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[shooter89]

Looking for a smaller caliber percussion rifle for my daughter. She’s been shooting a friends .50 off the sticks, but wants to shoot like the rest of us at competitions. A short .50 would work but something a little smaller is desirable. Just looking for a starter rifle for her so not looking to spend a whole lot.

 

[hrt4me]

location?

 

[bluemule66]

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[azmntman]

.50 CVA mnt stalker, .45 TC hawkin

 

[Black Powder Guy]

Most non production gun shops have about a year wait on the guns they make. Dixie Gun Works has a rifle called Deluxe Cub that i bought for my adult daughter. It is made by Pedersoli.

 

[weewill]

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[shooter89]

Thank you all for the help. PMs replied to.

 

[shooter89]

location?

Central coast CA.

 

[Crow-Feather]

32 Traditions Crockett Rifle

 

[shooter89]

32 Traditions Crockett Rifle

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[William Lincoln]

Keep in mind that most Hawken style Rifles can be had in Carbine versions.
My favorite is the Interarms Group Hawken Carbine. They make for Lyman
but also sell under their own name. They are light and good shooters. With
that you can effectively hunt most game in America--especially white tails.
Down charge the gun for the first months of shooting and build up to
higher powder charges. Weight is the key issue.

 

[shooter89]

Keep in mind that most Hawken style Rifles can be had in Carbine versions.
My favorite is the Interarms Group Hawken Carbine. They make for Lyman
but also sell under their own name. They are light and good shooters. With
that you can effectively hunt most game in America--especially white tails.
Down charge the gun for the first months of shooting and build up to
higher powder charges. Weight is the key issue.

Thank you William. Weight is definitely the issue right now. She’s not afraid of the kick, but intimidated and struggling with the weight.

 

[leadhoarder]

Keep in mind that most Hawken style Rifles can be had in Carbine versions.
My favorite is the Interarms Group Hawken Carbine. They make for Lyman
but also sell under their own name. They are light and good shooters. With
that you can effectively hunt most game in America--especially white tails.
Down charge the gun for the first months of shooting and build up to
higher powder charges. Weight is the key issue.

This is a good suggestion. The shorter barrel will cut down weight drastically and a .50 or .54 has mild recoil with a modest powder charge.

 

[FiremanBrad]

I’m in the same search for my youngest son. Skinny kid can’t shoulder a Lyman Great Plains rifle or a TC Hawken. I’ve been looking around and there are some 6# rifles out there!

 

[Ninering62]

Looking for a smaller caliber percussion rifle for my daughter. She’s been shooting a friends .50 off the sticks, but wants to shoot like the rest of us at competitions. A short .50 would work but something a little smaller is desirable. Just looking for a starter rifle for her so not looking to spend a whole lot.

The TC Seneca .36 would be a viable choice.

 

[10acres]

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[shooter89]

Thank you for all the replies. I have found a rifle for my daughter from a very generous member here.