Post by: Uncle Russ on July 14, 2014, 07:20:40 PM
Like other "Hawken" rifles of today it bears a Hawken resemblance and has Hawken-Like features. I don't know the cost, but I would imagine it to be somewhere on the order of a semi-custom built by one of our own builders.
Here is a brief description....."The barrels are from Green Mountain, one-inch wide, and available in .50, .54, or .58 caliber, all with a rate of twist at one turn in 70 inches with a groove depth of .011.
The Hawken percussion lock from L&R is used, and barrels are fitted with a hooked patent breech. The barrel, lock, and triggers are browned and the forearm of the stock on the deluxe version is “capped” with a poured pewter nose cap. Other furniture is made of German silver.
Here is the entire article from Mike Nesbitt as seen on Facebook...
New October Country rifle offers Hawken-like features | TheGunMag - The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment FoundationTheGunMag – The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment Foundation (http://www.thegunmag.com/new-october-country-rifle-offers-hawken-like-features/)
Since I need to pay the Weaving Welshman a visit we will likely put a short October Country stop on the agenda for things to do that same day.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Bigsmoke on July 14, 2014, 07:47:49 PM
As a matter of fact, I happen to own that very same rifle that Nesbitt wrote about. It's a good rifle. Interesting enough, I went to a shoot with it in February of this year. Hadn't popped a cap in months and months. Really hadn't taken the time to develop a load or even adjust the sights. Figured that I would try 85 grains of Ffg GOEX, .530 ball and .015 patches lubed with saliva. Of course, as per other discussions, I was using RWS caps, out of a metal can. As a matter of fact, the GOEX came out of a metal can as well.
Long story short, darned if I didn't win the match. It's a pretty good shooter.
Overall impressions of the rifle are that it does feel a wee bit clubby and nose heavy, but it holds mighty steady. With the Green Mountain premium barrel, it is a good shooter. The L & R lock is quick and positive. The metal surfaces are all browned, and it is a very even job. Nice piece of maple. I don't think it is quite as good as claimed, but it is a pretty piece of firewood. The triggers are crisp. Unset they are a bit much, but set is about 2 pounds, I would guess.
I think the MSRP is right about $1,595.00 plus shipping and tax where applicable.
I don't believe the rifle is a reproduction of any particular style, just a half stock, plains style rifle.
John
Post by: sse on July 14, 2014, 10:51:49 PM
Post by: KHickam on July 22, 2014, 02:50:29 PM
Post by: Dakotas Dad on August 19, 2014, 09:01:12 AM
Post by: Bigsmoke on August 19, 2014, 09:29:03 AM
I saw that Rocky Mtn Hawken at Pedersoli's booth at the SHOT Show several years ago and was mightily impressed with it. Figured it might make a good rifle to have one of these days. How about starting another thread and telling us about it.
John
Post by: Roaddog on August 20, 2014, 07:30:16 AM
