Thompson Center Greyhawk?

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So turns out my brother and I are planing on going deer hunting next fall. The nice twist is my brother would like to use his new inline traditions rifle. That's all fine and dandy but I only have muzzle loaders like my Enfield P53, Pedersoli Brown Bess and my new to me Bridesburg muzzle loading shotgun. I know that the Enfield would be up for the task and is fully capable of taking a deer. I just don't want to damage it while hunting. It's just really nice and want to keep it that way.
So the other night I was googling stainless steel muzzleloaders and came across the Thompson Center Greyhawk. Perfect, exactly what I need...
Problem is they are discontinued, and I can't find very much on them. No YouTube videos either.
So I was wondering if anyone hear on GunNutz has one, or has handled one? How is the fit and finish? What loads work well for hunting in them? Can I use a round ball? What if anything must I look out for when buying one?...
Also does anyone have any leads? I already have a WTB add up but I am getting anxious LoL
Any help or info would be appreciated
Thanks everyone and Happy new year!!!!
 
I can't speak directly to the Greyhawk, but it is virtually the same as a TC New Englander, which I have. If you aren't dead set on stainless, a New Englander might be a good alternate. There were far more of them made and they cost less. Mine shoots well with ball and sabots and is easy to carry on trail walks. 80 grains and up gives a reasonable trajectory out to 100m.

For Canada source, try the classified ads in any provincial blackpowder association newsletter.
 
The Thompson Center New Englander is a very good rifle and it if you check with EPPS in the used percussion listings on the website they had a combo deal on for 399.00 they will ship right to your door
 
Why do people think Hunting damages a gun? Good grief , it's a gun, not a pry bar or walking staff or canoe paddle.
If you don't toss it around, and drag it in the ground it should be fine. I have guns that have been hunted for 40 years and still look new.
I have more scars on guns since I had to start using a safe than any other cause.
Hunting is not a reason for damage , careless use and handling is.
 
petew said:
Why do people think Hunting damages a gun? Good grief , it's a gun, not a pry bar or walking staff or canoe paddle.
If you don't toss it around, and drag it in the ground it should be fine. I have guns that have been hunted for 40 years and still look new.
I have more scars on guns since I had to start using a safe than any other cause.
Hunting is not a reason for damage , careless use and handling is.
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LOL
The same reason I don't drive a 69 Charger around in the winter.
A stainless, synthetic stock muzzle loader would be better suited to hunting in bad weather.
 
Mean Steak said:
LOL
The same reason I don't drive a 69 Charger around in the winter.
A stainless, synthetic stock muzzle loader would be better suited to hunting in bad weather.
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A coat of gun oil has let my blued and Walnut guns survive quite well for a very long time. Over 100 years in some cases of passed down guns that have seen regular hunting..
 
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