I invited a different friend to join me next weekend for a couple days hunting. He has never ever shot a ML before. So i decided to let him borrow one of mine. He was talking about buying one but i told him to wait.
He was looking at the Accura, Encore, and Apex. I was really surprised he didnt mention an Omega. Usually everyone says something about an Omega. Any way i said no no no. I'm pretty familiar with all and suggested the Triumph as his first and only ML he would ever need.
I just happened to have one i never shot before. And i'm not selling it. It's all camo and i put a camo Talley one piece rings and bases with a camo Nikon Omega with a BDC reticle. This setup looks awesome.
My starting load was 130grns BH209, Federal 209A primer, short black Harvester sabot, 250grn Lehigh. First three shot group at 100yards was 1". Good enough for me. Moved the scope twice and had it 1" high at 100yds.
I now gave the gun to John to shoot. He shoots three shots right at 1 1/4. These groups are better then they sound. The wind is blowing and the temp is like -4 with wind chill. It's really cold to say the least.
So we decide to see how well the reticle works at 200 yards. Holy ****, i shot a 1 1/4" group at 200yards. He then shoots one about 2 1/2 at 200 yards. He's very happy and ready to go hunting. I did spend alot of time talking and explaining about ML'S in the warm. Sorry no pictures, it was to cold.
BTW- Even though i recommend the Triumph i still think the Knights are Better Muzzleloaders, especially with the new Lehigh plug. The Triumph is just so easy to use and very accurate.
It sounds like some good shooting. And I never shot a Triumph but they do sound interesting.
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I invited a different friend to join me next weekend for a couple days hunting. He has never ever shot a ML before. So i decided to let him borrow one of mine. He was talking about buying one but i told him to wait.
He was looking at the Accura, Encore, and Apex. I was really surprised he didnt mention an Omega. Usually everyone says something about an Omega. Any way i said no no no. I'm pretty familiar with all and suggested the Triumph as his first and only ML he would ever need.
I just happened to have one i never shot before. And i'm not selling it. It's all camo and i put a camo Talley one piece rings and bases with a camo Nikon Omega with a BDC reticle. This setup looks awesome.
My starting load was 130grns BH209, Federal 209A primer, short black Harvester sabot, 250grn Lehigh. First three shot group at 100yards was 1". Good enough for me. Moved the scope twice and had it 1" high at 100yds.
I now gave the gun to John to shoot. He shoots three shots right at 1 1/4. These groups are better then they sound. The wind is blowing and the temp is like -4 with wind chill. It's really cold to say the least.
So we decide to see how well the reticle works at 200 yards. Holy ****, i shot a 1 1/4" group at 200yards. He then shoots one about 2 1/2 at 200 yards. He's very happy and ready to go hunting. I did spend alot of time talking and explaining about ML'S in the warm. Sorry no pictures, it was to cold.
BTW- Even though i recommend the Triumph i still think the Knights are Better Muzzleloaders, especially with the new Lehigh plug. The Triumph is just so easy to use and very accurate.
I agree completely. I keep saying my Triumph is one of my favorite guns but found myself using one of my Knights everytime I went out. I didn't even use the Triumpgh this year . Still It is one of the best. Makes me want to shoot it , just talking about it.
Ohio Muzzleloader Season. 1/9/2010
