traditions

[Tracy]

I looked at a Traditions .50 cal dont know what model.It has a short barrel,maybe 22 inches,octagon to round.It has a somewhat short length of pull.Was looking at it for my daughter,are these things any good.He wants 125 dollars.

 

[Cherokee]

They are shooters. If your looking for a better grade go with a Thompson/Center Arms or CVA.
I have a traditions KY rifle and its a cheap shooter but its pretty small for me. I have an old CVA Mountain Rifle and its built more for the average shooter and better made.

 

[bwhoffman]

for a first gun and wanting 125, he might take less!
I think this would be a good one to start your daughter with....shorter, lighter and you can load it down some. My pard shot 30 gr of 3F this weekend on a novelty trail walk shooting no more than 35 yards with his 50, he was killing toothpicks, suckers and matchsticks, had to hit the sticks to score.
I'd buy if I were starting a young'un out.
you wont loose money on it!

 

[arcticap]

That's the Buckskinner and although it used to be offered in percussion, only the flintlock version with a 1 in 48" twist is currently offered.
I believe that it used to be made with different barrel twists, so you might want to check which barrel twist this carbine has.
There's not very much information about how they shoot on site, but Traditions guns are generally very reliable shooters and it's accuracy should be acceptable at moderate ranges. However, if it has the fast twist it may have a strong preference for shooting conicals rather than roundballs. So check on that twist rate, otherwise the price is reasonable if it's in great shape.
[url] http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R2250801[/url]

[url] http://www.muzzleloadingforum...46720/hl/"Traditions+Buckskinner"/#46720[/url]

 

[Tracy]

This reply is to all,is the drum,bolster or whaterer they call it a safe system?Dont want to sound stupid but have never had one.

 

[renovato]

It's plenty safe for black powder pressures. It was the main system until the invention of the patent breech and it's still used on many modern muzzleloaders. It's less of a pain to keep clean than patent breech designs also.

 

[Mailman]

I have the Buckskinner and I think it is 1:28 twist. It shoots fine and easy to carry in the woods.

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Jess, Im building a mountain rifle in 54 at the moment with a Bill large barrel and Im installing a drum, Ive also shot a Shenendoah for a couple years and have never had a problem with it and the things a tack driver!

 

[Mailman]

Sorry, it is a 1:20 twist

 

[Shifty]

Jess, I have a gun similar to yours mine has a pistol grip stock 21" barrel 1-20twist 50 cal. i haven't found a accurate load yet! Cliff

 

[Shifty]

Golly did I screw up sorry.

 

[Mailman]

Mine is the pistol grip stock, also. I have been using 70 gr.of 777, minnie ball and it is a pretty good load.

 

[Shifty]

:grin: Well after some suggestions from the forum I finally found some real Black Powder and tried the loads recommended 70grns. GOEX FFg,then wonder wad seated completey with rod,then 370grn. T/C Maxi Ball. Believe it or not but 1/2" groups at 40yds, compared to 1 3/4" with Triple 7 fff.Thanks