Post by: BOOM!! on February 10, 2011, 10:48:42 PM
After reading all the praise that Elkhorn owners give this gun, I had pretty much decided to buy it. But now the Bighorn is back and this presents a dilemma for me.
Bighorn Pros: Quality workmanship, customer loyalty, stainless steel barrel, never misfires?
Bighorn Cons: Expensive, 2 weeks ago it was 399 pre-order now it is 419 I better decide quick; Is it still American made and the same high quality workmanship?
Elkhorn Pros: Extremely accurate; cheaper, I found one for 249 on sale today and since I need two guns that is a big saving; Nicer action?
Elkhorn Cons: Doesn’t have SS barrel, how important is that? ; Some claim that the firing pin is too thin which causes many misfires. I would like some feedback on this as this would surely be a deal breaker; Not American made but then what is?
I am really torn on this, I don’t mind paying more for quality but it doesn’t seem as though the Elkhorn is lacking on quality unless there is a problem with misfires. By the way, one is for me and the other for my son and I would like them to be the same model.
Post by: Dirty Mike on February 10, 2011, 11:43:46 PM
Post by: Whitelightning on February 11, 2011, 05:48:44 AM
Not bashing the Elkhorn either great gun.
Post by: dawhunt on February 11, 2011, 06:28:34 AM
Bob
Post by: funkster on February 11, 2011, 08:32:09 AM
Bighorn all the way !!!!!!!!!!!!! it will be worth the wait :IBCOOL:
Bob
I am also in the market for a new muzzleloader,can you elaborate on this?
Post by: dawhunt on February 11, 2011, 06:21:56 PM
bought my knight and have never been sorry EVER !!! very accurate rifle. The new ones will be coming out in mar. (I think) you can go to their web site ( http://www.knightrifles.com/ (http://www.knightrifles.com/) ) and check'em out .
Ask anyone that owns one what they think of them.
bob
Post by: HntnFsh on February 11, 2011, 06:25:48 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on February 11, 2011, 06:27:45 PM
If your still interested let me know and I'll get you the info.
Post by: BOOM!! on February 12, 2011, 07:44:19 AM
Post by: ribka on February 12, 2011, 07:57:01 AM
I have both.
Check out Bi Mart too
Post by: spikehunter on February 12, 2011, 08:08:43 AM
Post by: BOOM!! on February 12, 2011, 08:31:58 AM
Hey boom if I were you, i think i would check into the good ol' flintlock :chuckle:
Hey BT I will let you in on a little secret, the newer muzzleloaders (last 50 years) don't have a 5 second ignition delay which means you could finally move up to branchantleredhunter! :DOH:
Post by: BOOM!! on February 13, 2011, 11:16:26 AM
I know where you can get a new Bighorn for $319.99 right now. I'll shoot you a pm
Just bought me a brand new Bighorn, Yahoo! ;D Thanks HntnFsh. One down, one to go.
Post by: bare.hunter on February 13, 2011, 11:51:02 AM
and it start to rust it has been a good starter gun but iam upgrading this year.
Post by: HntnFsh on February 13, 2011, 06:42:10 PM
I know where you can get a new Bighorn for $319.99 right now. I'll shoot you a pm
Just bought me a brand new Bighorn, Yahoo! ;D Thanks HntnFsh. One down, one to go.
Musta bought the 1 I told you about.Cngrats.You'll like it
Post by: funkster on February 14, 2011, 08:40:12 AM
I know where you can get a new Bighorn for $319.99 right now. I'll shoot you a pm
I would also like to know where you can get a bighorn for $319.
Post by: Wacenturion on February 15, 2011, 07:36:16 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2011, 07:55:40 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on February 26, 2011, 07:33:48 AM
But just because a rifle or muzzleloader is "afforable" does not mean anything. I know a lot of "afforable guns" that will shoot guns 2-4 times the money. I can buy any gun I want, even a 4,000.00 muzzle loader. There is a reason I shoot a cva :IBCOOL: And as of right now you can get some knights, for less then a cva ;)your right. but if you looked at what I said a reliable gun.