Thompson Center White Mountain and Scout?

[sassy]

Hi, I am looking for a whole lotta help. Im looking at a Thompson Center White Mountain Carbine .50 caliber and the Thompson Center Scout .54 caliber. I would like to know if anyone has owned these guns. I need to know if they shoot balls, rate of twist, the balances and weights, ease of capping on the scout. My husband is handicapped and not all guns will fit him. Hes looking for something that he can shoot. Any impressions on these 2 guns as far as durability and dependability, fit and finish. Please be specific, I'm new at this.   :?   What ever help I can get will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks for all your help...
Sassy

[crow_feather]

Sassy,
I have not shot either of these rifles.  As far as what rifle for a handicapped person, I guess we would have to know what the handicap is before we could make a suggestion.

As far as dependability, T/C guarantees their rifles for the life of the rifle and both would be considered a dependable rifle.

I guess the best way is to try the weapon for fit before you buy.  

Of course the other consideration is what your husband wants to do with thw rifle, hunt or target shoot.

Best of luck in your endeavor,
crow_feather

[1860]

Sassy,

I own a White Mountain Carbine and have shot the Scout, both have barrel twist rates that are generally considered too fast for roundballs, unless they are shot with reduced-(non hunting)-loads.

My WMC is about 14 years old and has been shot alot, with zero trouble, and it shoots conicals and some sabots really well.  It's my main deer gun.  The Scout, I didn't like it, the nipple is part of the breach plug, it just seemed a little odd to me.  I would contact T/C to see if they still have parts for it.

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[Keith Lewis]

I had a T/C Scout and due to the rather unique and strange nipple design I sold mine as I was concerned that getting a nipple for it could be a real problem. You will have to replace the nipple at some time due to wear and you may not be able to find one that will fit since it is the only rifle in the whole world that uses one like it. Personally I would stay away from the Scout because of the nipple design. It also has a vent system built into the nipple and receiver of the rifle which is also a strange and unique design characteristic which I believe is not easy to care for and clean. There are other newer rifles that you can look at that are reasonably priced. Check into some of the newer break action rifles from american manufacturers if they would work for your husband. NEF (New England Firearms) is one of these. H&R is a sister company that makes a similar rifle. These function similar to the scout but the action breaks open to install the primer. They have a hammer just like the scout when closed. If your husband has problems with his hands he may have to look at a few to determine which ones open easy for him. There are also some spanish made rifles in this catagory Traditions and CVA which some feel are not as well made as the american rifles. The Traditions Pursuit has a very heavy trigger action and the one I have is difficult to pull the trigger.