Which Kentucky to buy ?

[chuckr1952]

Am new to BP,would like to buy a long rifle,I cant afford a custom gun so whats the nicest gun for the money? I'm pretty open minded from 36 to 50 cal. Try to keep in mind that I do like brass, thanks for any input you might have. CHUCKR

 

[Jim Evans]

Look at the Lyman Trade Rifle.@ $300.

 

[lakota]

Are you set on a full stock gun? If not check out used T/C's you can usually get one at a fair price and unless thier barrels are all pitted up from neglect they are an excellent value.

 

[tg]

Check the various forums for used guns this is often a way to get a semi custom at production cost.

 

[Dphar]

Am new to BP,would like to buy a long rifle,I cant afford a custom gun so whats the nicest gun for the money? I'm pretty open minded from 36 to 50 cal. Try to keep in mind that I do like brass, thanks for any input you might have. CHUCKR

Buying the factory mades is like buying a car.
A decent custom will always be worth about what you paid for it unless really wrecked.
So the factory mades are really not a bargain.

Dan

 

[fyrfyter43]

What price range are you looking at? For not much more than the price of a production gun you can have a semi-custom from somebody like TVM.

 

[chuckr1952]

What price range are you looking at? For not much more than the price of a production gun you can have a semi-custom from somebody like TVM.

$600-700 max

 

[caddo]

Go for a used custom, lots of them on the different fourms.

 

[fyrfyter43]

Go for a used custom, lots of them on the different fourms.

Agreed. Either that or save a little while longer and have something built. I know TVM has about a 6-7 month wait, and only requires a minimum deposit when you place your order. The wait would give you a chance to save up.

Just thought of another option...you could check with Tip Curtis to see what he has in the white. It would require some sanding, and then finishing the wood and metal, but would be a way to save a few bucks.

Or you could get a GPR and have a few bucks left for powder and ball. But you specifically asked about a "Kentucky" longrifle, and a Lyman GPR does not fit that description.

 

[cowpoke1955]

Cabela's has the Pedersoli Blue Ridge in .45, .50 and .54 on szle for $679.99: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Sho...701680&WTz_l=SBC;MM;cat104701680;cat104641380 . I have one in .45 that is really sweet.

 

[BrownBear]

I'm seeing the Blue Ridge and the Pedersoli Frontier (same gun) in the used listings here and there for $400-450 if your budget is tight. That's low enough I doubt the value will ever drop lower if you eventually resell, and meanwhile the extra savings over used custom might get you out there sooner. I've got a couple of them and no, they're not as well made as a custom. But they work just fine.

 

[eli crowe]

I would second the recommendation to look for a used custom. If you are patient you should be able to find something in that $700 range.

A few months back I found a Brian Turner made Haines style Early Lancaster with a Patchbox and Swamped Barrel in like new condition for $800.

I would also recommend that you talk to Jackie Brown. He could make you a plain Carolina or Appalachian Poor Boy for not much more than $700. He just made me a Virginia style .62 Smoothrifle with a Davis Early English Lock and a Patchbox for $825.The Patchbox added about $75 to the price.

The Pedersoli's are O.K. but IMHO you will be happier in the long run with something else.