lhr

[sbuff]

Looks like TC bought LHR,

http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/muzzleloaders/strike

Edited September 16, 2015 by sbuff

[ny hunter]

Looks like a real nice ML.....best of luck with it.

[sbuff]

I didn't get it, was just posting to inform others

[Jaeger]

Hey thanks, exactly perfect timing for this post.

 

Just lost a bid on a 20" barrel walnut stocked LHR Redemption on gunbroker.  Price went around $500.

 

Some guy is selling the original walnut 24" Redemptions for $900+!!1

 

I just have to wonder if its worth paying more to buy an original LHR Redemption?  My main concern is that the walnut stocks provided by Thompson Center may not be a great as the original LHR's.

 

But now anything is fair game.  It looks like it is the exact same gun, reasonable since the LHR founders were former TC employees.  Guess they cashed in and sold their rights to TC.

 

The best part of this is now TC will be able to supply any accessories to people who purchased the original LHR Redemptions!

 

I am now trying to decide, Original LHR Walnut stock or new TC.  Tough decision.

 

I just noticed that even the advertising copy is almost exactly taken from the old LHR copy.

 

The only difference I can see, is that they do not offer a 20" barrel model.  Now 20" is pretty short for a Muzzleloader but the redemption has a longer breach area for its strike system than does say CVA's etc.

Edited September 17, 2015 by Jaeger

[sbuff]

I would try for an original lhr if I were buying one. TC got rid of the green Mountain barrels and added their qla.

If I were buying a new muzzloader I'd buy an omega or a white like the other one I listed.

[Grizz1219]

The good thing is S&W is leaving it in Nh, not ruining it by bringing it to Ma like they did with T/C

 

 

[Jaeger]

Someone on another forum said they may have had issues with loose barrel to frame lockup, anyone heard about this?

[sbuff]

Some had hinge pin issues others didn't i heard. I felt one and it was as tight as a bank vault.

[Jaeger]

I would try for an original lhr if I were buying one. TC got rid of the green Mountain barrels and added their qla.

If I were buying a new muzzloader I'd buy an omega or a white like the other one I listed.

 

I just dropped the hammer on one with a 24" barrel and the loose powder adapter included.  You can't seem to get the adapters so buying a new one was out of the question.  Reviews indicated the adapter is necessary to wring all the accuracy from loose powder, esp. blackhorn 209.

 

The recommended bullet is the Scorpion pt in 300gr in a harvester ribbed sabot over 110 gr(by vol.) of Blackhorn 209.

 

The reason I chose it over the new T/C Strike is the better Green Mountain barrels with cloverleaf rifling and better quality walnut (these were made one at a time vs TC mass production).  I rarely have to rely on warranties anyway.

 

Also, the T/C strike has some sort of easy load rifling less lead into the barrel reducing the working rifled length of the barrel.

 

Now can anyone tell me where in NY I can get Blackhorn 209 powder?

[sbuff]

Some shops carry it local by camp , if not there is eds gun shop in nort Carolina, a guy named carlos can get it shipped to you with out the hazmat fee, if you want the adress and contact information i can post it. He's about the cheapest going.

[sbuff]

Ed's Gun Shop

5560 US 1 HWY

Vass, NC 28394

(910) 692-7936

(910) 692-4867 fax

[email protected] or [email protected]

Hours:

M - F - 9am 5pm

Sat - 9am - 5pm

Ask for carlos and he'll hook you up.

Edited September 30, 2015 by sbuff