Dillon W.
40 Cal
I’m lookin at one of them TVM Early Virginia rifles. Are they good shooters fellas?
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TVM Rifles
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Good barrel+good lock+ good trigger well assembled = a good shooter. There are plenty of makers of good shooters.
I own two & they are very good shooters.
Thomas
Thomas
I recently had a horrible experience with them. Arrived damage, with wrong components (wrong barrel), back and forth with issues remaining. Now the triggers don’t function correctly due to poor inletting, a problem that went undetected due to a malfunctioning lock that was poorly assembled by them.
My advise? Avoid TVM at all cost. They are overpriced, totally inauthentic in appearance, and their main focus is pumping rifles out the door as fast as possible. There are far better options for the money.
My advise? Avoid TVM at all cost. They are overpriced, totally inauthentic in appearance, and their main focus is pumping rifles out the door as fast as possible. There are far better options for the money.
Don Steele
45 Cal.
For very similar $$ you can find much better representations of a particular rifle school. Occasionally...a really nice pre-owned rifle comes on the market with a lot of extra "bling"( carvings, inlays, etc.) at a very reasonable price for what it is. Those represent a LOT of rifle for the money when they appear.
Dillon asked about how they shoot. I've never heard a complaint that the TVM rifles don't shoot as well as any commonly available rifles. The same can be said for CVA, T/C, etc. If you take the time to properly develop a load, make the best choice of sights, etc...they all shoot better than most of us can hold.
Dillon asked about how they shoot. I've never heard a complaint that the TVM rifles don't shoot as well as any commonly available rifles. The same can be said for CVA, T/C, etc. If you take the time to properly develop a load, make the best choice of sights, etc...they all shoot better than most of us can hold.
With the barrels made these days almost any rifle is a good shooter. After that it depends on how much you want to spend on a good lock, decoration, and authenticity. I would shop around for a used rifle that fit me. You'll get more bang for your buck. No waiting and most haven't been shot that much.
Buy completed rifles with a return policy. That goes for all of them.
I've got two flinters, well made and very accurate.
I currently own four TVM rifles; a .50 Early Virginia, a .50 Late Lancaster "Poor Boy", a .36 Early Lancaster, and a .62 Rifled Fowler. The Early Virginia has straight 42" barrel, the Poor Boy has a straight 38" barrel, the the .36 has a swamped 40" barrel, and the .62 has an octagon to round 38" barrel. Good barrels, well-tuned locks, well stocked, and each finished to my tastes; some simple, some fancier. All three are excellent shooters, and as dependable as a Timex.
TVM does not pretend to create rifles/fowlers of any "school" or copy any "makers." They build solid, dependable hunting and shooting muzzleloaders. Each gun they have made for me fits me perfectly, which you cannot expect buying a production gun or one made for someone else.
I have had excellent customer service experience with TVM at all times. After many hundred rounds, I had the front barrel lug (soldered) on the .62 that let go. I shipped it to Matt and it was returned very shortly in "good to go" condition at no charge. I dropped my Poor Boy out of a tree, breaking the wrist. I sent it to Matt and he re-stocked it to my exact dimensions in short order and for a very reasonable charge.
I have a TVM Southern Rifle on order for next spring. For my wants and needs, especially being left-handed, TVM is my first choice in muzzleloaders.
ADK Bigfoot
TVM does not pretend to create rifles/fowlers of any "school" or copy any "makers." They build solid, dependable hunting and shooting muzzleloaders. Each gun they have made for me fits me perfectly, which you cannot expect buying a production gun or one made for someone else.
I have had excellent customer service experience with TVM at all times. After many hundred rounds, I had the front barrel lug (soldered) on the .62 that let go. I shipped it to Matt and it was returned very shortly in "good to go" condition at no charge. I dropped my Poor Boy out of a tree, breaking the wrist. I sent it to Matt and he re-stocked it to my exact dimensions in short order and for a very reasonable charge.
I have a TVM Southern Rifle on order for next spring. For my wants and needs, especially being left-handed, TVM is my first choice in muzzleloaders.
ADK Bigfoot
Tom Compton
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If I recall correctly, there are or were 2 TVMs making MLs.
Don’t own one, but as far as being shooters, the ones I have shot and seen others shoot, seemed more accurate than the shooter. As far as other concerns, not ever owning one, can’t comment, but you are going to find that there are two widly divided camps on TMVs.
I will add a tidbit of information about the TVM guns.
They all use quality locks, triggers and barrels, all made in the USA. To some folks, that means a lot.
They all use quality locks, triggers and barrels, all made in the USA. To some folks, that means a lot.
Mine shoots better than I do 
MC One Shot
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I have an Early Lancaster in my herd. It is a .50 cal and has brought home more that its fair share of loot over the years. It is well put together and have never had any issues. I would not hesitate to own another if they have one to fit my needs when the time comes.
I have an early Virginia, .36 cal it shoots well and I like it. I didn't particularly like the wait but that is how it goes with that sort of thing.
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An excellent marksman with a mediocre brand name rifle can definitely place at the very top in competition. Most of us can definitely attest to that fact who’ve shot against them.
An excellent marksman with a high end made rifle is all most unstoppable!
Yes, it’s the shooter in most cases that will place high! With a quality rifle in his or her hands can definitely be a game changer!
With all that being said, for the most part I’ve heard glowing reviews about the TVM rifles.
Like any muzzleloader, you have to spend time shooting and getting to know her.
I personally have a Jack Garner made rifle that goes out with me on a regular basis both at the range as well as competition.
Lastly before I get off my soapbox, a day at the range with your given rifle will make you better than the day before!
Respectfully, Cowboy
An excellent marksman with a high end made rifle is all most unstoppable!
Yes, it’s the shooter in most cases that will place high! With a quality rifle in his or her hands can definitely be a game changer!
With all that being said, for the most part I’ve heard glowing reviews about the TVM rifles.
Like any muzzleloader, you have to spend time shooting and getting to know her.
I personally have a Jack Garner made rifle that goes out with me on a regular basis both at the range as well as competition.
Lastly before I get off my soapbox, a day at the range with your given rifle will make you better than the day before!
Respectfully, Cowboy
Smokey, how about posting some pictures of your rifle.
hanshi
Cannon
TVM(uzzleloading) makes fine rifles with your custom fit. Customers have a wide range of options available as opposed to their "default" rifle. You can have almost any lock, barrel, hardware, wood grade, lop, etc; just let Matt know specifically what you would like. You should be talking with him several time through the process.
Yes, the guns are "generic"; they are made in particular original styles but not specific to any builder. I own more than one and have pushed the limit on what I wanted. They are no better nor worse than many other maker's guns and will engrave and carve if you like. They are not the ones to go with if you want a copy of a specific historical maker's work, but their customer service is second to none.
Yes, the guns are "generic"; they are made in particular original styles but not specific to any builder. I own more than one and have pushed the limit on what I wanted. They are no better nor worse than many other maker's guns and will engrave and carve if you like. They are not the ones to go with if you want a copy of a specific historical maker's work, but their customer service is second to none.
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Smokey, we've have your opinions (more than one) on the TVM shoddiness and problems. And others, including mine, of perfectly satisfied opinions. Please show photos of your rifle and highlight its problems, so we can judge ourselves the many deficiencies, to reinforce your negative reviews which are contrary to the opinions of a lot of satisfied customers.
Smokey, we've have your opinions (more than one) on the TVM shoddiness and problems. And others, including mine, of perfectly satisfied opinions. Please show photos of your rifle and highlight its problems, so we can judge ourselves the many deficiencies, to reinforce your negative reviews which are contrary to the opinions of a lot of satisfied customers.
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