Cabela's Hawken by Investarms?

Pathfinder45 · November 5, 2014, 01:42 AM

Is the Cabela's hawken style rifle by Investarms the same as the Lyman Great Plains? How do they differ in quality and features? The reason I ask is that I found a Cabelas 50 caliber percussion, with double triggers that looks like it's brand new for $199.00. Should I keep looking, or is this a steal of a deal?

l.cutler · November 5, 2014, 05:23 AM

Made by the same company but totally different gun. The Hawken is closer to the Lyman trade rifle with the addition of double set triggers, adjustable rear sight and a patchbox. In my opinion the rear sight is the worst feature of the Hawken, it is kind of a flimsy screw adjustable deal. I have one in .50 caliber and it is quite an accurate shooter, I would jump on a nice one at that price.

Pathfinder45 · November 5, 2014, 12:42 PM

Is the Cabela's version twisted slow or fast for round ball versus conical?

Pahoo · November 5, 2014, 03:08 PM

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Should I keep looking, or is this a steal of a deal?

At face value, I'd say it might be a good deal, but more detail would be nice. At $150.00 it would be a great deal. I think that you will find this to default to the 1:48 twist and these are usually marked. ....

Be Safe !!!

dagger dog · November 6, 2014, 09:34 PM

"Is the Cabela's version twisted slow or fast for round ball versus conical ? "

The Investarms-Cabelas Hawken has a 1 turn in 48" twist compatible for patched round ball and short conical and sabot bullets.

Quality is on par with the Lymans and Thompson Center similar rifles.

That's a buy I wouldn't let pass !!!

November 5, 2014, 01:42 AM	#1
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Cabela's Hawken by Investarms? Is the Cabela's hawken style rifle by Investarms the same as the Lyman Great Plains? How do they differ in quality and features? The reason I ask is that I found a Cabelas 50 caliber percussion, with double triggers that looks like it's brand new for $199.00. Should I keep looking, or is this a steal of a deal?

November 5, 2014, 12:42 PM	#3
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	Is the Cabela's version twisted slow or fast for round ball versus conical? Last edited by Pathfinder45; November 5, 2014 at 12:43 PM. Reason: spacing

November 5, 2014, 05:23 AM	#2
l.cutler Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Posts: 275	Made by the same company but totally different gun. The Hawken is closer to the Lyman trade rifle with the addition of double set triggers, adjustable rear sight and a patchbox. In my opinion the rear sight is the worst feature of the Hawken, it is kind of a flimsy screw adjustable deal. I have one in .50 caliber and it is quite an accurate shooter, I would jump on a nice one at that price.

November 6, 2014, 09:34 PM	#5
dagger dog Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Posts: 65	"Is the Cabela's version twisted slow or fast for round ball versus conical ? " The Investarms-Cabelas Hawken has a 1 turn in 48" twist compatible for patched round ball and short conical and sabot bullets. Quality is on par with the Lymans and Thompson Center similar rifles. That's a buy I wouldn't let pass !!!