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Post by HighCotton on Jun 22, 2014 8:39:09 GMT -5
I have an oportunity to purchase/barter for a Kentucky rifle (don't know the brand yet). Or use some Cabelas cards on a Pedersoli Hawken. I'll wait until I have a chance to inspect the Kentucky and carry on with a decision from there. I know it will at least be a .50 cal.
Im looking for thoughts and benefits/pitfalls of each. Rifle will be used for Indiana deer and 90% woods. Some stalking. Some stands. I would guess most shots at 50 yards with the possibility out to 100+ in rare cases.
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Post by dbd870 on Jun 22, 2014 9:04:43 GMT -5
As much as I like my Kentucky for one used primarily for hunt I'd go with a Hawken.
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Post by HighCotton on Jun 22, 2014 11:53:23 GMT -5
As much as I like my Kentucky for one used primarily for hunt I'd go with a Hawken. Just curious....what is your reason for Hawken over Kentucky for hunting? I'm green so any input is great. And would you go .50 or .54 on the Hawken? |
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Post by dbd870 on Jun 22, 2014 12:55:48 GMT -5
The Hawkin may be a tick heavier but the length of the KY would be more of a nuisance to me. Either 50 or 54 will work.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 22, 2014 15:18:45 GMT -5
The Hawkin may be a tick heavier but the length of the KY would be more of a nuisance to me. Either 50 or 54 will work. ^^^^ THIS I've never shot a "Kentucky rifle" but have shouldered several. They felt front end heavy to me. My go to trad MZ is a TC Hawken in .50 caliber. |
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Post by stevein on Jul 2, 2014 18:44:34 GMT -5
My go to flintlock has a 35" .54 Montana barrel same as my almost unused caplock. I have never thought it was too long. As far as the muzzle heavy aspect I am used to it so it is no big deal. This is my version of a hawken like flintlock  Whatever you choose buy some good English flints and forget the fancy cut stones. You will find you get better and more sparks. Also you will do best with real black powder. Oh yeah practice, practice, practice. |
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Post by stevein on Jul 2, 2014 19:07:39 GMT -5
On any flintlock the lock will make or brake the gun. I like the Chambers and L&R locks. The Chambers Silar is probably the most used lock out there. I can't give any first hand comments on current flint production rifles. I hear good and bad about all of them. L&R does make replacement locks for most brands if that is an indication of anything. Check out the videos on flint ignition. www.blackpowdermag.com/new-high-speed-video-from-friendship-09/ |
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Post by trapperdave on Jul 4, 2014 5:10:50 GMT -5
lets get real, one wont be enough  |
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