Hoyt03 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 After toying around with my buddies for the past week i've decided to add a flintlock to my arsenal mainly for the PA late season. Just looking for opinions on a good flintlock for a decent price. Appreciate any input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? TC Hawken is about the best in my book. Unfortunately it's 468 new and about 300+ used on www.gunbroker.com . Great American made quality. The best actually. Sometimes Walmart has the TC Hawken a few bucks cheaper than 468. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest holt525 Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? yeah tc guns are expensive but its worth the extra great guns.. i made my flintlock idk how much it cost and i never go huntin with it i jus target shoot with it but its fun to make your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? If you are a certified Hunter Ed. instructor you can buy one direct from T/C for about $418. They are one of the many fine companies that offer Hunter Ed. instructors discounts (read:they will sell one gun a year to you at DISTRIBUTOR price!) Others that do the same type deal are Summit treestands, Knight rifles, Henry Repeating Arms, Scent Lock clothing, CVA, etc... It is assumed that you will utilize these items when teaching hunter ed classes and the companies know you are helping insure the future of hunting, and their business. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? You can get the Lymans GPR in flint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? Let me know if you are thinking about any historical accurate semi custom, custom, or kits.....I can help you there. As far as manufactured, STAY AWAY from CVA flintlocks. Unless they have drastically upgraded their ignition on their flintlocks, you will have problems. Lyman would be my absolute #1 choice if you want a half stock Hawken style, pretty historical accurate too, and I believe they still use Green Mountain barrels. Another good production gun that is a full stock is the Tennesee Mountain rifle from Dixie Gun Works. Also Narragansett Armes make some exceptional guns that are semi-custom guns but may be a little higher priced than you are looking for. Thompson Center is also a very good manufacturer too, so not a bad choice there either. Decide what type of projectile you want to shoot to determine what rate of twist you are going to want. Do you have to shoot round ball in PA? Being a flintlock, the twist may be too slow for some types of projectiles... Good luck, any questions on flinters feel free to contact me, been shooting them for about 18 years or so, so I know a few tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? Roundball....SWEEEEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Re: Looking to purchase a flintlock? Roundball, where ya from? Gotta love those flintlocks....took my best 2 bucks so far with my newest flintlock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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