Whick BP rifle company is the best for the $$

garber38 · Sep 12, 2009

I was thinking of purchasing a BP rifle for this hunting season. Should it be something new like the .209 primered or the traditional percussion cap? Which brands have you all had the best luck with? I hear that CVA or Traditions are the cheaper ones??, and T/C is great with higher priced models.
Anybody want to share their experiences with any of these products? I am looking at something inexpensive, but not cheaply made. Thanks to all.

Jim Sr · Sep 12, 2009

garber38 said:
I was thinking of purchasing a BP rifle for this hunting season. Should it be something new like the .209 primered or the traditional percussion cap? Which brands have you all had the best luck with? I hear that CVA or Traditions are the cheaper ones??, and T/C is great with higher priced models.
Anybody want to share their experiences with any of these products? I am looking at something inexpensive, but not cheaply made. Thanks to all.

T/C

You get what you pay for. :innocent0

xd40c · Sep 12, 2009

I agree T/C all the way. You can get a nice Triumph for $500.00 new. And of course BP is cash and carry...no background checks of any kind. Now if you get an Encore with the interchangeable barrels, they will do an instant check on you since they can fire centerfire rounds.

garber38 · Sep 13, 2009

Thanks for the info. I thought that T/C was the correct decision.

rickyp · Sep 20, 2009

I would go with the T/C encore they are a bit more and you will have to go trough a background check. But you have the advantage of being able to switch barrels. you can use the muzzle loader barrel for early deer season then put on a shotgun barrel for small game hunting and then when firearm season comes in you can put on a rifle or slug barrel and be good to go and then when turkey season comes in you just put on the shotgun barrel.
1 frame and several barrels will have you covered for all your needs.

If you buy the encore frame as a handgun you can have the best of both worlds. use it for a handgun then you can make it into a long gun and be legal.

With the encore you can go to several websites and buy/ trade for good used barrels or you can even go totaly custom.

K31 · Sep 20, 2009

If you want cheap but not cheaply made and you don't have to have a "modern" or 209 one then why not look for a used traditional such as a T/C Hawken?

tosainu1 · Sep 20, 2009

t/c

i like my t/c omega for the $200 i paid for it...shoots good..

Jim Sr · Sep 20, 2009

K31 said:
If you want cheap but not cheaply made and you don't have to have a "modern" or 209 one then why not look for a used traditional such as a T/C Hawken?

The T/C "Seneca" would be a good choice, if you can find one!

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The double set trigger is a nice touch for hunting. :thumbsup:

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shrpshtrjoe · Sep 20, 2009

I have a Traditions Pursuit Pro break open it's a 209. It shoots great it's easy to prime I have takin several deer with it. can't say anything bad about it.

Joe

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