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March 3, 2012, 02:03 PM | #1 |
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Lyman GPR or Pedersoli Hawken?
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I'm new to muzzle loading and like the look of the Pedersoli Hawken and the Lyman GPR. I see the DP rifles are more expensive - is there a big difference in quality? I'm probably just going to do recreational target shooting - are these two guns a good choice for a starting rifle? Regards, Racingsnake |
March 3, 2012, 02:13 PM | #2 |
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No experience with the Pedersoli, but I love my .54 cal GPR flinter.
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March 3, 2012, 02:44 PM | #3 | |
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You do have good taste !!
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March 3, 2012, 02:53 PM | #4 |
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I built my Lyman GPR .50 from a kit, to get a defarb finish. I diamond lapped the barrel. I love the way it shoots. That patent breech and slow twist for prb really makes a nice afternoon cruiser. It shoots well at different loads for target or hunting. I like the muzzle heavy way it hangs in the hands, and the set triggers are a real refinement. It's a little like carrying a crowbar one-handed in the woods, but it is nice and thin at the balance point.
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March 3, 2012, 06:04 PM | #5 |
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GPR's do not have a "Patent" breech. They have a reduced chamber cut into the breech plug. Some Pedersolis do have a "Patent" breech of sorts, that is they have an actual ante chamber that is communicated to the bore by a narrowed flash channel. This type of breech is much more difficult to determine when it is actually clean.
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March 3, 2012, 07:33 PM | #6 |
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Don't know much about the D.P. Rifles. I have picked up one in a gun shop and was set back when I flipped the tag over. But they are awesome looking rifle. But my GPR (used from Gun Broker), even though rough around the edges, Shoots like a dream. And as others have stated I really like how muzzle heavy it is, when holding it in an off hand shooting posistion, you can hold it really steady. Good Luck with your choice.
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March 3, 2012, 07:34 PM | #7 |
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If money was no object I'd go with the Pedersoli but the GPR is no slouch.
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March 3, 2012, 10:42 PM | #8 | |
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The Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Hawken is a heavy gun.
There's nothing wrong with it as a starter gun if you don't mind a 10 pounder. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoot...3Bcat104701680 Quote:
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March 3, 2012, 10:50 PM | #9 |
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It's closer to a real Hawken than the GPR. It has Gemmer style sights on it which are very late.
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March 3, 2012, 11:01 PM | #10 |
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GPR isn't anywhere close to a real hawken but it is a good example of a late plains rifle from the 1860's.
If you got the money for the Pedersoli, add a few bucks and check these out! Fully custom and built one at a time. http://www.octobercountry.com/produc...-Johnston.html And this one, http://www.octobercountry.com/produc...8-Caliber.html
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March 3, 2012, 11:20 PM | #11 |
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It's about as close as you can get to a Hawken in a reasonably priced production rifle. A lot closer than the TC's etc. Ummm FG, those aren't anywhere near a Hawken
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March 4, 2012, 02:39 AM | #12 |
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nope but they are higher quality and look dang good. Plus you can get a 58cal!
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March 4, 2012, 08:55 AM | #13 |
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If I spend that kinda money for a Hawken it better by God Resemble a Hawken.
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March 4, 2012, 02:51 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for all your advice. It's given me a lot to work with.
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March 5, 2012, 02:43 PM | #15 |
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I have owned them both and both are fine guns. The DP Tryon will give you pride of ownership ( I owned the one detailed in silver) as it is a thing of beauty with top notch fit, finish and barrel. Go buy it!!! Are you going to rendezvous? It is a blast - I have been going to rendezvous for a little over 20 years and just love it. Good luck. Dan
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March 5, 2012, 03:51 PM | #16 | |
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Lyman GPR or Pedersoli Hawken?
I take your Threads read, to insinuate? you Sir want to be a Traditionalist Rifle Shooter. If so, there seems to be the consensuses that choosing either is? all about their cosmetics.--Best thing here to do? Why not buy both.--
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