Missouri River Hawken Opinions

[catsranger]

Just wondering if any one here had experience w/ the Missouri River Hawken. They look like a nice, well put together gun, but was wondering if anyone here that owns or owned one is willing to give an opinion? I read the posts on Lyman GPR and may just get one of them for the price. The Pedersoli's do seem a little pricey. Anyway any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[user 28522]

I don't have a MRH but I do have a Rocky Mtn. Hawken from Pedersoli and I can honestly say it is a very solid rifle. Well built, accurate, and good looking. You won't be disappointed if you are looking for a fast twist.

 

[Spikebuck]

I don't have a MRH but I do have a Rocky Mtn. Hawken from Pedersoli and I can honestly say it is a very solid rifle. Well built, accurate, and good looking. You won't be disappointed if you are looking for a fast twist.

Same here. My RMH in maple is beautiful and is my best shooter. It shoots Hornady Great Plains conicals or PRB's, even with the slow twist.

 

[catsranger]

Thanks for the opinions guys. I was looking at getting a 45 cal. MRH is advertised in Dixie to have 1:47 twist which should be good for PRB too. The fancy maple stock version is more expensive, but it looks like a nice rifle!

 

[extrema]

Hi from NZ, I have one in 50 cal maple stock. Love it, shoots great with Hornady GPB. I have just been playing with the PRB. Even with the fast 1-24 twist it is shooting realy well with a Hornady .495 RB. I have found with the patch combo I am using I have to keep the powder charge at 60 or less, other wise the patches start to look a bit worse for wear!. You will not regret getting one. Thanks, Greg.

 

[galamb]

I sell both models you are considering (at work). They are both good options but can say that "in my opinion" the Pedersoli has a significantly better "high end" finish than the Lyman.

In this comparison you are paying more bucks for the Pedersoli, but you really are getting a superior rifle in terms of (craftsmanship).

It may not shoot any better, but it sure looks a whole lot more "pretty"

 

[Cowboy]

Always wanted to lay my hands on one of those Pedersoli RMH's.

They are indeed a pretty looking rifle! The only thing that I don't really care for is the color cased furniture on them. I'd rather have everything browned. Nothing wrong with the way it looks as is but rather only a personal choice and opinion on my part.

Respectfully, Cowboy