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New Cabela's Sidekick
« on: July 28, 2008, 01:53:47 AM »
I ordered one this morning from Cabela's.  It's supposed to be stainless with a Realtree Hardwoods stock for $239.00.  They have free shipping right now.  I'm glad I found one.  I was upset when NEF stopped making them.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2008, 04:43:59 AM »
Is that the Heritage and is the Heritage basically the sidekick with camo stocks?or is there more ? Kurt
Oh and congrats sound like a pretty good deal w/the shipping.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2008, 05:46:52 AM »
They have all their Sidekicks/Heritages on sale, makes me think they're discontinuing them too.  :'( Even tho they aren't legal here, makes me want one anyway!!

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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2008, 07:09:30 AM »
The one I bought is the Heritage.  The only difference is the camo stock as far as I can tell.  I hope Cabelas will continue to carry them.  They are the best inexpensive muzzleloader you can buy IMO.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2008, 11:32:16 AM »
Quote from: PHATINJUN on July 28, 2008, 04:43:59 AM
Is that the Heritage and is the Heritage basically the sidekick with camo stocks?or is there more ? Kurt
Oh and congrats sound like a pretty good deal w/the shipping.

Yep, same thing except for the camo stock & forend. Oh, and "A portion of the proceeds from each rifle will be donated to the Congressional SportsmEn's Foundation. The CSF strives to protect sportsmen's rights on Capitol Hill. Affectionately known as "The SportsmEn's Best Friend in Washington," the CSF works with the 320 members of the Congressional SportsmEn's Caucus to help Congress make truly informed decisions on matters concerning the outdoor sports."

Congrats, Swampman!

Both of Tim's links went to the Sidekick for me, here is a link to the Heritage
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2008, 11:48:14 AM »
Quote from: quickdtoo on July 28, 2008, 05:46:52 AM
They have all their Sidekicks/Heritages on sale, makes me think they're discontinuing them too.  :'( Even tho they aren't legal here, makes me want one anyway!!

Tim

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Tim,

Can they be made legal with a #11 conversion?


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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2008, 11:55:07 AM »
Busta,

Not without other modifications, the traditional cap is only part of the requirement, the ignition must also be exposed to the elements, not enclosed.

Thanks for adding the link to the Heritage.  ;)

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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2008, 12:25:45 PM »
I guess you would have to butcher it to make it work then? Probably not worth the hassle, with all the other options out there.

Your welcome on the link. I went back and shortened it up.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2008, 12:41:01 PM »
Larry modified and older Huntsman by machining a part of the barrel away above the nipple to make it legal, but I just didn't want to do that on one, I may have if I didn't already have other MLs to shoot tho. I've hunted with a flintlock in the modern firearm season several years cuz our ML seasons offer really poor opportunity, just can't see using a persuction gun when the flinter is so much more fun.  ;)

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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2008, 02:00:30 PM »
It came today.  It's really nice looking.  I plan on installing the new Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5X32 that I had in the stuck back in the closet on it.  Since I have to use high mounts anyway, I'm tempted to use See-Tru mounts.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2008, 02:07:27 PM »
That's a nice scope, but it sure isn't H&R friendly with the big power ring and ocular bell, it takes a lot of modification to the hammer to mount it lower, or high rings.

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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #11 on: August 01, 2008, 02:24:02 PM »
I have 2 sets of Weaver high rings.  I'll probably just use one of them.  I've used this scope on my Marlins with great sucess.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #12 on: August 01, 2008, 04:17:22 PM »
Will those holders work on the Huntsman? What size is the breechplug {will it fit in a Huntsman]? Does it's wrench fit a Huntsman?    KODY
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2008, 02:50:10 PM »
Looks like I'm going to have to find a set of rings that are just a little taller than the Weaver high rings in order to mount my Bushnell Banner scope.  I saw a few sets of see thru rings today that might work.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2008, 01:20:39 PM »
They may be planning to discontinue these good muzzleloaders. I got a Bargain Cave flyer from Cabelas this afternoon and they have the Heritage Stainless/Realtree for $219 and the Sidekick Stainless/Black for $199.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2008, 12:51:37 PM »
They have the blued Sidekicks in stock again for $159.00 and flat rate shipping for less than $3.00.  That's so cheap, buying a muzzleloader barrel from NEF doesn't make sense.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2008, 01:48:37 PM »
I mounted 2x power Leopold pistol scope on on mine in a scout mount  further up the barrel were the rear iron sight is.  And i just love The Quick target acquisition. I am also going to the  .25 asp .there are pictures of a scout mount some where in this web site i am sure some body can tell you where it is.
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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2008, 01:54:10 PM »
I ended up using Weaver Extra High rings.  Here's a pic.



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Re: New Cabela's Sidekick
« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2008, 04:07:33 PM »
Scout mount info is in the FAQs and Help sticky.  ;)

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