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Offline Molon Labe

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Just asking
« on: June 27, 2012, 11:06:57 PM »
 Hi, I just joined this site and have a couple of noob questions. So far my only experience with black powder has been shooting C&B revolvers.  I'm thinking about getting a muzzle loader for the upcoming deer season and I would like some opinions.  Has anyone ordered from a place called The Possible Shop?  It looks like they deal exclusively with Traditions Firearms.  What is your opinion on Traditions muzzle loaders and any experiences dealing with the Possible Shop would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2012, 01:10:43 AM »
The possible shop is a fine outfit. I don't have a terribly high opinion of Traditions guns though.
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2012, 06:36:22 AM »
I have done business with The Possible Shop, and would not hesitate to send someone there.


There seems to be two schools of thought re: Traditions Firearms co.  I have a .54 cal version of what they called a Hawken.  It has always been accurate enough for hunting and with one exception has never had any issues.  The exception being a broken sear nose that would not drop into the safety notch.  At the time of failure the gun was 15 years old.  I repaired it myself (I am a certified gunsmith) and still hunt with the gun.  It is now 21 years old and still holds 2 inch 50 yard groups (off hand, with open sights) when I do my part.  I also have a cannon built by Traditions, and it is a fine safe performer as well.  Is there better quality available?? There certainly is, but for budget priced guns I don't think you could do much better.
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2012, 04:14:28 PM »
Kilt me first(muzzleloader)deer with a "deerhunter" by traditions..Had it over 4 Lustrums, never a problem with it..120+ dollars at basspro when I bought it...Have another a .45 inline by traditions..like it also..Have some TC's now but if push come to shove the old deerhunter would probly stay here.. ;)
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2012, 07:58:48 PM »
Thanks for the input.  I may still look around at other sites, or check with some of the local shops here.  There is a Gander Mountain store nearby, but i have never checked their muzzdeloader section.  I just wanted some opinions for guns that are in my budget right now.
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2012, 04:53:20 AM »
Muzzleloaders are like apples and oranges.   Everybody who's had several brands/models will have favorites, those who haven't will or will not learn to the one or two they did have.    More so than modern firearms traditional muzzleloaders are personal to me, whether a shootable real one, a more modern production grade semi-rendition of them, or a full custom.  I chose the middle ground, and many of those I've owned since 1970 served me very well both for reenacting and hunting.   Never owned a Traditions, never wanted one, so only know what others have said about theirs.   Makes it hearsay, not reliable, so not worth passing on.
 
Best way to start if you can is to go to a organized local primitive shoot/rendezvous to see and shoot many different firearms, see what fits you and appeals to you.  Folks at those shoots are always willing to help someone new along, add their opinion and let them shoot their guns.
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2012, 07:47:30 AM »
If your looking for a flintlcock, look in the muzzleloaders classified. odinbreaker is selling a t/c Pennsylvania flintlock for $280.00.  Those are nice rifles.
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Re: Just asking
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2012, 02:49:25 PM »
I really like my Traditions Hawken.  Mines got a laminated stock and blacked out brass.  Works well for hunting here.  ;)
 
Pictured with my Traditions Buckskinner Pistol which will hit the 10x10 gong at 90 yards freestanding at the range with about 6" over elevation.  That's my back-up plan and finisher.  hehe  ;)  I have a 3rd Traditions, but cannot post it here.  There are pics of it in the Modern Inline section.
 
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