traditional U.S. made muzzleloaders

H&R088 · November 11, 2007, 06:59 PM

I'm considering getting a traditional muzzleloader for hunting this year. I'm looking for a U.S. made gun for under $300. Any ideas?

Hawg · November 11, 2007, 07:58 PM

Used Thompson Center Hawken

mykeal · November 11, 2007, 08:05 PM

Used Lyman Great Plains Rifle.

Although the T/C Hawken is a very good gun also.

Kinda can't make a bad decision here.

H&R088 · November 11, 2007, 08:10 PM

Used would be nice, but I don't have much time to spend looking. I have not had much success finding reasonable deals on used guns anyway.

K.A.T. · November 11, 2007, 08:15 PM

Look on the gun auction sites, you can have one in a week. Auction Arms, Guns America, Gun Broker.

Here is one on Auction Arms at $190 with only 25 min. left on the auction. #8319325

Hawg · November 11, 2007, 08:21 PM

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Used Lyman Great Plains Rifle.

Made in Italy by Investarms.

You're not going to find a traditional muzzleloader made by anybody new for under 300 bucks.

Pahoo · November 11, 2007, 08:27 PM

Just bought a used Thompson Center "New Englander" in mint condition for $150.00 at a gun show. Saw more than one T.C. for under the price that you listed. You just have to get out there and hunt one up. Most dealers don't buy these as they claim that there is a limited market and quote;

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Nobody wants them!!

That can be your gain as there are always a few available and at a reasonable price. Why does it have to be U. S. made? I would not have a problem with Traditions or Cabelas. Staying under your $300 might be a problem. Good luck and you should not have a problem but you got to get out there and look.

CraigC · November 11, 2007, 09:59 PM

A used T/C is about your only option. I saw a few used T/C's for $200 or less at the gun show just yesterday. Not sure why you want a US-made rifle but consider the offerings from Lyman. As stated above they are sourced from Investarms of Italy and are very well made. My .54 GPR has proven to be unbelievably accurate to 100yds.

mykeal · November 12, 2007, 08:33 PM

Hawg Haggen said:

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Used Lyman Great Plains Rifle.

Made in Italy by Investarms.

You're not going to find a traditional muzzleloader made by anybody new for under 300 bucks.

Yep. Lymans are made by Investarms. Forgot that. Apologies.

Spade Cooley · November 27, 2007, 08:11 PM

I own the Lyman Great Plains Rifle as well as the Thompson Center Hawken. Both are excellent rifles but the Lyman is made in Italy. Be very careful buying a used muzzle loader. A friend of mine bought a used T C Hawken and found out the bore was shot even though the rifle looked like new. Many owners are lazy and do not clean them. His only option was to buy a new Green Mountain drop in barrell. Now it shoots fine but when he purchased it the rifle would not shoot worth a nickle.

November 11, 2007, 06:59 PM	#1
H&R088 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Posts: 103	traditional U.S. made muzzleloaders I'm considering getting a traditional muzzleloader for hunting this year. I'm looking for a U.S. made gun for under $300. Any ideas?

November 11, 2007, 08:15 PM	#5
K.A.T. Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Location: Gainesville,Ga. Posts: 80	Used Hawkens Look on the gun auction sites, you can have one in a week. Auction Arms, Guns America, Gun Broker. Here is one on Auction Arms at $190 with only 25 min. left on the auction. #8319325 __________________ Never mind the dog, beware of the Colt!

November 11, 2007, 07:58 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Used Thompson Center Hawken

November 11, 2007, 08:05 PM	#3
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Used Lyman Great Plains Rifle. Although the T/C Hawken is a very good gun also. Kinda can't make a bad decision here.

November 11, 2007, 08:10 PM	#4
H&R088 Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Posts: 103	Used would be nice, but I don't have much time to spend looking. I have not had much success finding reasonable deals on used guns anyway.

November 11, 2007, 09:59 PM	#8
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	A used T/C is about your only option. I saw a few used T/C's for $200 or less at the gun show just yesterday. Not sure why you want a US-made rifle but consider the offerings from Lyman. As stated above they are sourced from Investarms of Italy and are very well made. My .54 GPR has proven to be unbelievably accurate to 100yds.

November 27, 2007, 08:11 PM	#10
Spade Cooley Junior member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Posts: 296	I own the Lyman Great Plains Rifle as well as the Thompson Center Hawken. Both are excellent rifles but the Lyman is made in Italy. Be very careful buying a used muzzle loader. A friend of mine bought a used T C Hawken and found out the bore was shot even though the rifle looked like new. Many owners are lazy and do not clean them. His only option was to buy a new Green Mountain drop in barrell. Now it shoots fine but when he purchased it the rifle would not shoot worth a nickle.