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Offline kevin.303

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New England/TC Hawkens
« on: October 08, 2004, 04:42:35 PM »
went to the local sporting goods store to buy a M91/30 today. and had my licence flagged. couldn't complete the transfer, so i didn't get the mosin.( if i've confused you i'm in CanaDUH!! ) my eyes wandered dangerously towards the consignment rack and noticed a pair of percussion hawkens. i could only see the tag for one of them and it was labeled TC New England. is this a thompson center or a different brand? the price was only $160, $10 more than the M/N and now i can't choose. the ramrod was missing but i assume a piece of dowel would work just as well? the store also sells replacement ramrods.
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« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2004, 05:38:43 PM »
kevin.303

Thompson Center made a black powder rifle called the New Englander.  The ones that I remember had a round barrel and a black synthetic stock.

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Round barrel on a New Englander
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2004, 01:31:27 AM »
Perhaps some New Englander models might have had round barrells but my .54 has a hexagonal barrell.
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2004, 02:12:57 AM »
this one had a hexagonal barrel and a wood stock.
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Apology to Crow Feather
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2004, 03:02:51 AM »
I posted above that my New Englander had hex barrell.I apologize, Crow Feather.Just goes to show you that you can get your rifles mixed up.
My New Englander has round barrell.
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Re: New England/TC Hawkens
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2004, 10:45:02 AM »
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i could only see the tag for one of them and it was labeled TC New England. is this a thompson center or a different brand?

If you're seriously desiring a muzzleloader, ask to handle the rifle.  If it has "Thompson/Center Arms" on the side of the barrel, and  "New Englander" stamped into the top of the barrel, then it is a Thompson Center New Englander.  The caliber will also be stamped there.

Mine is a round barrel, with a wood stock.  Mine is a 50 caliber and is a very accurate rifle, once you find the ideal patching thickness and the ideal powder charge.  

If you are just casually thinking about jumping into muzzleloaders because you couldn't buy a centerfire rifle today, you probably shouldn't.  The world of blackpowder muzzleloaders is vastly different from centerfires.  It's loads of fun, but it's not a centerfire rifle.  Be aware what you are doing.

" the ramrod was missing but i assume a piece of dowel would work just as well? the store also sells replacement ramrods.
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No, a dowel will not work just as well.  Absolutely not!  A dowel may break and stab you through the hand while using it.  The wooden ramrods for a muzzleloader are made of a straight grained hickory that should not snap off and impale your hand.  Various synthetic or metal ramrods are available and these work well.... but NEVER use an ordinary dowel rod.

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Jerry.
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2004, 03:43:02 PM »
no, i decided not to get it. for the reasons you mentioned and it's not the one i really want. i've wanted a hawkens for a long time, but i'll probably buy a new one and all the accessories when i'm less strapped for cash. i fell i should own at least one new firearm! :?
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