black powder

[Irish shooter]

Hey guys i am looking at getting a blackpowder rifle for deer this year and about the only one i can find here is made by thompson.are they any good for the money or should i look at something else,any help or suggestions would be appreciated.thanks

 

[Anfoman76]

Thompson makes some of the finest BP rifles, trust me I have 2 Are you looking for inline or historic reproduction? As far as I am concerned you can't go wrong with a Thompson Center.

 

[Irish shooter]

not really interested in the historical aspect,just want to extend my deer season and try something new,thanks

 

[Pete04]

not really interested in the historical aspect,just want to extend my deer season and try something new,thanks

Then you will likely want a modern inline.
T/C is top notch from what I read.
As far as I can tell, all of the modern guns are safe and accurate.
Price and ease of cleaning would be my considerations.
.50 cal. seems to be the most prevelent.

 

[Goldenlakepete]

Several friends of mine have "Traditions" rifles. Both modern in-line and traditional style - they seem very happy with them.

I and 2 other friends have owned Thompson/Center rifles and they are very well made, accurate and reliable.

 

[heavyBullet]

Also depends how much you want to spend. Thompsons start at about $250 for an Impact, and near a $1000 for a Pro hunter.

 

[Irish shooter]

Definately not a thousand,but somewhere around 500 would fit the budget,thanks

 

[Al Flipo]

Um...One more testimonial for the Thompson .50 cal.... Excellent gun.