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Offline Ladobe

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« on: September 13, 2003, 06:29:15 AM »
Looking for some feedback on the Austin & Halleck Mountain Rifle 50 capper.   Anyone have one?  

I'm looking ahead to add another toy, and want something nicer than just a TC, Lyman, etc.

Thanks for any comments or ideas.

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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2003, 08:51:56 AM »
LADOBE,

BEFORE BUYING, TAKE A LOOK AT THE PEDERSOLI LINE OF SIDE LOCKS AND MUSKETS.  MY TRYON RIFLE IS VERY ACCURATE AND LOOKS SPECTACULAR.  I ALSO HAVE THEIR 10 GUAGE SHOTGUN AND IT LOOKS AND SHOOTS EXTREMELY WELL.
I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY COPY EXACTLY THE DEMENSIONS OF THE RIFLES THEY ARE RECREATING.

MY TWO PENNIES ARE UP

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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2003, 12:15:45 PM »
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/p_plains.htm#tryonmq1jc

http://www.austinhalleck.com/AH-Mountain.html

Personally, both are fine shooters but I prefer the fancy maple in the A&H. I believe it's about $300 cheaper also.
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« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2003, 08:20:14 AM »
Ladobe, while I don't own one, I have fired and handled them.  To me, they're front heavy, beyond helping hold down the muzzle.  They seem "clunkier" than the Lyman GPR.  They don't fit my shoulder as well, either.  I've seen them with really beautiful wood, but they just don't seem like they're worth the extra cost over Lyman's.

Just one man's opinion.
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2003, 02:01:25 PM »
Appreciate all your comments and suggestions on the Austin & Halleck Mountain Rifle gents - both pro and con.   Since I plan to only buy one 45/50, I really do want it to be a nice one, both as a shooter and in appearance without having to spend a small fortune for a complete custom job.  

While I am sure most of the "production" rifles are a very good bargain (TC, Lyman, CVA, etc.), I can see the writing on the wall that says if I bought one of them I'd be spending as much more again or more to have it restocked and maybe the metal redone.  

If I was to say I wanted a good shooter with traditional sights, a plum brown barrel and furniture (no brass) and very nice curly maple stock... what rifles are out there available that I haven't seen or found yet?

BTW, I am not locked in on a "Hawken" type either... Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, trade, etc. would all be considered as long as they are patterned after a traditional rifle (just not any military types).   Although I guess I could do a kit (make custom predator calls so have the equipment), I just don't have the time.   I even have two 5A Exhibition stock blanks of Wavy Tiger Maple that would be awesome on a rifle - one long enough for a Hawken/Trade, the other for a full stock.... but I have been saving them for custom centerfire rifle projects I have planned.

I know, I know - tall order, but I figure you all here would have a much better idea on where to start than I do.   Thanks again for any input you can offer.

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« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2003, 04:02:55 PM »
Ladobe

 The only other one I can think of is the Blue Ridge over at Cabelas for around $500. The rifle is made by Pedersoli -- who have a maple wood version for around $1000.

The American dollar is in decline vs the Euro... so prices will rise at least 25% shortly.

That Blue Ridge is l-o-n-g & sweet lookin'.  Mamaflinter's husband has one (I believe)... supposedly it's a real tack driver too. Also available in a shorter carbine version thru Pedersoli... aka Thunderridge.

http://www.thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com

Scroll down to Pedersoli firearms.
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2003, 07:51:24 AM »
I have not seen the AH rifles but they surely do look like they put a nice piece of maple on them, something you are unlikely to find in any other production rifle. It you should decide against the AH rifle it sounds to me like you would be happier with a true custom gun. Its going to be more money of course but there are nice rifles out there for less than you might think, just takes a bit of looking.  Track of the Wolf occassionaly has nice rifles that may need a bit of restoring. There are builders who will make you a very nice rifle in the $1000 range and of course for a lot more too.
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