Thoughts on a new purchase

[mooman76]

Read the original post. 80% target, 20% hunting.

My mistake. I am humbled.

I second the get a good Used one. Most of mine were previously owned and I am happy with them all. I especially like my Cabelas Hawken rifle in 50/58. There will be others, oh yes, there will be others.

 

[kje54]

My mistake. I am humbled.

I second the get a good Used one. Most of mine were previously owned and I am happy with them all. I especially like my Cabelas Hawken rifle in 50/58. There will be others, oh yes, there will be others.

Don't feel alone, I've done the same thing myself.

 

[PastorB]

My first muzzleloading rifle was a Charles Daly .54 cal. percussion, bought in 1977. T/C Hawken knock-off, made by Investarms or such, still have it and still like it, just not a very good replica of anything. For a little more authenticity, a Lyman Great Plains is the cat's meow. If a "long rifle" is your thing, a Pedersoli Blue Ridge/Fromtier fills the bill nicely, some scoff at it as being unhistorical (snobs) but I really like the three I have, and the removable barrel is just dandy for cleaning purposes. Get a PRB barrel and enjoy!

 

[COTNTOP]

My advice would be to make sure you get a rifle that will shoot PRB. If you wind up shooting at the local match that is all that is allowed. I have rifles with fast and slow twist barrels and the round ball rifles are a lot more fun. Take it from a newbie.

 

[RjSixgun]

New to Black Powder and this forum but glad to be here! I'm in the market for my first percussion black powder rifle and was curious what folks consider the best bang for the buck in the market? I have looked at Traditions Kentucky and similar brands/models in the $400 - $800 range. I'd like to keep it in that range if possible but if there is a rifle out there at the $1000 to $1200 mark that is twice the quality for the money I would be willing to stretch to that price point. I would use this rifle 80% target shooting and 20% deer hunting if that helps. Thank you for your thoughts and opinions!

have a look at the civil war era reproduction muskets too! lots of different types and barrel lengths.

 

[LANEY REECE]

Welcome from Louisana or what is left of it.

 

[Mesnyder02]

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and opinions on this first purchase. I ended up going with a Lyman Trade Rifle (50 cal). Very excited to get started

 

[mooman76]

I'm sure you will be happy with your choice.