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ORIGINAL: Don K
Ok,
My son was lucky enough to draw a NR Unit 17 NM Either sex Elk tag. A handful of tags and hes one of the lucky ones.
Now the questions. Im mainly a bowhunter with 25+ years doing that. I have some gun experience and a little muzzleloader. I have a Knight that was given to me a couple years ago but I cant get this thing to group at all.
Im looking to purchase a Muzzleloader for my son for his hunt. I would like to go inline and set up a scope on it. Would like one that groups good and want him to start shooting here come July. Hes 13 years old but a big kid (5ft 8 and 145 pounds) I dont want to break the pocket book but would like something dependable and decent.
Any advice or suggestions would be great.
Don
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I am going to take it for granted that the area where he was picked, a sabot can be used. I do not know the regulations.
Something you might want to consider. This is probably a once in a life time hunt for you and your son. Don't blow it pinching pennies on a barginmuzzleloader. Get the best that you can afford. Not that some of the cheaper rifles will not shoot, because they will. But for a little more money, you would have a rifle that your son could depend on the rest of his life.
Also, your Knight should be a good rifle. I can not understand why it would not group. Maybe you need to try some other combinations. I would be contacting Knight Rifles about it and see what they have to say if you have tried a number of things and it just plain will not shoot.
The CVA Optima is a good rifle. Not my first choice mind you, but it is a good rifle.
Personally for something this important, instead of buying blind off the internet, take your son to a store where muzzleloaders are sold and have him shoulder different rifles. He needs one that will fit well and one he is comfortable to hold. Consider weight of the rifle for the all day hikes, balance of the rifle, and fit of the stock.
A .50 caliber would be recommended. I would look at Thompson Center, Knight, or some of the BPI brands. Also there are some made by New England Firearms called the sidekick. Its not pretty, but they are good shooters.
Knight just came out with a rolling block model that really looks interesting. T/C also has the Triumph out. The Omega is still a hard to beat rifle. Check auction sites if you want to save some money. You can pick them up reasonable there. The T/C Omega should be coming down in price with the introduction of the new models. Watch for sales. They are good shooters. Especially with sabots.
As for the scope, get a Nikon Pro Staff 2-7x32mm. It has great eye relief, $139.00 price tag, excellent clarity, life time guarantee, and they are tuff. This is where you could save a little money and still have some quality optics.
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