Just bought a Lyman 50 cal trade rifle. I would like to hear about anyone's experiences/opinions concerning this rifle. It has never been shot and was wall hanging "eyecandy". I will change the never shot status, shortly. Best wishes
Have the flinter and percussion and have can't say anything bad about them. They are made by the Big- ; Investment Arms. Their wood and stock construction are better than our American Black Walnut. ......
Been working at Whittington Center's Adventure Camp as a muzzle loading instructor for the past two weeks. We've had more failures with Lyman Great Plains than the TC Hawkins. For some reason, the caps aren't igniting as frequently. I think their (coil) mainsprings are too old (but they are old guns). On the TCs, I had to pound on the wedges to expand them to make them fit tighter.
I've been shooting a Lyman Trade Rifle in 50 (percussion) for about 6 years.No problems and it is quite accurate. My club shoots steel gongs out to 100 yards. It will do the job if my old eyes can get a good sight picture. My load is 60 grains of 3F Goex with.490 ball and .015 prelubed patch. Only wish is it had a set trigger.
My only Lyman is a Great Planes Rifle, .54 caliber flintlock. The fit and finish is excellent, with nice wood. All of my rifles have double set triggers and I wouldn't do without them. Accuracy is good if I do my part. Keep yer powder dry........Robin
I have a Lyman trade rifle in .50 cal. Its a percussion and shoots ball very good. Working up different loads is great fun either black powder or Pyrodex.