Scope a T/C Hawken

[Bill from NJ]

Quick question.

 

Has anyone used a scope on a cap lock Hawken Rifle?

 

My eyes are not getting any younger.

 

So, I Thought attaching a scope/mount would help.

 

Oh, and before you go this route…. I have Ghost Ring sights installed now.

 

Have tried many options before.

 

If you did install a scope and mount….

 

What mount did you use?

 

I have both 1" and 15/16" barrels.

[BowhunterNJ]

My first ML was a T/C Sporter No 11 percussion, and I eventually put a scope on it when they became legal so I could shoot further distances with better accuracy.

It's definitely doable, touching groups at 100 yards was possible.

 

Hawken with a longer barrel might work out even better if you work out a nice accurate bullet/powder combo.

What twist barrel do you have?

 

Mount wise, it's an offset mount to not interfere with the side hammer. You'll likely need the barrel tapped.

[mattg1500]

Check out Dixon's in Kempton Pa. They are 100% muzzle loaders everything from powder to hard to find parts to custom builds. If theres a mount or way to mount they will point u in the right direction.

[SPEARFISH]

Yes, it can be done. Don't see the point.  You can probably get a decent inline with a scope for a fair price.

[BowhunterNJ]

Yes, it can be done. Don't see the point.  You can probably get a decent inline with a scope for a fair price.

It's a good point, back when I did it, I couldn't afford a new gun and scope, so I went with a scope and tapped my percussion ML.

Nowadays, the inline market is more competitive and a lot more options.

In hindsight, I don't necessarily regret doing it since it was a heavily used hunting firearm for many years, but now I do wish I still had the "original", unaltered version of that gun.

 

Like all things, it will come down to budget and what you're looking for in the short and long term.

[Haskell_Hunter]

If you're looking for an in-line as an option versus modifying your gun, I went with this combo.  I don't think I have the same exact scope they're offering today, but the price was right, and the gun is a lot of fun to shoot.  Accurate out to 100 yards, and my 15-year-old daughter loves shooting it.

 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/thompson-center-triumph-174-bone-collector-8482-muzzleloader-bushnell-trophy-doa-3-9x40-scope-and-gun-case-combo/1383240.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch%2F%3FN%3D4294750405%26Ne%3D4294750405%26Ns%3DMIN_SALE_PRICE%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dmuzzleloader%26Ntx%3Dmode%252Bmatchallpartial%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts%26WTz_st%3D%26WTz_stype%3DSP%26form_state%3DsearchForm%26recordsPerPage%3D39%26search%3Dmuzzleloader%26searchTypeByFilter%3DTopRated%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_srn%3DSeeAllItems&Ntt=muzzleloader

 

 

[Bill from NJ]

Check out Dixon's in Kempton Pa. They are 100% muzzle loaders everything from powder to hard to find parts to custom builds. If theres a mount or way to mount they will point u in the right direction.

 

 

Dixon's Perfect !

 

 

The only "inline" front stuffer I use is a Scout Carbine Rifle.

 

That is about as modern as I go.

 

Thanks for the leads guys.

 

Hawken with a longer barrel might work out even better if you work out a nice accurate bullet/powder combo.

What twist barrel do you have?

 

Mount wise, it's an offset mount to not interfere with the side hammer. You'll likely need the barrel tapped.

 

I have a couple factory standard 1:48" .

 

Green Mountain barrels  1:70" twist length  32".

[smoking gun]

T/c sold the mounts and a scope for them I don't know if they do anymore.i haven't touched my muzzleloader in ages.i never got to it bill just another project swept under the carpet

[smoking gun]

Dixon's Perfect !

 

 

The only "inline" front stuffer I use is a Scout Carbine Rifle.

 

That is about as modern as I go.

 

Thanks for the leads guys.

 

 

 

I have a couple factory standard 1:48" .

 

Green Mountain barrels 1:70" twist length 32".

correct all the hawkens and older style muzzys have a slower twist and the longer pennyslvania styles have extra slow....that's the way our blackpowdwr season should be older style equipment not muzzys shooting 200 yds with fail proof ignitions Edited June 10, 2016 by smoking gun

[cappy]

Good deal on an inline.  http://www.newjerseyhunter.com/forums/82-classifieds-free/201545-thompson-center-black-diamond-stainless-steel-50-cal-sale.html

 

Link to mounts...http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhawken+scope+mount.TRS0&_nkw=hawken+scope+mount&_sacat=888

[Bill from NJ]

Good deal on an inline.  http://www.newjerseyhunter.com/forums/82-classifieds-free/201545-thompson-center-black-diamond-stainless-steel-50-cal-sale.html

 

Link to mounts...http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhawken+scope+mount.TRS0&_nkw=hawken+scope+mount&_sacat=888

 

 

 

Thanks anyway cappy, but I really do not like the new/modern stuff.

[mattg1500]

TC PA Hunter flintlock is the only muzz I got in my safe!! Guns older than me!

[Bill from NJ]

Well calling Dixons was a humbling experience.

 

The woman politely told me…. We don't put scopes on the rifles here.

 

Geez, you would think I was calling and asking for a hooker to be sent up to the hotel room.

 

I feel bad...

 

Guess I will just suck it up, and shoot with open sights at targets a little closer.

 

I strongly advise you wear your bright florescent orange with me around.

[smoking gun]

[smoking gun]

You can find a flat base mount that would fit the barrel I've seen them