Help with selecting rifle

[George T.]

What I meant was there are not many factory rifles today at a reasonable price. In the $1200 range there are quite a few.

If you could settle for a cap lock there is a great deal in the adds here right now.

Geo. T.

 

[FishDFly]

For new, from the factory you have a choice, Lyman or Pedersoli, nothing else.

Given Lyman issues as of late, you have Pedersoli. At least Pedersoli has more different styles than Lyman.

Could always look for used, but that can be a gamble.

Used, the Tulsa gun show is the best bet.

 

[rodwha]

My Lyman's Deerstalker is less than a year old (Christmas) and is a great rifle. I'm pleased, though it's my first rifle, and may pale in comparison to a custom no doubt.

Traditions makes a few traditional style rifles, and those who own them usually say it's a good rifle. I'm considering one of their .32 cal rifles.

I don't have a lot of money, and cannot afford many of the custom guns people hold in high esteem. There's not a lot to choose from under $600.

 

[BrownBear]

Probably the two hardest things to come up with are time and opportunity when looking for better guns at prices you can afford.

It takes patience and sometimes long waits. But you also need to see lots, and the more of them first-hand the better. Garage sales, estate sales, want ads, pawn shops, gun shows, neighbors, and word of mouth are your friends, but they all take time and patience to track down.

Pics are one thing, but the feel on your shoulder is better by miles. In my experience it's just a whole lot easier to decide a price is "reasonable" when you have a gun you really like right there in your hands. The opportunity to dicker is better face-to-face than on line.

 

[FishDFly]

Well put, how anyone add to your thoughts?

 

[FishDFly]

Another source would be Track Of The Wolf, honest folks to do business with, may cost you more but they are honest whether it's be new or used.

They are the best at packaging that I have seen.

 

[Ok Bowhunter]

Found a rendezvous this weekend and plan on going to see what I can find. May not have the money for a rifle at this time but it sounds like fun and maybe I can make a few new friends.