Long-Rifle Wanted

[anniigirl54]

atriot:
Due to being scammed over the weekend, I need to find a new rifle. (Bought a rifle from a gal here in Oregon who kept coming back for more money. Issue is with the court system now.)
I'm looking for something Hawkins/Kentucky Long Rifle style, .50 cal with a 7/8 barrel. (Hope I'm listing this right...dictating from my husband).
I can't/don't want to spend hundreds, but do expect to spend about $ 400.00. I have all the supplies I need, just need the gun. Love to Rondy but can't til I get my gun replaced.
Thanks for the time to read this!
Anni/Wagon Burner

 

[biliff]

Not quite sure what you're looking for as your description is a bit of a mix of styles.

At any rate, The Gun Works in Springfield has several used .50 caliber Hawkens of various makes listed on their website that are under $400. I've dealt with them in the past and they've always treated me right.

 

[nmdd]

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp-classifieds/index.php

 

[Sinner]

I agree, They (the gunworks in springfield) are great people and will treat you right. Sorry to hear about your local dealings.

 

[Zonie]

anni

Yes, please do look over the guns that are offered in our Classified section that nmdd posted.

These ads are placed by our members and I don't think I've heard of over two or three people who bought a gun there complain.

Our members are quite knowledgable and usually the guns they have owned are in good condition.
If they aren't the ads will usually mention this.

As a general guideline, CVA and Traditions guns are the lowest priced.
Thompson Center, Lyman, Pedersoli and Uberti are
guns are higher priced and usually of better quality.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Hi Anni,
For the amount of money that you wish to spend, you can't beat a Thopmson Center, or a Lyman used in good shape.
They are often here in the classified section, or you can go to the gun auctions looking for the above mentioned guns.
Wish you the best in your quest!
Old Ford

 

[anniigirl54]

Thanks! I know the place you are speaking of. We've dealt with the proprietor in the past so will give him a shot as well. My husband and I are from OR and do many of the rondy's, but figured I would network on this one.
Thank you everyone for your kind words of encouragement and advice! What a great place to get feedback!

 

[Sinner]

anni

Yes, please do look over the guns that are offered in our Classified section that nmdd posted.

These ads are placed by our members and I don't think I've heard of over two or three people who bought a gun there complain.

Our members are quite knowledgable and usually the guns they have owned are in good condition.
If they aren't the ads will usually mention this.

As a general guideline, CVA and Traditions guns are the lowest priced.
Thompson Center, Lyman, Pedersoli and Uberti are
guns are higher priced and usually of better quality.

Very good point! Some great people on here!

 

[Rifleman1776]

I suggest keep going to ronny but bring yer cash and look for something being sold or traded there.

 

[ohio ramrod]

You should be able to find used t.c. Hawkens in your price range as well as CVA's and Traditions for the long rifle "style" I say style because they are not exact copies of true "kentucky longrifles" But most rendezvous are not as picky as CLA or other "historically correct" groups.For most roundy's if it has a "traditional " lock and no plastice it will be accepted. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[hanshi]

Welcome to the forum, anni. I can't add much to what's already been said and i think you will end up getting what you are looking for. Myself, I'm partial to longrifles.

 

[anniigirl54]

:thumbsup: Good advice and thanks everyone! Spent the day in Coos Bay looking at gun shops and pawn shops. Thought we had found 'the gun' but it turned out to be a smooth bore...BUMMER.
Pretty well decided it needs to be a Kentucky style squirrel rifle, prefer .45 cal as I don't plan on acutally hunting.
Been doing rondy's now for six years. (Just ret'd to OR after two years in So. Ca so my husband could get his VA medical). So we are back on the rondy circuit.
Thanks for all the info everyone and if you get any ticklers on guns...send 'em my way please! Will post when I find something. THANK YOU AGAIN! Keep yer powder dry and yer top knot down! :grin:

 

[Lonegun1894]

Depending on what you're trying to accomplish, being a smoothbore can actually be an advantage in some situations. I am still working on my accuracy, but many members here have reported accuracy on par with a rifle out of their smoothbores out to 50-60 yds. Mine are good enough for deer to 60yds so far, but not as good as I can do with a rifle yet. Some have reported deer accuracy out to 80-100yds too, and if small game or birds are possiblly in your future, you may want to reconsider that smoothbore. Either way, you really NEED both rifles and smoothbores, it's just a matter of which one to get first. You'll find one you like, and when you do, you'll love it. In the price range you mentioned, I will vote for a Lyman GPR, but the TC Hawken is a great rifle too. Handle as many as you can and buy the type that fits you best. I have a CVA St. Louis Hawken, a TC Hawken, and 3 Lyman GPRs that were in the price range you mention. All shoot very well, but I personally prefer the extra drop in the stock of the GPR, so tend to shoot them the most. I also have a Sitting Fox kit that was built by TVM, and the feel and finish is much better than the CVA/TC/Lyman, but the groups are about the same. I can't say weather that is due to the quality of parts is at least close to equal, or more likely a limitation due to the loose nut :blah: behind the buttplate, but just saying to not walk away from the CVA/Lyman/TC. However, I do think that either TC or Lyman quality is well above the CVA/Traditions types.

 

[junkman_01]

I just have to say this....Anni, get your gun!(in reference to the musical)