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Old 07-16-2008 | 05:11 AM
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gleason.chapman
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Default RE: Traditions OU Express Double Rifle

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Look what's in the Traditions Bargain Bin for $799!
It's .50 caliber, 1 in 28 inch twist, 24 inch barrels, 209 ignition, takes 150 grains, fiber optic sights, projectile alignment system, tang safety,weighs12.5 lbs.
It's alsoavailable with a two tone receiveror a camo model, eachfor$899.
Notice that it has double triggers and that the ramrod is secured along the right side between the barrels.
The Pedersoli Kodiak double rifles have been immensely popular for years, but that model is a side by side and barrel regulation was often an issue.
Just like with shotguns, the over/underconfiguration may helpto minimize that problem.
At least Traditions has affordablymodernized the concept of a double rifle.
I'm not sure how many states would allow a double barrel during muzzle loading season though. My home state of CT appears to define a muzzle loader for deer hunting as being capable of loading only a single projectile.

Here's the spec. sheet, the bargain bin link is at the top right of the each page:

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=REX-100
I saw that the other day, and I could not believe they made a double rifle in a MLer. Sort of defeats the purpose of a MLer in my mind--i.e. 1 shot kills, get close, get a very accurate load and bullet. I think they are very over priced, even at the bargin price. If ya go to Africa your PH has the double rifle with 2 solids in it, or a Craig Boddington shoots 1 solid and 1 expanding, so I don't actually see a market for the rifle. I don't think I would take it if it was given to me, that is just me though.
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