Model12Win
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Well hello everyone, I've been wanting a Hawken rifle or "plains rifle" for some time now, and I've been looking at the options. I found out that Pedersoli made a Hawken, actually several, and this maple-stocked Rocky Mountain Hawken is what I'd be purchasing also in .54 caliber for shooting roundball, this gun will be used for target shooting/plinking and hunting deers. I am set on the .54 so don't try and talk me out of it.
Here is the gun on Pedersoli's site:
http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/sch...ifles-hawken-rocky-mountain-hawken-maple.html
And here it is for sale on Cabela's site:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pedersoli-Rocky-Mountain-Hawken-Rifle/706019.uts
What do you guys think/know about the Pedersoli Hawkens? I am going for high authenticity and historical accuracy but my budget certainly needs to stay below $1000... I know there are some custom made options that aren't terribly more expensive, but it's all I can afford at this time. Is this a good rendition of the classic 19th century Hawken rifle?
I am quite drawn to the fact that this model comes with a pretty maple stock and also has a browned barrel and color case hardened lockwork etc. These are very beautiful to me and if I am correct (correct me if I'm wrong) they are historically accurate. I am wondering one thing though, I've heard that maple is not as strong as walnut. Do you think I will have a problem with cracks in the stock if I go for this maple one? I really would prefer it but for looks only, I am willing to get the walnut model if I must.
So in closing, I'd like to see what you all know about these guns and if they are a faithful representation of this style of rifle, and would also love to know if you are aware of any quality problems with gun, and if they are good for the money etc.
Thanks so much everyone!
Here is the gun on Pedersoli's site:
http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/sch...ifles-hawken-rocky-mountain-hawken-maple.html
And here it is for sale on Cabela's site:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pedersoli-Rocky-Mountain-Hawken-Rifle/706019.uts
What do you guys think/know about the Pedersoli Hawkens? I am going for high authenticity and historical accuracy but my budget certainly needs to stay below $1000... I know there are some custom made options that aren't terribly more expensive, but it's all I can afford at this time. Is this a good rendition of the classic 19th century Hawken rifle?
I am quite drawn to the fact that this model comes with a pretty maple stock and also has a browned barrel and color case hardened lockwork etc. These are very beautiful to me and if I am correct (correct me if I'm wrong) they are historically accurate. I am wondering one thing though, I've heard that maple is not as strong as walnut. Do you think I will have a problem with cracks in the stock if I go for this maple one? I really would prefer it but for looks only, I am willing to get the walnut model if I must.
So in closing, I'd like to see what you all know about these guns and if they are a faithful representation of this style of rifle, and would also love to know if you are aware of any quality problems with gun, and if they are good for the money etc.
Thanks so much everyone!