Seems like a good deal? Hawken

[Seeleybc1]

Morning,

Just thought it might benefit someone so figured I’d mention.
There’s a pedersoli Missouri River Hawken for sale on GB in walnut and .50 cal, priced pretty darned fair if you ask me, considering what they cost new.
I inquired about it, and communicated with the seller via email, because at the time he had no photos or info on bore condition. He’s since edited the listing.
I think I’m going to stick to another kit gun of some kind, but thought maybe someone on here would appreciate knowing of the sale.

-Ben

 

[david58]

Looks like a very good deal, but is 1:24 twist correct? That seems fast...

David
NM

 

[Seeleybc1]

Looks like a very good deal, but is 1:24 twist correct? That seems fast...

David
NM

Yep, from what i know the Missouri River is the faster twist, mainly for conicals and bullets. While the Rocky Mountain version has the slower twist for patched ball.
I’ve read where guys do fine with round ball out of the pedersoli 1:24 barrels with light loads, but don’t have any experience with it personally.
They make one of their “jaeger” rifles with a 1:24 as well. I just completed one from a kit, but might wind up moving it down the road to fund another kit. I’ve got the kit finishing itch bad right now, lol.
Anyways point being, I sought out that faster twist with the intention of using it for hunting and shooting conicals

 

[ElkStalker]

That is a great price. This rifle is really high on my want list. Funny, I never see these deals when I have the money. Lol.

 

[Seeleybc1]

That is a great price. This rifle is really high on my want list. Funny, I never see these deals when I have the money. Lol.

Ha yea seriously!