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Uberti and Pedersoli are two of the Itie replica mfg's that make quality reproductions. I U were to ask me what BP rifle would I take out into the field to go hunting with, I would say hands down a PAPER CARTRIDGE 1863 SHARPS...It is a breech loader, uses a Musket Cap and shoots a non metalic paper cartridge that is made from nitrated paper. They usually are of 50 or 54 caliber. These are a bit more expensive than a Thompson Center by a factor of 2.5 for a Pedersoli. If you stay American, Shiloh Sharps you are talking at least a G for a used one, when you find one. These BTW are a BLAST TO SHOOT.

TC Hawkens etc are modern Hybrids, and the basic quality is there, it does lack a certain something. But what do ya expect for about 200 used. Before you jump take a good look around so as to understand what is available and for what price.

The first rifle I ever bought on my own was a TC Hawken in 45 Cal back in 1972. It came with a whole bunch of Goodies like 2 bullet molds, tang sight, and accourtments to load it with for $110.00. It is still in the spoon closet, havn't shot it in dam near 30 years. So BP is basically a FIRST Love in long spoons, for hand spoons there is no substititute for metalic cartridges.

BTW the inline BP stuff I would give you a nickel for anyone of them. To me they are absolutely boring.