Post by: HawkenBob on November 17, 2008, 04:20:34 PM
The T/C guns are my first choice, but dont seem to have any they manufacture that are Wash legal? The ones that are look to be out of production.
Thompson Firehawk (Out of prod)
Thompson BlackDiamond (Out of prod)
Thompson Thunderhawk (Out of prod)
Knight Bighorn
Add manf and model of inline.
Post by: Bullkllr on November 17, 2008, 05:33:19 PM
Afriend of mine just bought a Knight Wolverine thats perfectly legal. Got it at Sportco for around $150. Joe's had them on sale for around the same. Seems like a decent quality gun and he says its a good shooter.
Post by: PA BEN on November 17, 2008, 07:47:25 PM
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=115920945
Post by: jackelope on November 17, 2008, 08:03:46 PM
i have a .50 bolthunter magnum...it's a bolt action with 3 way ignition. just set it up properly and you are good to go.
if you look at the cabelas catalogs they are actually listing a few that are wa legal...
Post by: M_ray on November 17, 2008, 08:28:13 PM
Post by: lonedave on November 17, 2008, 08:55:09 PM
Sorry Bob, I just had to throw that one out.....
Carry on!
Dave
Post by: Tegantunadog on November 17, 2008, 10:13:11 PM
Knight Rifles modified the Bolt ( Its Called "the Western Kit") to make it legal in WA and exposing the Cap to the Elements They do it for FREE!!!! It takes the old #11, Muskets or can have 209 if you change the Bolt back.
Its the New .52 Caliber and It is sweet!! I Upgraded from a .50 Bighorn to .52 for the long range. My family hunts in Iowa where muzzle loaders are like Modern rifles out here on the west side. They can have scopes and my cousin swears he hits 300 yds with 18 inches hold over. I can say that I have hit the 200 yd target at Clark County GC with my peep sights but I can hardly see the Dam target. I will let any one come shoot this thing so they can see the difference of the Calibers!!! I really liked my Bighorn but now it just sits in the Safe......
Post by: sss5358 on November 18, 2008, 08:52:21 AM
Knight Disc Extreme, 52 CAL
Knight Rifles modified the Bolt ( Its Called "the Western Kit") to make it legal in WA and exposing the Cap to the Elements They do it for FREE!!!! It takes the old #11, Muskets or can have 209 if you change the Bolt back.
Its the New .52 Caliber and It is sweet!! I Upgraded from a .50 Bighorn to .52 for the long range. My family hunts in Iowa where muzzle loaders are like Modern rifles out here on the west side. They can have scopes and my cousin swears he hits 300 yds with 18 inches hold over. I can say that I have hit the 200 yd target at Clark County GC with my peep sights but I can hardly see the Dam target. I will let any one come shoot this thing so they can see the difference of the Calibers!!! I really liked my Bighorn but now it just sits in the Safe......
That is interesting. So you believe the range is increased that much? Accuracy would seem to be good too. I'll take a look at that rifle. Right now I shoot and old TC thunderhawk. Very reliable and very accurate with the right load. In washington we cannot use a 209 primer. Must use either a regular cap or a musket cap. Just another dumb rule but still a rule.
Post by: edmondshunter on November 18, 2008, 11:22:20 AM
Id go with a black diamond T/C seen a couple at Joes lately
Post by: .54 THUNDERHAWK on November 18, 2008, 12:16:02 PM
The local gun shops around here have a Traditions that is a break open action. I believe it is called a pursuit western addition, don't hold me to that. Has anybody else heard of this or used yet. I guess there new to the market. :dunno:
Post by: Curly on November 18, 2008, 12:24:52 PM
If it is a break open action, I don't see how it could be legal. It doesn't seem like you would be able to use a #11 or musket cap and how would the nipple be exposed to the elements?
Post by: .54 THUNDERHAWK on November 18, 2008, 12:30:28 PM
On a side note, anyone thinking of purchasing a new ML should wait until the new rules come out.........I have a feeling they are going to change some ML rules. Although, I doubt they will make more restrictions..........you never know. :dunno:
If it is a break open action, I don't see how it could be legal. It doesn't seem like you would be able to use a #11 or musket cap and how would the nipple be exposed to the elements?
