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shafter · November 27, 2011, 08:12 PM

Hey, I'm thinking of buying a Lyman Great Plains. I want something from the Fur Trapping era and have a few decisions to make. I like the looks of the TC Hawkens but want something historically accurate.

What do you guys prefer, flint or percussion? Was flint more common back then? Also how good are the locks on the Great Plains rifles, are they easy to get a good ignition?

The other question is that of caliber. I'm thinking of getting a 50 because thats what my Traditions Kentucky is and it would be nice to share balls. I would consider a 54 though.

I will be using this rifle for hunting and general range work. What do you guys think? I'm not very pleased with the flintlock on my Traditions which is why I hesitate to buy a flinter.

November 27, 2011, 08:12 PM	#1
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	Which Great Plains? Hey, I'm thinking of buying a Lyman Great Plains. I want something from the Fur Trapping era and have a few decisions to make. I like the looks of the TC Hawkens but want something historically accurate. What do you guys prefer, flint or percussion? Was flint more common back then? Also how good are the locks on the Great Plains rifles, are they easy to get a good ignition? The other question is that of caliber. I'm thinking of getting a 50 because thats what my Traditions Kentucky is and it would be nice to share balls. I would consider a 54 though. I will be using this rifle for hunting and general range work. What do you guys think? I'm not very pleased with the flintlock on my Traditions which is why I hesitate to buy a flinter.