Author Topic: Entry Level Flintlock (Read 688 times)

Craig M. Bellis · « **on:** August 04, 2003, 04:52:29 AM »

I'm a lifelong PA hunter but have never taken advanatage of the muzzleloading seasons. I want to purchase an entry level flintlock but only want to invest about $150-$200. I have considered a Traditions and a CVA (Hunter II ?) that look good but I'm ignorant of performance. Am I O.K. with these inexpensive models? What's your opinion?

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2003, 08:52:46 AM »

You get what you pay for! Spend a bit more and get the Lyman Great Plains.

Charlie Detroit · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2003, 11:31:39 AM »

Quote from: Thomas Krupinski

You get what you pay for! Spend a bit more and get the Lyman Great Plains.

That could easily be right...I know I love my Great Plains, BUT...there are a lot of guys around here that have the Traditions Hawken Woodsman, and they seem perfectly satisfied. I think, if I were uncertain whether I'd like the sport or not, I'd get the Traditions, and later on get a Great Plains. As it was, I got the Great Plains first because I knew I liked the sport. "Like??!!" Hell, I'm a fanatic!

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2003, 12:27:30 PM »

You will lose money selling your new Traditions when you upgrade to the Lyman or T/C. You might as well pay the man up front than come in the back end. It's the little extras in fit, finish, assembly and other areas where you can have problems you can easily avoid.

And if for some reason you don't like it, you will recoup more of your investment with the Lyman or the T/C.

Of course you could always buy one of any of them used and then you don't lose anything when you go to sell or trade.

johnt · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2003, 04:29:49 PM »

Craig, Two big thing's to consider.

1. Fit.,,Drive to the nearest big city dealer and shoulder/fondle the 3 afore mentioned gun's if at all possible.The one that feels best for "you" should rank highest in consideration.(try not to listen to the sales rap),just feel.it'll be your gun.

2. consider the projectile you are going to shoot. The slower 1-60 is better for ball,the 1-48 can also shoot ball well,but it's a bit more fussy for tuning and not as easy for the rookie.

gotta figger about another 50 for goodies,tool's an such. but those item's can be picked up thru the week's ta come.

That's my thoughts,shop around a bit and ask some more questions,there's a bunch a folks willing ta help. :grin:

I love the sport! Haven't touched a cenerfire in years.

Charlie Detroit · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2003, 07:49:42 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Krupinski

You will lose money selling your new Traditions when you upgrade to the Lyman or T/C.

Sell it? Who said anything about selling it? It's always nice to have a spare...

Thomas Krupinski · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2003, 06:46:40 PM »

Quote from: Charlie Detroit

Quote from: Thomas Krupinski
You will lose money selling your new Traditions when you upgrade to the Lyman or T/C.

Sell it? Who said anything about selling it? It's always nice to have a spare...

Charlie,

I thought you said you were a fanatic? Your spare(s) would be your second, third and fourth of the ones you like to shoot, now to keep it for a loaner to protect your others would not be a bad idea.

crow_feather · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2003, 10:29:47 PM »

CRAIG,

NOVICES TO FLINTERS CAN HAVE SOME BAD TIMES UNLESS THEY HAVE A MENTOR OR A GOOD BOOK ON FLINTERS AND HOW THEY WORK. THERE ARE SOME TRICKS THAT MAKE FLINTLOCKS EASY TO IGNITE, AND AS FAST AS A CAPPER. THERE ARE ALSO SOME SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS THAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT. ANOTHER GOOD FLINT GUN IS THE LYMAN TRADE RIFLE. IT HAS A SHORTER BARREL AND A SINGLE TRIGGER BUT THE SAME LOCK, ETC. IT DOES HAVE A 1:48 TWIST. I BELIEVE THE ONLY ONE YOU CAN FIND NOW WILL HAVE TO BE PRE-OWNED. BEST OF LUCK WITH YOUR PURCHASE.

c f