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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:59 pm

You would be lucky if you could find one for triple that now. I see them go for 6 to 800.00. Some higher than that.
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by dasmoeturhead » Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:06 pm

My rifle went for $344 in 1979. That was a lot more than the other .50 cal Hawkins gun at that time.
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by RanchRoper » Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:07 pm

Beautiful. Might look nice across my saddle.
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:08 pm

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Heres one of mine moetur. 54 Caliber. built by John Bergmann. Hes in Granville TN. I have a couple of his guns. Great guy does nice work.
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BBS .41 MAG
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by dasmoeturhead » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:19 am

RanchRoper wrote:
Mon Feb 17, 2020 7:07 pm
Beautiful. Might look nice across my saddle.
Thanks RR. it's my most prized firearm.
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by dasmoeturhead » Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:21 am

BigAl52 wrote:
Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:08 pm
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Heres one of mine moetur. 54 Caliber. built by John Bergmann. Hes in Granville TN. I have a couple of his guns. Great guy does nice work.
It's a real beauty. That wood is just fantastic. Looks like he does excellent work. How's that old smoke pole shoot?
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by BigAl52 » Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:50 am

It shoots better than I can. I dont hunt much with them but I sure do like ringin steel with one.
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Re: Traditions Trapper First ahoot!

Post by PJM » Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:21 am

Couldn't wait for spring! The first 3 shots out of the box with 35 gr of pyrodex p and roundball at 26 yards off hand. Absolute hoot to shoot.
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by PT7 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:43 pm

Great new out-of-the-box range report, PJM. In particular, the pistol sights are well-aligned for windage.
How did you like the powder load you used? Any fine-tuning in the wind?

I know exactly what that hoot-to-shoot experience is with the Trapper. Glad you didn't wait for spring :!: :D :!:
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Re: Traditions Trapper

Post by PJM » Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:28 pm

Thanks! The recoil is minimal as the gun is well balanced, and a real pleasure. Next warm day I will try some conicals and see how they fly. Will try 40 grs to start as they are heavier than round ball. Also have some sabots which the quick twist of this gun may well stabilize. Looks like a warm day next week.
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