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Old 03-11-2011, 04:41 PM
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I don't think Traditions' line of rifles gets enough play on this site.

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Old 03-11-2011, 04:55 PM
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They don't get much play since they still have some major issues with them. when you research them you find out they have some serious issues with there frames and there triggers are still not very good. they are also asking quite a bit of money for a product that still is at the back of the pack! although have made some improvements over the past couple years.. Ray
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:13 PM
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In comparison to what some of the inlines on the market are going for, this one was very reasonably priced. I would have to agree about the trigger being a little heavy but that can be fixed. And anything I've heard about the frame, I believe, concerned the alloy frame. This one has the steel frame.

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Old 03-11-2011, 05:22 PM
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Good looking gun.
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Old 03-11-2011, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pluckit
In comparison to what some of the inlines on the market are going for, this one was very reasonably priced. I would have to agree about the trigger being a little stiff but that can be fixed. And anything I've heard about the frame, I believe, concerned the alloy frame. This one has the steel frame.
There newer models are alloy as are most. for some reason there having major issues with them.. also the new rifles are right up there in price..Ray
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Old 03-11-2011, 06:07 PM
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I have several Lightning Bolts made in 2000 and all are tack drivers and never had issues with any one of them.
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Old 03-11-2011, 08:52 PM
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Traditions guns have killed a lot of deer. Every gun model-EVERY gun model, has some issues with it regardless of the manufacturer.

If you're happy with yours, I think that's awesome. I've owned and shot them. I have no problem with them. I have always regretted not picking up the "fur and feather" combo (12g and .50 cal) that Cabela's was offering not too long ago.
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Old 03-12-2011, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Gotbuck
I have several Lightning Bolts made in 2000 and all are tack drivers and never had issues with any one of them.
I have only had this Pursuit to the range once to mount the scope and sight it in when it was brand new. Before I put the scope on it I fired a shot with it right out of the box and took the X out of the bulls eye at 25 yards without ever touching the sights.
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Old 03-12-2011, 02:32 PM
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There newer models are alloy as are most. for some reason there having major issues with them.
What are the issues the them?
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Old 03-12-2011, 04:53 PM
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I'll have to take it to the range some other time I guess. It looks like I have to work Tuesday.
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