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arcticap · May 21, 2012, 01:33 PM

It's pretty much the same model as the Pedersoli Frontier Standard:

http://www.cherrys.com/ped_rif1.htm

There's plenty of Cabela's customer reviews for that flintlock that are quite informative.
Virtually everyone said that it has a large, good sparking lock which is a good sign because some of the Pedersoli flintlock models reportedly don't have either.
I'm not sure what else that you can buy in a .50 flintlock long gun in that same price and quality range that wouldn't be made by Pedersoli and which you could cash in your points in order to make it more affordable.
These Pedersoli flint models can sometimes be found for sale used in the $500 price range. So they seem to hold their value pretty well on resale, especially if it's well maintained.
One drawback might be the 1 in 48" twist when shooting patched round balls at very long range, but due to having a long 39" barrel that may not really be an issue at all. And the 1 in 48" twist may actually be able to shoot some conicals with good accuracy which would provide an even wider variety of projectiles that it would be capable of shooting well.
Pedersoli's wood stocks are generally handsome, well executed and made from nice walnut. I've handled one of these models in the store and even if the walnut were plain and not highly figured, most anyone would be pleased with its quality and finish.

May 21, 2012, 01:33 PM	#2
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	It's pretty much the same model as the Pedersoli Frontier Standard: http://www.cherrys.com/ped_rif1.htm There's plenty of Cabela's customer reviews for that flintlock that are quite informative. Virtually everyone said that it has a large, good sparking lock which is a good sign because some of the Pedersoli flintlock models reportedly don't have either. I'm not sure what else that you can buy in a .50 flintlock long gun in that same price and quality range that wouldn't be made by Pedersoli and which you could cash in your points in order to make it more affordable. These Pedersoli flint models can sometimes be found for sale used in the $500 price range. So they seem to hold their value pretty well on resale, especially if it's well maintained. One drawback might be the 1 in 48" twist when shooting patched round balls at very long range, but due to having a long 39" barrel that may not really be an issue at all. And the 1 in 48" twist may actually be able to shoot some conicals with good accuracy which would provide an even wider variety of projectiles that it would be capable of shooting well. Pedersoli's wood stocks are generally handsome, well executed and made from nice walnut. I've handled one of these models in the store and even if the walnut were plain and not highly figured, most anyone would be pleased with its quality and finish. Last edited by arcticap; May 21, 2012 at 01:50 PM.