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I first saw it in the CDNN Investments catalog. Ruger is offering a black powder rifle. "Black Synthetic 50 caliber. 22" barrel with advanced inline bolt action. 3-pos safety, uses #11 percussion caps, sling swivel studs, blade front w/gold bead, adjustable rear, stainless nipple breech plug. Dealer=$249.99 MSRP=$550.00" It looks a lot like their Mod 77 BA rifle with an additional ramrod beneath the barrel.
Also offered is a laminate stainless @$674, a hardwood blue @ $616 and the Officers Deluxe w/walnut stock @ $662.
This seems like an awful lot for a BP rifle though I'm sure it shoots well. Heck, I could buy a good used CF handgun and rifle for that MSRP. I love to hunt with my black powder Lyman 50cal Hawken but it only cost $150 from Sportsman's Guide on closeout sale a few years ago. Think the Hawken is prettier too but I'm a traditionalist.
Black Powder deer season starts next week and we can legally harvest one more doe. I plan on being there with the Hawken.
RIKA
Also offered is a laminate stainless @$674, a hardwood blue @ $616 and the Officers Deluxe w/walnut stock @ $662.
This seems like an awful lot for a BP rifle though I'm sure it shoots well. Heck, I could buy a good used CF handgun and rifle for that MSRP. I love to hunt with my black powder Lyman 50cal Hawken but it only cost $150 from Sportsman's Guide on closeout sale a few years ago. Think the Hawken is prettier too but I'm a traditionalist.
Black Powder deer season starts next week and we can legally harvest one more doe. I plan on being there with the Hawken.
RIKA