidding). When they came out with the .54, the price was only $400. I waited too long, because when I went to order they jumped to over $600. My wife bought me a .54 GPR flint kit instead. I sure like my Blue Ridge flinter. I'm sure you'll enjoy your's. Congradulations and let us know how she shoots :thumbsup:

 

[rabjr]

You say, "Dunno" and make a comment like you did. :nono:

Yes, I did...heard and seen to many storys of guys having a hard time with cheap production guns. I didn't knock it, did I? Just stated what I thought...

 

[boar]

I bought their blue ridge in a .32, good shooter when the lock (flint) works. Wouldn't buy another one. Paid 400.00. Only flint that lasts is a man made one. Eats the natural flints quick. Dilly.

 

[lonehorseman]

Pedersoli is a good deal. I have 4 of them. i also own several custom rifles. The only real difference is the price and overall PC/HC appearance. I do prefer the Blue Ridge over the Kentucky. I have owned both, and prefer the overall balance of the Blue Ridge. If it gets you into the wonderful world of muzzleloading - GO FOR IT!