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| Tramp |
Posted - December 18 2005 : 12:19:12 PM
Just a quick question to all the Longhunters out there. Im searching for a new muzzleloader and would like input from anyone that has had one custom built. Im thinking of going with Tennessee Valley Muzzleloaders for my nest rifle, but would like input from those who have had one built by them or any other custom builder. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks |
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| Monadnock Guide |
Posted - December 18 2005 : 7:46:34 PM
Very interesting FW, ... |
| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - December 18 2005 : 7:31:45 PM
As a matter of fact, there is an event coming up. Cowpens, on Jan 14-15. Normally it's not a big event, but this year is the 225th anniversary of the battle, and it will be big. School days on Thursday, encampment and battle on Fri-Sun, filming for a new video for the Visitors Center on Monday, and a dedication ceremony on Tues., the actual day of the battle. It's about 20 miles from Spartanburg, SC, so it is all interstate for you. And bring warm clothes. Also, there is Huntersville (near Charlotte) on Feb 18-19, and Guilford Courthouse (also 225th and BIG) in Greensboro on Mar 18-19.
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| Tramp |
Posted - December 18 2005 : 5:45:55 PM
Thanks for the info. right now im looking at TVM Southern flintlock or either their early Lancaster, probably in the $1500.00 range its hard to find a ready made custom because im left handed. It seems 12 to 13 months is about the going time frame for completion and thats really no problem ive got a Great Plains Rifle now but im wanting a Flintlock thats closer to F & I period. As most if I had the budget Jim Chambers would be my first choice but I really just need a basic rifle , 42" barrel that shoots true. If there is any events coming up in the Southeast in January where I might could see some others work please let me know...
Thanks for all the Info..
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| Fitzhugh Williams |
Posted - December 18 2005 : 4:00:59 PM
First you need to decide what gun fits the time period and location you want to do, or, if you like a particular gun, will you be willing to adjust your persona to the time period and location the gun fits.
Most builders, and suppliers, have a limited line of guns they offer, so as much as I like Jim Chambers and the kits he sells, he does not offer a French gun or a French lock, and I have to look elsewhere. So what you want determines, in some degree, who you use.
How long are you willing to wait? Think in terms of years. You can buy a gun from someone like Wayne Zurl now, no wait. It may not be exactly what you want, but if you need it by, say, next summer, it may be your best option. Or you can look on Track of the Wolf's web site until you see what you want. You will pay more, but again no wait. And you can see the finished product before you pay your money. It is a bad thing to get a good deal on something you don't like.
And when a builder tells you a delivery date, like six months, double it.
Builders offer different options, like barrel lengths and types. A longhunter would have a barrel over 42" in a large caliber and it would be swamped. That will cost more. You can choose a cheaper barrel, but it will not be correct. It may matter to you, or it may not. I love a Gillespie style gun, and it dates to the early 19th century, which I do not do. But one day I will buy a Gillespie copy. I will not take it with me to events, even though most people would not know the difference. |
| Seamus |
Posted - December 18 2005 : 2:29:20 PM
How much are you willing to spend? |
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