My Pedersoli Rocky Mountain Rifle

[Codger Craig Wilcox]

A "mustang" is an officer who came up through the ranks.

 

[Bad Karma]

"Mustang" ?

As Craig says, a Mustang is one who began his military career as an enlisted man. I’m sure it’s applied differently in the various branches but essentially, less likely to be a complete screw up and get people killed. ;-)

 

[sturmkatze]

Beautiful rifle. I not only like the rifle but also your cast-iron-pot water feature. I have the same pot and may try something like that.

Made me go back and look at that. You’re right… it is nice.

 

[sturmkatze]

Great thread. I was at the Fort Frederick Colonial Market Fair yesterday and saw some really beautiful rifles. My friend was gasping for air at some of the prices. As told him, if I had the money, sure, but some of those big money guns, I’d sure never take it in the woods — I’d be scared of hurting them.

Hawken rifles, the real deal (or close copies), have pleasing lines. I do have Lyman GOR code dated to 1979. Nice smooth lock without all the ugly roll engraving.

My question is: do the Pedersoli have a V main spring or are the coils like the Lymans?

 

[Coinneach]

As Craig says, a Mustang is one who began his military career as an enlisted man. I’m sure it’s applied differently in the various branches but essentially, less likely to be a complete screw up and get people killed. ;-)

Well at least its complimentary, but yeah as an enlisted Man then wearing an officers rank is a real eye opener.
I've got to say that after I commissioned, I saw and heard things that didnt improve my attitude towards the officer class; and that included some higher ranked ones.

 

[aussie pete]

Great thread. I was at the Fort Frederick Colonial Market Fair yesterday and saw some really beautiful rifles. My friend was gasping for air at some of the prices. As told him, if I had the money, sure, but some of those big money guns, I’d sure never take it in the woods — I’d be scared of hurting them.

Hawken rifles, the real deal (or close copies), have pleasing lines. I do have Lyman GOR code dated to 1979. Nice smooth lock without all the ugly roll engraving.

My question is: do the Pedersoli have a V main spring or are the coils like the Lymans?

V spring in the Pedersoli Hawken.

Pete

 

[aussie pete]

The local range was open to casual shooting today, after holding the State Silhouette Lever Action Championships on the weekend. It was good to get out. I did some more practise with the Parker Hale '58 using paper patched minies. Once I got the elevation right, started low, things were looking good. Wonderful weather, good company, a great morning. I was able to retrieve a couple of minies from the berm too. I am going to adjust my target frame, lower it two feet, so that everything I send down range can be collected from the mound to go back into the pot .

Kindest regards, Pete

 

[Bad Karma]

Well at least its complimentary, but yeah as an enlisted Man then wearing an officers rank is a real eye opener.
I've got to say that after I commissioned, I saw and heard things that didnt improve my attitude towards the officer class; and that included some higher ranked ones.

Ideally, a Mustang never forgets from whence they came…

 

[Coinneach]

Ideally, a Mustang never forgets from whence they came…

Thats a meaningful and valid comment sir, thank you.

Strange though that you should tell me that, here I am now a 70 year old Army Veteran with a horde of memories and past privileges; back to whence I came.
Retired and living in the same environment with Cattle, Horses and my Dawg as it was with my elders when I was boy.
My earliest memory is of the warbling of Magpies in the early morning, and they are here again reminding me every morning that I'm blessed to be alive; my old Collie Dawg "the manager" barks to remind me the Horses have come up and if there's a snake or Lizard around; my immediate family is here.
I live with the seasons again and am whole, these last years are as they should be; more alone than ever yet more contented than before.
As you no doubt agree, ageing is a humbling experience but those of us still breathing should count ourselves fortunate to still do so.

 

[Coinneach]

The local range was open to casual shooting today, after holding the State Silhouette Lever Action Championships on the weekend. It was good to get out. I did some more practise with the Parker Hale '58 using paper patched minies. Once I got the elevation right, started low, things were looking good. Wonderful weather, good company, a great morning. I was able to retrieve a couple of minies from the berm too. I am going to adjust my target frame, lower it two feet, so that everything I send down range can be collected from the mound to go back into the pot .

Kindest regards, Pete

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Well done there Pete, BTW I clenched the deal on that 2nd hand Pedersoli RM Hawken in .54cal.
Although its a right hander I'm happy with it, never had any issues firing RH Flint or Percussion ML's.

 

[Dale Lilly]

I have a Santa Fe and a custom Hawken. The custom was built by Bill Ragusta. I would not trade it for a Pedersoli or any other I have seen. It has a Tiger Maple upgrade stock [who came up with that name?] that is as nice as any I have seen. Oh, yeah, I also have a Jonathan Browning and an Austin Halleck. Love 'em all, but Mr. Ragusta's build is best. Polecat Edit: full stock

 

[aussie pete]

Well done there Pete, BTW I clenched the deal on that 2nd hand Pedersoli RM Hawken in .54cal.
Although its a right hander I'm happy with it, never had any issues firing RH Flint or Percussion ML's.

Give me a heads up when you get it and I'll send on the stuff I find successful. Also, give me some warning when you are heading up to Townsville and I'll shout you a trip to our local range if you have the time - you can shoot my gear. I'll follow through later on with a PM. This site sure is good for connecting like-minded folk. Thanks, Muzzleloading Forum!

Pete

 

[Coinneach]

Give me a heads up when you get it and I'll send on the stuff I find successful. Also, give me some warning when you are heading up to Townsville and I'll shout you a trip to our local range if you have the time - you can shoot my gear. I'll follow through later on with a PM. This site sure is good for connecting like-minded folk. Thanks, Muzzleloading Forum!

Pete

Thanks Pete, I appreciate your advice on the RM Hawken, your proven loads in particular.
I expect to be in Townsville sometime in July, but only for a few days, be good to meet up then.
BTW the bloke selling the Hawken is a member of this site as well, isnt it a small world.

 

[Coinneach]

I have a Santa Fe and a custom Hawken. The custom was built by Bill Ragusta. I would not trade it for a Pedersoli or any other I have seen. It has a Tiger Maple upgrade stock [who came up with that name?] that is as nice as any I have seen. Oh, yeah, I also have a Jonathan Browning and an Austin Halleck. Love 'em all, but Mr. Ragusta's build is best. Polecat Edit: full stock

Sadly we dont get your options over there, here in Australia a Pedersoli RM Hawken is as rare as rocking horse shite, especially a good 2nd hand one.
By all my internet research the Pedersoli as about as good as it gets when it comes to a commercially made one, so I'm fully chuffed with being able to finally buy it.

 

[Bad Karma]

Sadly we dont get your options over there, here in Australia a Pedersoli RM Hawken is as rare as rocking horse shite, especially a good 2nd hand one.
By all my internet research the Pedersoli as about as good as it gets when it comes to a commercially made one, so I'm fully chuffed with being able to finally buy it.

We’re damn lucky compared with shooters pretty much anywhere else in the world. That’s a fact.

 

[Coinneach]

We’re damn lucky compared with shooters pretty much anywhere else in the world. That’s a fact.

Absolutely, and your 2nd Amendment.