Who else likes a traditonal Hawkin?
03-05-2011 | 07:29 AM
#11
Typical Buck
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Montana
My first BP rifle was an Omega. Bought it to have the coveted " Any Deer " tag.
Where I hunt we have a mix of Muleys & Whitetails. With a center fire you have a tag for one or the other. Of course, I'd have the wrong tag when a nice buck of the other species would walk by.
I must admit I struggled prior to finding this board but with all the help here I had the Omega shooting MOA. I was done messing with the Omega.
Then, at a gun show, I found a never fired Disc Elite 45. I bought it and in one range session it was zeroed right in. Boring!
Now I have the bug. This forum fuels the bug daily. I buy a TC Hawken on the cheap and absolutely love all the different combos. Maxiballs, PRBs.. I'm going try sabots today. Plus the open sights keep you guessing. Was a bad load or was I off?
The bottom line... I love tinkering with the Hawken as a scoped inline is just too easy. That's accuracy is your objective. There are other things to play with.
Anyone have a good 54 Renegade for sale? it
It's next on my list.
Where I hunt we have a mix of Muleys & Whitetails. With a center fire you have a tag for one or the other. Of course, I'd have the wrong tag when a nice buck of the other species would walk by.
I must admit I struggled prior to finding this board but with all the help here I had the Omega shooting MOA. I was done messing with the Omega.
Then, at a gun show, I found a never fired Disc Elite 45. I bought it and in one range session it was zeroed right in. Boring!
Now I have the bug. This forum fuels the bug daily. I buy a TC Hawken on the cheap and absolutely love all the different combos. Maxiballs, PRBs.. I'm going try sabots today. Plus the open sights keep you guessing. Was a bad load or was I off?
The bottom line... I love tinkering with the Hawken as a scoped inline is just too easy. That's accuracy is your objective. There are other things to play with.
Anyone have a good 54 Renegade for sale? it
It's next on my list.
03-05-2011 | 05:06 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Rivesville, WV
Here is a pretty nice looking one for sale. Tom.
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp...p/product/6034
03-05-2011 | 05:45 PM
#13
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Colorado
I was going to build an authentic Hawken. I love them.
Then I decided I didn't want to wear 1840 clothing in Colorado winters, and carrying an 11 lb gun in the snow.
It's romantic, but not very practical.
Then I decided I didn't want to wear 1840 clothing in Colorado winters, and carrying an 11 lb gun in the snow.
It's romantic, but not very practical.
03-06-2011 | 02:48 PM
#14
Spike
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
Poor Man
I have lost interest in the Hawken... but the Renegade has captured eveything that was lost... I really do like them...
I have lost interest in the Hawken... but the Renegade has captured eveything that was lost... I really do like them...
I always thought the CVA Mountain Rifle was a very good plains rifle. The Lyman GPR is also quite good, and I own one in .54 flintlock.
Another good one was the Navy Arms Hawken, but I haven't heard much from them since the 80s.
03-06-2011 | 03:39 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
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I pretty much prefer the Renegade in 54 for PRB or a Sporter Hawkins carbine with a fast 1-24 twist for conicals. Ive never owned either but those two are most appealing to me.
They might not be a true Traditional but neither am i.
They might not be a true Traditional but neither am i.
03-17-2011 | 06:01 PM
#16
Fork Horn
Joined: Nov 2007
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Traditional Hawken
I purchased a 50 cal renegade about 10 yrs. ago. It took me forever to find justget the right combination of powder, projectile, that it liked. Unfortunately my goal of harvesting a deer with it hasn't happened yet. I refuse to go to a fancy inline until that happens.
03-17-2011 | 07:23 PM
#17
Giant Nontypical
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From: Colorado
Mines not for sale. But if you check Gunbroker or ebay you can find a good deal. Even if you just find the complete stock minus the barrel. Then go to GM and buy the barrel you want for it. I love my Renegades. Almost wish TC would start making them again. You could always buy a Lyman new. Probably be cheaper then putting together a Renegade.
I've heard that TC will still make you a Renegade in the custom department.
I'm guessing it won't be cheap.
06-03-2011 | 02:42 AM
#18
Spike
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Higgins Lake, MI
Hawkens T/C
Hello everyone
Just joined your site
I have two Hawkens T/C's, One Kit .45 Senca (#K133647) I built and one factory built .54(#245892), I bought at a Garage sale. Both early 80's, (the kit was bought new 6/79).
The factory built has checkered forearm and pistol grip, it's like brand new condition.
Well thought I'd just touch base with you all, have a good day.
Woody
Just joined your site
I have two Hawkens T/C's, One Kit .45 Senca (#K133647) I built and one factory built .54(#245892), I bought at a Garage sale. Both early 80's, (the kit was bought new 6/79).
The factory built has checkered forearm and pistol grip, it's like brand new condition.
Well thought I'd just touch base with you all, have a good day.
Woody
Last edited by Dymoke; 06-03-2011 at 02:46 AM.
06-03-2011 | 08:34 AM
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Boone & Crockett
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Hey there Dymoke. Welcome to the forum. I think you will enjoy time here.
That's a nice pair of sidelocks you have there. I'm a sidelock fan myself and have more than I probably need. But I'm not letting any of them go.
Do you shoot yours often? Hunt with them? It would be great to see a picture of that checkered stock .54.
That's a nice pair of sidelocks you have there. I'm a sidelock fan myself and have more than I probably need. But I'm not letting any of them go.
Do you shoot yours often? Hunt with them? It would be great to see a picture of that checkered stock .54.
06-04-2011 | 10:23 AM
#20
Boone & Crockett
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Eastern PA
I can't remember how many traditional MLs I have right now. But they are all T/C Hawken model save one which is a T/C Cherokee .32 cal. Most have GM LRH barrels and are in .45 and .50 cal. percussion and flintlock. I like the way they shoulder and fit.