First rifle suggestions for newcomer?

[Ned]

Thinking about starting in Black Powder shooting but know little about it.

Might anyone have a suggestion as to a good choice for a first rifle? I prefer percussion rather than flintlock. I'm not a hunter so thinking a smaller caliber might be more accurate (??) Seems the Lyman rifles are popular but are others worth considering?

Thank you.

Ned

[papellet]

Well if you want a fun percussion, accurate, cheap to shoot. I would suggest the Traditions crockett. Its 32 cal percussion.

[kevthebassman]

Thinking about starting in Black Powder shooting but know little about it.

Might anyone have a suggestion as to a good choice for a first rifle? I prefer percussion rather than flintlock. I'm not a hunter so thinking a smaller caliber might be more accurate (??) Seems the Lyman rifles are popular but are others worth considering?

Thank you.

Ned

Sort of depends on what you want to do with it.  If you want to shoot roundball only, the Lyman Great Plains Rifle is a good choice, it has a slow twist for roundballs.  A .50 caliber should be plenty accurate, there is hardly any kick when using roundball, and the .50 cal won't be as vulnerable to wind drift as one of the pea shooters in .32 or .36 cal.

I have a TC Renegade, and it's accurate enough to take deer to 125 yards with a maxi ball.

[Semisane]

I'd have to recommend the Lyman Trade Rifle in .50 caliber.  It has a 1:48 twist that will shoot balls satisfactorily, especially with target loads, but is also suitable for conicals and even sabots if you decide to go that way later.  Lyman makes a quality product for a reasonable price ($306 at Midway). 

 http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=883684

If you want to spend a few more bucks, go with a Great Plains.

[quickdtoo]

You can save some money on the Lymans at GBO sponsor Midsouth. 

Tim

Trade Rifle

GPR

[Semisane]

Dang right quickdtoo, I bought my Great Plains flintlock from Midsouth for the best price by far.  What the heck was I thinking??? 

[quickdtoo]

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