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deermanok

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I've been interested in the Traditions Tennessee rifle and am wondering if anyone has an experience with it. Seems like a pretty neat little gun, I'm sure it would be fun to shoot and hunt with. From what I've read, it is pretty much a round ball gun with a 1 in 66 rate of twist. I have found only a couple of dealers out there that actually have them in stock. Kind of an expensive rifle for my budget at about $ 500.00. Wondering if it would be worth the price tag?
 
I purchased a flintlock version of the 45 caliber. Shop around before spending 500 clams. I upgraded to a L&R lock, although the original sparked well, I just didn't like the craftsmanship on the original. I procured the rifle for a young lady that is taking a hankering to front stuffers. The little rifle shoots well, too well, as a matter of fact. It is hard to compete with sharp eyes and a rifle that is dead on.
 
Yes, shop around! Traditions are infamous for poor locks. The wood is less then I care for and inleting is just serviceable. Many beginning muzzle loading folks start with them and if the particular gun doesn’t turn them off to the sport they soon are shopping for a better gun. There’s better out there on the used market at an affordable price.
 
I have one cap lock and one flint. Traditions doesn't make them anymore so you probably won't find any deals on a new one. They are accurate and easy handling. I'm shooting one in my avatar. They are fun to shoot and carry around. If you can't find one new for under $500 I'd suggest looking into a Lyman Trade rifle instead.
 
I have no experience with the Traditions flintlocks. If you are after one with a percussion lock it seems you could find one under your budget and have fun with it. I have one kit that I put together and it is accurate, reliable and easy to carry. There are replacement parts and after-market parts if you want/need them. With 1:66" twist it should do well with PRB's. Lots of "tweaks" that you can do to make it look and or work "better". Go for it.
 
I've been searching around the web and the best price I found for a Tennessee rifle was $ 475.00 plus shipping. Apparently there just aren't too many of these available in today's market.
 

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