Author Topic: Should I wait for the SideKick & How long do I have to W (Read 873 times)

Cracker · « **on:** February 09, 2004, 06:55:22 AM »

So, I went to the local Gander Mountain to really compare all the Muzzleloaders they had. The CVA was out after shouldering it. The Traditions, couldn't find much I liked. The Knights, didn't impress. So I pick up the TC Omega. Wow that shoulders nice. The Encore it shouldered nice also. Then I pick up a Huntsman again and go WOW! It feels great. It is two hundred cheaper than the Omega.

Tell me again is it a real advantage to have a magnum. Should I wait for the Sidekick, or just be happy with the Huntsman? You know I don't buy too many of these things and I don't want to make a bad decision.

Give me your opinion. I just looking for some positive reinforcement to part with my money.

Thanks
Cracker :lol:

BIGBOREFAN · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:04:29 AM »

Waite for the sidekick. As soon as they come out my CVA Optima may be history.

BBF

Cracker · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:08:48 AM »

BBF,
Do you have a Huntsman? I shouldered that Optima thinking, maybe it was the poor boys Omega. I didn't think it was nearly as nice as the Huntsman and not close to the Omega.

I think I may wait, we'll see if someone else can influence me.

Cracker

Duce · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:09:03 AM »

People: What's the difference between the Sidekick and the Huntsman??? <><

Duce:

BIGBOREFAN · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:15:06 AM »

Duce my understanding is the sidekick as much better sights. Also it is sold as muzzleloader only and no paper work to fill out.

No Cracker I do not have a Huntsman but should have bought one. Really did not dawn on me to buy a huntsman when I purchased the Optima. The Optima to me shoulders like a TC.

BBF

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:16:42 AM »

The Sidekick is magnum capable but you cannot add accessory barrels. The Huntsman is not magnum capable but you can utilize the barrel accessory program for shotgun barrels.

blckpwdrshootr50 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:48:53 AM »

The difference between the hunstman and sidekick is that the sidekick is not considered a firearm by the states that consider the huntsman to be one, the sidekick can handle magnum 150-grain loads, and that the sidekick has a 26-inch barrel. The sidekick is not applicable for additional barrels, either. Cracker, there is not much difference between the huntsman and sidekick. if your state conosiders the huntsman a firearm (check your hunting regulations), then go for the sidekick. My only problem witht he huntsman is its sites. But i bought a nice set for 25 bucks to replace them. And you can get extra barrels for the huntsman, which is a big plus.

There ya go,

BPS50

DaveH · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2004, 11:02:17 AM »

My understanding is that the Sidekick is coming in two versons. One a magnum with the 26" barrel and the other a standard verson with a 24" barrel. Or am I mistaken again

?? wouldn't be the first time.....
:?

Dave H.

Busta · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2004, 03:45:14 PM »

Both 24" and 26" Sidekick barrels are (MAGNUM) 150 grain powder, this came straight from H&R/NEF Customer service. Just want to clear that up!
:bye: :sniper:

bull b 25-06 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2004, 05:16:28 PM »

Where do you get the aftermarket sights for the huntsman? later bull b 25-06