Flinter Suggestions?

[kingsax26]

I would avoid sitting fox...I was going to purchase one of his guns. However He does not build them, he contracts them out to others...and the quality of gun you get varies widely depending who built it. I would reccomend MIKE LANG...he can build you a basic, functional dependable flintlock for A VERY reasonable price. The majority of his rifle only cost around 500-700 dollars.....He does use used/ reconditioned parts....but they are only in the best of used condition...no pitting or other stuff...He is currently building me a full custom smoothbore....but if you dont wanna go factory made...but dont want to spend 1500 $...hes a great option

 

[OcelotZ3]

Thanks for the suggestion of Mike Lange. I visited his site and he has some interesting rifles at reasonable prices.

 

[Alden]

Cowpoke;
I don't believe the Pedersoli Frontier-types are easy to find in less than .45 (then .50 and .54). They can be had in deluxe models by special order and is the direction I'd go too. That said, generally I'd prefer a shorter rifle for the smaller caliber.

 

[Leopard cur]

As a matter of fact Mike Lange is building a PA flinter .40 for me right now. He said it would be finished this week, I could post up some pics if you would like.

 

[Ohio1]

Leopard, I'd like to see your 40 when it arrives!

Steve

 

[hanshi]

I'm with Bryon. Mike is not only an excellent builder with more than reasonable pricing for his guns; but he is also one truly honest, upstanding man. He builds rather plain (but will use P++ wood if asked), working guns that are accurate and reliable. You can also get the lock/barrel of your choice if you prefer that rather than what he happens to have in stock. It will increase the price a bit, however.

Here is my Mike Lange .45 "Rugrat" rifle. It's a kid's rifle (a specialty of his) but fits me perfectly. It's about the cutest thing I've ever seen that shoots.

 

[kingsax26]

postv the pics lets see what ya got

 

[kingsax26]

thats a right nice looking rifle....its funny . Mike and I worked out a trade...I had a set of parts that used to be a traditions kentucky rifle of mine ...so I traded him the parts for a nicer stock. I ahve yet to see any pictures but He says its about a P+++ or maybe a bit better...he actually went through a couple of stocks blanks in the build....had a router bit break and chewed up the stock lol...But I cant complain. with everything Im gonna have a full custom .58 smooth rifle and im only in it for about $900.00. The same rifle someplace else would easily cost 1500 or more

 

[kingsax26]

update.....Just got an email from mike, says it might run a little over the end of the month...but hes assured me its a looker

 

[sleeperNY]

Bryon, does this mean you aren't interested in the flintlock I have that you wanted? Just kidding old friend.

Jim

 

[Leopard cur]

Doesn't sound like I will get my new **** rifle til next week, Mike is getting froze out of his shop. Hopefully I'll be able to put up some photos next week.

 

[hanshi]

Actually, part of my trade with Mike was some rifle parts; otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get the rifle. I saw it on one of his posts and knew I had to have it.

 

[William O.]

I would avoid sitting fox...I was going to purchase one of his guns. However He does not build them, he contracts them out to others...and the quality of gun you get varies widely depending who built it. I would reccomend MIKE LANG...he can build you a basic, functional dependable flintlock for A VERY reasonable price. The majority of his rifle only cost around 500-700 dollars.....He does use used/ reconditioned parts....but they are only in the best of used condition...no pitting or other stuff...He is currently building me a full custom smoothbore....but if you dont wanna go factory made...but dont want to spend 1500 $...hes a great option

A quick correction about Mike's work. While he uses reconditioned/used parts to build his ready-made rifles that he lists on places like Gun Broker, his custom made guns are constructed using only new parts. He will however, work with anyone to try and come up with something affordable and with the consent of the buyer to use reconditioned/used parts though. He also always lists the condition of the bore when selling his ready made and/or Rugrat rifles. He's made me two rifles and I'm quite pleased with them both.

 

[OcelotZ3]

Do you have his Gunbroker ID? I'd be interested in seeing some of his creations there!

 

[gunmaker43]

That Mike Lange has a "maple" thumb !! If you like that style of rifle--and who wouldn't--talk to him.. old dog Tom

 

[smooth1]

Roundball, very nice firearm indeed.

 

[OcelotZ3]

Hanshi, what's the LOP on that Rugrat rifle? And how tall are you? I like the size, as you say cute...

 

[Leopard cur]

40 cal from Mike Lange. Not the best pictures, but you get the idea. Cherry stock, left iron in the white.

 

[azmntman]

What was the cost and how does it group at say 50 yds?

 

[Leopard cur]

Cost about 900. Don't know how it shoots yet, waiting for the weather to warm some, temps haven't been much above 20 degrees here since November. Too cold for me to be dialing it in.