Black powder rifle...WTB

Looking for a starter BP rifle for Voo shooting.

[ManyRifles]

Hey David -

A good source of less-expensive starter bp rifles is the Black Powder section on gunbroker:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Browse.asp?Cat=2324

I have bought quite a few through that site and most have been pretty good transactions. There is always the occasional scoundrel, but I think that happens anywhere.

Here are a few current listings that would be good to get started:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144842974

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144838386
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144638503
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144186971
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144206615

More expensive, but nicer:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144197336
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144752058

Keep in mind that the Lyman Great Plains rifles work great with round ball (what you use at rendezvous), but the Lyman Great Plains Hunters are made for conicals (more for hunting).

There are is also a blackpowder section on Auction Arms, but I've had less experience with their site/community.

If you are newer to the hobby, I would recommend not spending a ton of money on a rifle or gear, as your persona is bound to evolve. Start with a less-expensive rifle (that works well and isn't frustrating to use) and then start asking around the shoots about other people's guns that interest you. For example, you may start off thinking you want to be a Mountain Man from the Western Fur Trade and then decide you prefer the Eastern Longhunter look - which is a pretty different style of rifle.

Take care,

Many Rifles

i have found a fair number of guns on this site.you will have to filter thru a bunch of inlines,but the period guns are there.you can check feedback on the sellers too

ttp://www.gunsamerica.com/default.htm