New Crockett-

[hithard]

Thinkin' that that crockett has just been on the rack for to long, lonely and all. I asked the clerk if he would be willing to take a bit off the price, 379.99 thinkin' I'd get 20 maybe 30 dollars off. He looks it up in the books to find it's been discontinued for some time, Price 249.99 of course we'ed take 15% off for it being a display model. So I bought it... how'ed I do?

Heck the guy even had the box and paperwork. Honestly though it looks as if the barrel should be browned and not blued, and that brass blacken'd, what do ya think. Have ya ever seen on done up that way. Did it look good?

 

[Zonie]

hithard
Welcome to you! :grin:

If I poked my buttons right that price would be $249.99 - $37.50 for a grand total of $212.49?

If so, I think you got a very good deal what with the prices most of the traditional style imported muzzleloaders are selling for.

You didn't mention the caliber so I can't give you any recommended ball sizes or powder loads yet. (Hint...hint).

As for browning or bluing that's kind of a personal thing. Different folks like different things.
If you decide to brown your new gun and blacken the brass parts be sure to visit our Gun Builders Bench.
Although the posts there usually are talking about building a gun, actually any gun work like browning the barrel etc is a welcome subject and you will get more answers than you know what to do with. :thumbsup:

 

[William O.]

You done good! Post some pics when you get a chance and as always, let us know how she shoots.

 

[shmrck1]

Zonie,
You know me dumb old snake....But did not
know that the Traditions Crockett came in any
other caliber than .32. I paid $200 for mine
around 7/8 years ago,and have never been
disappointed in its performance.
snake-eyes :hmm:

 

[MSW]

i'd say you did better than an IRS agent at an audit, but not quite so well as a Hun sacking Rome. i'd also say that you'll probably forget what you spent for it a long time before you decide you might want another one, which i've always considered the mark of a good bargain.

do tell how it shoots!

 

[Bob Riegl]

:bow: Now that's a picture, the Huns Sacking Rome---to describe a good buy for that Crockett.. As far as the Crockett it's one of my favorites and sits in the safe between some rather great custom flinters with pride. As to "dolling" it up, that's yer cherce, I always like to blacken the brass a bit and always think of removing the blue and giving an antiquing bath in mustard.If I ever change up my GPR's appearance I will probably do the Crockett at the same time.. You will love the Crockett and the cost is not a wart to live with IMHO. :thumbsup:

 

[x-caliber]

Hey, I recently bought a Crockett rifle too. I thought that I got a "deal" in mine, but you did better! Congratulations! :thumbsup:

Honestly though it looks as if the barrel should be browned and not blued, and that brass blacken'd, what do ya think.

I agree. I blackened my brass furniture with Birchwood Casey's brass blackening product and it turned out great. I also agree that the barrel is too shiny. I would also prefer a wooden ramrod over the metal one that came with it. I'm currently having the dovetails opened up to .375" so that I can install some adjustable sights.

Have fun with it!

 

[XXX]

I darkened down the brass on mine, but the factory barrel finish is still a problem. In full sunshine it reflects light like a mirror. I have been thinking about refinishing in something more subdued, but have not gotten around to it yet. It is just a scouting and small game shooter for me anyway, so I just keep in the shadows.

 

[silverfox]

If it is a .32 I would not go to a wood ramrod. A wood rod to fit it is to small and very likely to be broken and cause you a nasty slice in your hands. Stick with the metal rod in that caliber.
You got a nice rifle now just go have fun with it.
Fox :thumbsup:

 

[Birddog6]

I shot 20 Gr. of 3F Swiss on a Hornady .310 RB and a .015 Oxjoke or pillow ticking patch with Lehigh Lube. Both of them I had would shoot consistent sub 1" groups at 50 yards off a bench. With 3F Goex I used 30 grains & groups held but had to swab between shots to make it load easy as of fouling buildup.
You got a good deal, if the breech doesn't leak, as mentioned on another recent post. I would definitely check it before I shot it. :hmm:

 

[Birddog6]

You might want to read this thread. This is on a pistol but the same manufacturer. Yours may very well be OK, but I would check just for sure. :wink:

Leaking Breech

 

[rkmeyer]

Welcome Hithard to TMLF! :thumbsup: Seems like you did great on the rifle let us know how she shoots. :applause:
Dusty :wink: