Whats your thoughts on the t/c hawken flintlock

[murph]

Thinking of buying a new t/c hawken flintlock.It will be my first flinter.I know it's not so historical.But I have been shooting t/c cap locks for years and love the quality.What do you guy's think.Is it a good one.Thanks,murf :hmm:

 

[roundball]

Thinking of buying a new t/c hawken flintlock.It will be my first flinter.I know it's not so historical.But I have been shooting t/c cap locks for years and love the quality.What do you guy's think.Is it a good one.Thanks,murf :hmm:

IMO, best quality buy for the money of any mass produced Flintlock, lock assemblies were redesigned/significantly improved 6-7 years ago and are flawless giving long flint life, they work best with Tom Fuller 3/4" black english flints, I own several that I shoot most every weekend year round, and with my main interest being hunting wouldn't waste my time with them if they had any problems whatsoever...would not want a failure when I dropped the hammer on one of these...

 

[lonewolf5347]

I own 3 flinter made by t/c 45,50,54 all are early year barrels and are tack driver using RB and patch with heavy powder charges
I would look for a good used flinter 4 to 5 digit serial number and no need for the QLA on newer model t/c barrels :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[hawk]

I shoot a .45 cal and have had one (or more) for about 25 years or so , hard to beat for the price.
you can get replacement barrels from green mountain that drop into the stock.
good US of A made gun!
I like 'em

 

[cowpoke1955]

Roundball,
When it comes to hawken style, I've always been one for the GPR. But that T/C of your's sure is pretty. :thumbsup:

 

[Stumpkiller]

Robust, reliable and dependable. I've owned four T/C cap and one flint (that was a Hawken) and all have been accurate. Still own two; one since 1977 and I have had zero problems with it in maybe 4,000 rounds fired.

 

[TomK]

Keep your eye open for a nice used one. T/C really raised the price on these puppies in 2007. I have a bunch of buddies that I hunt with during flintlock season in PA that love them, and have hunted with them for years.

Rio

 

[murph]

Thanks for all the great info guy's.Think you made my mind up for me it's a t/c flinter.

Thank you,Murf :hatsoff:

 

[RetiredMedic]

Not only are they build great, they are great shooters. :thumbsup:

And I want to add, T/C has outstanding customer service!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[JWP]

If your wanting a bp flinter for reenacting East of the Mississippi - a Hawken wouldn't be my first choice but if your wanting a quality, good shooting gun that you can hunt with - go for it :hatsoff: I've got several longrifles and truly enjoy them but they can be a bit cumbersome in the woods.
Wart

 

[gcebulka]

I own both a flint and cap lock T/C Hawken. I like them both. I bought mine used off of one of those auction web sites. All in all, both are nice rifles. And as others have said, T/C customer service is tough to beat.

 

[Eric Krewson]

I have had two, an older 45cal and a new 50cal. My only complaint is the way the new lock was inletted into the stock. The older gun had a nicely inletted lock and the new one's lock was set in the mortise with hot melt glue to make it fit. If they still fit locks in with hot melt glue I feel this is pretty shoddy workmanship.

 

[bosipipes]

I have been looking all day on the net for a good deal. I just found a T/C kit Hawken at Fox Ridge outfitters for $339.00 Best price I could find.
http://www.foxridgeoutfitters.com/detail.cfm?product=3432

 

[Andy Mueller]

I know this is silly, but why is the hawken flintlock not historically accurate?
Scouter

 

[roundball]

I know this is silly, but why is the hawken flintlock not historically accurate?
Scouter

No questions are silly...I have a houseful of them and they're excellent rifles...however, while they have a good overall eye appearance of a traditional design, the TC Hawken is not a true replica of any specific original rifle...and for example they have adjustable rear sights where actual originals had fixed sights, the internal main spring is a coil spring instead of the style used in original rifles, etc...but overall they're excellent quality, reliable, accurate mass produced muzzleloaders with a lifetime warranty second to none

 

[DEWB]

Last year I ordered a new TC renagade in .54 with a roundball 1-66 twist in flint. I ordered it from Fox Ridge and it took about 6 weeks to get. But when I got the rifle I noticed that hey gave me a round ball barrel with the QLA on it by mistake. I called them and told them about it and they paid shipping for me to return it and they got the right barrel for it and sent it back to me. The other issue with it was I had to be carful because if I pushed down on the barrel while it was in the stock, the wedge key would sometimes fall out. There was a gap between the barrel and the stock. I ended up glass bedding the barrel but I was probably going to do that anyway so it was not a big deal. This is my first flinter also and inspite of the couple of things that were wrong with it I really like it. It shoots good and the parts are quality and its made in the good old USA. TC has the best warranty in the business, If you do have a problem with it they will take care of it. If you order one just tell them to check it over before they send it and you should be fine. In my opinion they are the best gun for the money! Hope this helps, Dew

 

[Andy Mueller]

So is that just TC Hawkins? Or are all hawkins historically inaccurate?
Scouter

 

[Rebel]

The only current production Hawkens that are close to being hisorically accurate that i know of are the Lyman Great Plains rifle and the new Pedersoli Hawken.

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Depending on your finances, some very fine Hawken repros are available. Sometimes you can save a little by buying a used one, but the close copies tend to be expensive. Check out Track as they often have a few for sale. If money is a little tight, you can't go wrong with a T/C. They resemble a Dimick more than a Hawken, but that shouldn't matter and the quality and warranty are hard to beat.

 

[roundball]

So is that just TC Hawkins? Or are all hawkins historically inaccurate?
Scouter

No modern made, mass produced "Hawken" style MLs are exact replicas of original Hawkens...they're all made in the over all general style of an original Hawken, but technically speaking, none are historically accurate