What to get for a flinter?

[Sharp Shooter]

I am thinking about getting a flintlock. Im debating between a Renegade or a Trade rifle. Maybe even a Hawken if I can find one cheap enough that will accept a 1" barrel. I like the Trade rifle but the Renegade or 1" Hawken would be better because I could put like a GM 58cal flintlock on it or 62cal smoothie. With the Trade rifle I am limited to 15/16" barrels. I think I might go with the Renegade or 1" Hawken. What do you think?

 

[Tom Gauldin]

I don't see any replies on this, so I'm wondering what you did.

 

[sniper68]

:hmm: Sounds like you answered your own question. If you're looking for .58 and or .62 cal capability, then 1" it is. That would be a nice combo with minimal investment. :thumbsup:
sniper

 

[MSW]

fwiw, i've always been partial to the renegade.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Well I was thinking a 1" Hawken or Renegade but thought I would ask you guys to make sure that would be the way to go over like a Trade Rifle.

 

[Rebel]

If you are thinking of putting a smoothbore barrel on it and using it for Wing shooting, i would suggest the Renegade over the Hawken because of the buttplate shape.

 

[Protrucker]

If you're using it for hunting, I'd go with the Renegade. You can use the barrells that you've mentioned & it doesn't have all that shiney brass to reflect the sunlight, like the Hawken does. (I know, you can let the brass take on a patina, but that takes time)

 

[d50russ]

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