From the picture on there website, there looks to be an exposed hole. My step-dad has already looked into these. Just want somebody to give feedback before pulling the trigger on a new M/L. Still don't know if I could give up the trusty thunderhawk though.
Post by: ThePascoKid on November 18, 2008, 12:37:03 PM
Post by: Sagedawg on November 18, 2008, 04:23:44 PM
Sage
Post by: Opportunist on November 18, 2008, 08:08:07 PM
Post by: Curly on November 19, 2008, 09:26:36 AM
Austin Halleck? I think, but not 100% sure.
Sage
A&H are legal.........but A&H are out of business now. I shoot an A&H when I'm not using my sidelock T/C Renegade.
Post by: muzzy on November 23, 2008, 08:49:05 PM
Post by: DeerHarvester on November 25, 2008, 02:25:51 AM
traditions makes a break open and bolt action that's legal in wash. Not sure how good of guns they are but they look good. Does anyone have one? Would like to hear some feed back. Also waiting for new regs
I have a traditions Thunder Bolt 50 cal. with bolt action. There is about a 1/4" gap between the bolt and primer which allows it to be open to the elements. Camo Synthetic with Nickel barrel. I love the gun, never had any problems. I would recommend it for Washington.
http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=R66103476
Post by: rasbo on November 25, 2008, 06:48:53 AM
Post by: Curly on November 25, 2008, 02:42:45 PM
traditions makes a break open and bolt action that's legal in wash. Not sure how good of guns they are but they look good. Does anyone have one? Would like to hear some feed back. Also waiting for new regs
How do they make a break action rifle that does NOT use 209 primers?
Post by: muzzy on November 26, 2008, 12:53:08 AM
they just put a nipple in the breech plug. and a open space about the size of
your little finger nail, above it so it exposed to the elements.
Post by: Dansk on November 26, 2008, 11:47:21 PM
Used TCs are prob OK too... so simple and hard to damage.
Post by: Moose Eyes on December 03, 2008, 08:45:36 PM
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Post by: Gutpile on December 08, 2008, 08:54:29 PM
Post by: Sagedawg on December 09, 2008, 07:18:02 AM
Sage, i thought you shot a bighorn.
I do. And I have a TC sidelock as well. I had just mentioned I didnt know if the Austin Halleck was legal here.
Sage
Post by: Blsum on December 09, 2008, 09:44:18 PM
traditions makes a break open and bolt action that's legal in wash. Not sure how good of guns they are but they look good. Does anyone have one? Would like to hear some feed back. Also waiting for new regs
My cousin has one of these Tradition's Prusuit Northwest edition muzzle loader. And after this last weekend, he might be willing to sell it to you. Since he bought it he has had nothing but problems with it not firing on the first shot. :dunno: He has replaced the nipple on it. After several test fires that worked fine, he thought it was fixed. Well needless to say. He had a big doe in his sights at thirty yards perfectly broadside and the gun didn't go off. :bash: The sound of the hammer dropping was enough to make the deer run off without a follow up shot. He wasn't to happy with it and will be making a call to Traditions to let them know how he feels. >:( >:(
Post by: Blsum on December 09, 2008, 09:46:38 PM
Post by: Tophouse on December 12, 2008, 01:04:55 PM
Post by: Blsum on December 13, 2008, 12:22:19 PM
Just checked out the new Traditions Inline .50cal. at Four Corners. It has a notch cut above the nipple, to expose it to the elements. making it Legal in WA. Nipple is set up for #11 caps also. Nice Gun!! Reports are 2 1/2" groups at 200 yards, by 2 different guuys and 2 different guns. Good shooters out of the box! Just thought I`d pass the info along.
Thats the same gun that my cousin is having problems with. I don't know if he just got a bad gun from the start. So far traditions hasn't been very helpful in resolving the issue.