TC Muzzleloader, traditional styles

[roundball]

:rotf:

and just for the record, you have never, and will never, hear me try to pass off a TC Hawken as anything other than what it is...but whether PC or HC, etc...they actually are, after all, "traditionally styled".

My main interest in them is will the buck go down where I want him too, and are his horns big enough to hold the rifle that took him down...and the answer is yes on both counts...

:grin: :v

 

[bnail]

Roundball, that's about as poetic as it gets, simple and straight forward. I'd take a T/C over a CVA anyday. you just can't argue with quality. What do you think of the firestorm? Click here It's intriguing how TC has reworked the flintlock.

 

[Mike Brooks]

What do you think of the firestorm?

Let's see, how do you spell it?.....gimmick? :grin:
Hey, don't get me wrong fells, my first gun was a TC hawken and I loved it. it's a great beginers gun, and a good place to start.
If by "traditional" you mean it has a side lock and loads from the muzzle, I guess it fits the bill.
TC and traditional has never been associated in my mind is all. :winking:

 

[roundball]

Roundball, that's about as poetic as it gets, simple and straight forward. I'd take a T/C over a CVA anyday...you just can't argue with quality.

TG's comment was made in good fun...the only times TC related comments are out of line are when they come with an arrogant, holier than thou attitude that suggests only their chosen category of muzzleloaders are better, or acceptable, or more PC/HC, etc, ad nauseam...and that wasn't TG's intent at all...he's been razzing me for years...he understands.
:grin:

What do you think of the firestorm? It's intriguing how TC has reworked the flintlock.

TC's Hawken style appeals to me where the Firestorm's doesn't...synthetic stock, removeable breechplug, pyramid shaped breechface for shooting pellets, etc.

But I am glad they came out with it because in making the stainless model they made a Flint lock assembly with a stainless sideplate, or at least a stainless plated sideplate, and since the locks are all the same dimensions, I was able to convert a beautiful Hawken Cougar caplock with it's satin stainless furniture to a Flintlock and used that stainless Flint lock assembly to match the trigger guard, buttplate, nosecap, etc.

 

[roundball]

"it's a great beginers gun, and a good place to start."

Thank you for making my point...a perfect example of "the arrogant, holier than thou attitude" I was referring to...serves no useful purpose what-so-ever.
:thumbsup:

 

[Mike Brooks]

"it's a great beginers gun, and a good place to start."

Thank you for making my point...a perfect example of "the arrogant, holier than thou attitude" I was referring to...serves no useful purpose what-so-ever.
:thumbsup:

Oh good lord, take a chill pill...... :shake:
Did you read ALL of my post where I stated I had one and thought it was a great gun? Where did you read in my post I thought TC's are a complete and total piece of manure unworthy of any ones purchase?
I'll state one more time for the reading impared, TC's are great guns. I recommend them to every one that's just starting out. In my opinion there is not a better gun on the market for a beginer to own. The garauntee is unbeatable, they are well made and dependable . They are accurate, and give excellent sevice for a lifetime or more. How else can I complement TC's products? Hell, they should have me on their payroll for this review, wouldn't you think?
Now, once a person is ready for a more historically accurate gun there may be better choices. :winking:
If you like TC's and want to own a dozen of them, I say more power to you. In my case I was ready to move on to something a little different after a couple years, and did.

 

[tg]

I think there has been some missunderstanding twixt Mike and Roundballs over the quotes. I think Roundball was complementing Mikes position on the guns, as not being arogant ....

 

[bnail]

I may be wrong about this, but I like the firestorm. It may be a bit like getting slapped in the face, and thanking the guy 'cause he didn't slug you instead, but seeing a reworked flinter instead of another in-line was refreshing.

 

[Mike Brooks]

I think there has been some missunderstanding twixt Mike and Roundballs over the quotes. I think Roundball was complementing Mikes position on the guns, as not being arogant ....

That ain't the way it looks to me.... :shake:

 

[dwarvenchef]

I may be wrong about this, but I like the firestorm. It may be a bit like getting slapped in the face, and thanking the guy 'cause he didn't slug you instead, but seeing a reworked flinter instead of another in-line was refreshing.

I have looked at it as well (trying not to). I have been trying to find people I know that have one so I may try it or see how they like or dislike it.

 

[WV MZL HUNTER]

:v I could have not said it better. I love my T/C GUNS, and it shows by the the pictures.I have not had the time and the money to get a hand made gun yet. Some of these T/C Guns I had on layaway till I could get them by the wife. :rotf:
I am planning on a built rifle soon. Takes time and money and they both don't show up at same time for some reason. :rotf:

Take a kid hunting and you will not have to hunt for your kid.

 

[pmwest]

I have a Firestorm and can offer a little info. I agree that T/C firearms are an excellent entry point into the sport. I have a good collection of them. For those that want to hunt with a style of weapon that replicates something from the past and don’t care too much about its degree of historical correctness these guns may be all they ever need. T/C firearms are very good quality weapons. How I came to own the Firestorm is too long to go into but I’ll just say that it was given to me as a gift and is the only flintlock that I currently own. T/C claims reliable ignition using Pyrodex pellets, yes it is reliable and consistent but slow. The only way that I have been able to get acceptable ignition time is to add at least 10 grains of Goex 2f under the pellets. If you follow the “rules” of loading and shooting flint, it behaves with good results. The Firestorm that I have is one of the early models with a fast twist barrel. Best loading is 90 gr Goex 2f with a Hornady great plains. I have done some work with Powerbelt 348 gr AT’s with the same powder charge with good results. The Powerbelts work well with 2 Pyrodex pellets but again, ignition is slow. This is not a PRB gun. The best advantage to this reworked finter is its ability to handle longer heavy bullets. Currently I am looking for a willing deer to test terminal ballistics.