Author Topic: Sleeper Rifles (Read 783 times)

Crunch · « **on:** March 08, 2004, 07:18:32 AM »

Have you all come across any "budget" rifles that have proven to be super shooters?
Crunch

RandyWakeman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2004, 07:34:35 AM »

Perhaps the Knight Wolverine is mentioned most often, with American Knights shooting just as well (n/a trigger, cheaper stock / sights).

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2004, 08:11:51 AM »

Some say that the H&R Huntsman is a super shooter. For around $130 or so you can have one and give it a whirl. I admit the telescoping ram rod is not for everyday range use but you could purchase a range rod for that duty. The stock ram rod will work fine in the field. I have a Huntsman but have yet to really wring it out on the range so I can only pass on what others have said in the past. Once the weather breaks the Huntsman and me will be going to the range for a couple extended sessions and then I will be better prepared to backup up what others have said.

big6x6 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2004, 01:40:48 AM »

EASILY the best sleeper rifle I have come across is the Knight Wolverine 209. If you desire accuracy, reliability, easy cleanup, and a well-made gun, look no further. The T/C Black Diamond WOULD be on the list IF it had a one-piece breech plug. The Black Diamond also has a good bit more blow-back than the Wolverine 209.

Underclocked · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2004, 03:15:25 PM »

Have to agree with WNY_Whitetailer, a Huntsman will typically shoot almost anything you try decently and some loads exceptionally. Nice little rifles. Not exactly a sleeper rifle, as its reputation is now well known, but a remarkably good rifle for the money.

Hey Matt, you need to reduce the required wait-time between posts. It's buggin' me!! :grin: