Author Topic: need to buy a gun for the kid (Read 737 times)

twhit · « **on:** October 23, 2005, 01:23:18 PM »

My son is 15 like to buy him a new gun, but don't want to spend to much $, CVA, or a NEW FRONTIER. Any info on these guns or anything else that would be good. Myself i have a T/C Hawkins

slayer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2005, 01:40:13 PM »

For the money to accuracy to build quality and ease of use, I would opt for the NEF Sidekick. These things shoot excellent and the balance is perfect and the trigger is to die for. about $150-160 in Wood/Blue, a bout $209-219 for the Synthetic/Stainless model. Jack.

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coop2564 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2005, 08:57:00 AM »

NEF here also. You could get the rifle combo. 243 and 50cal. Keep in mind you can add a muzzleloader barrel to a rifle frame but not the other way around.

elkstalkr · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2005, 10:02:53 AM »

NEF is good stuff. My wife has a Rossi and likes it too.

twhit · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2005, 01:31:59 PM »

this is a stupid ? but what is the nef side kick,I found a H&R side kick is that the same :shock:

AZ223 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2005, 03:45:04 PM »

H&R/NEF are the same company, both owned by Marlin. They make good rifles, and the price is right. Another to look at for muzzloaders is a Knight Wolverine; it's small, lightweight, and very accurate.

poncaguy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2005, 03:54:53 PM »

For $200 go with H&R..........For $295......go with Thompson Omega Z5

Busta · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2005, 06:21:17 PM »

My vote is for the NEF Sidekick, you won't be able to beat this price anywhere that I know of on the 24" Stainless Steel/Synthetic Stock. I have seen the Blued ones go for as much money as these. Also click on the other link for the primer carriers, the price for them is VERY good with other places charging 3 to 4 times as much. The primer carriers are supposed to last 20 shots a piece, but I have shot some over 60 times just to see how long they would last. They were getting pretty washed out by that time but would have still worked.

These have very nice triggers and are very accurate like the NEF Huntsmans, mine included. They are the least fussy muzzleloader I have ever shot and I currrently own 7 (3 Whites, 2 Knights, 1 T/C and the NEF). If you would like more information, come on up to the NEF Huntsman Forum in the second block of forums from the top.

If you decide to buy one of these you may want to hurry before the flood gates open and the price goes up. This sites prices fluctuate according to the buying pressure, the more purchases the higher they go. NOW is the time to buy while they are low. Good luck!

http://www.dallastacticalsupply.com/itemdetails.asp?itemid=NESPS050
http://www.dallastacticalsupply.com/itemdetails.asp?itemid=NEM03059

If you want to scope it go to this link and order the scope rail with the hammer spur, top right of page. They get $10 more for per pack for the primer carriers so order them from Dallas Tactical Supply above.

http://www.hr1871.com/store/index.htm

Author Topic: need to buy a gun for the kid (Read 737 times)

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