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It's day 2 ofour muzzleloader antlerless and bear season here in Pennsylvania. I have to say that my Hawken " Autumn", so named for the colors in her laminated stock, is proving to be a very agreeable companion.
Although she is heavier than my Firehawk, she's not at all tiresome.
There are some who are bothered by this rifle being called a Hawken. While it may be argued that TC's rifle isn't an (exact)replica, I've heard some say its more of a New England style half stock hunting rifle. Whatever. It's a very fine rifle regardless of what its called.
The Lyman Plains and Browning Mountain rifles are much closer to the Hawken, but are also heavier and not nearly as well balanced. I've had both and after a day on foot, they wore me out. My 8 pound TC is much easier on my 57 year old bod.
TC had to call the rifle something. It was good marketing to call it a Hawken back in the '70s/ Jeremiah Johnson era. I doubt the scale of resurgent interest in muzzleloading would've happened if it weren't for the TC Hawken.
For those who want a 12 to 14 pound rifle originally designed for men on horse( most of the time) there are rifles out there for you.
But for those of us in the Pumpkin Infantry, TC's Hawken is a delight.
While my Firehawk is my all time favorite rifle, my TC Hawken is my favorite side lock. Just perfect for days when I want something a little... different?
Now if a fine fat doe, or rolly polly bear would oblige me by walking into range...
Although she is heavier than my Firehawk, she's not at all tiresome.
There are some who are bothered by this rifle being called a Hawken. While it may be argued that TC's rifle isn't an (exact)replica, I've heard some say its more of a New England style half stock hunting rifle. Whatever. It's a very fine rifle regardless of what its called.
The Lyman Plains and Browning Mountain rifles are much closer to the Hawken, but are also heavier and not nearly as well balanced. I've had both and after a day on foot, they wore me out. My 8 pound TC is much easier on my 57 year old bod.
TC had to call the rifle something. It was good marketing to call it a Hawken back in the '70s/ Jeremiah Johnson era. I doubt the scale of resurgent interest in muzzleloading would've happened if it weren't for the TC Hawken.
For those who want a 12 to 14 pound rifle originally designed for men on horse( most of the time) there are rifles out there for you.
But for those of us in the Pumpkin Infantry, TC's Hawken is a delight.
While my Firehawk is my all time favorite rifle, my TC Hawken is my favorite side lock. Just perfect for days when I want something a little... different?
Now if a fine fat doe, or rolly polly bear would oblige me by walking into range...
