In market for new BP Accura/Optima Pro-hunter FX, Vortex/Pursuit...decisions decision

saleen_21 · 11-26-2011, 02:07 PM

Need some help here desperately...I don't know much about BP, I currently have a CVA magnum, I purchased many years ago and now is time to upgrade, due to my 16 year old son wants to go muzzle loading hunting with me in two weeks, so I figured what a better time to get new one....I need some recommendations, I have looked at numerous reviews and here is what I see but need the experts here to help me narrow it down..

Here are what I'm looking at:
T/C Pro Hunter FX
T/C Triumph - Bone Collector

Traditions Vortek
Traditions Purstuit

CVA Accura
CVA Optima

I was all set on getting the T/C Pro Hunter FX, but can not find any reviews, likes/dislikes anywhere on this new BP....all I know is it is a fixed barrel which is fine by me I own enough rifles to not need to swap out barrels, just need a good dedicated/accurate BP rifle...I like the looks and feel of the Pro Hunter FX and I like the flex tech design for reducing recoil, since my 16 year old fears the recoil..lol

I also like the bone collector triumph but like the looks of the Pro hunter FX better...but triumph - bone collector also has recoild reducing flex tech technology.

I like the looks of the Traditions pursuit and Vortek...especially with the thumbhole option...but only has typical recoil butt bad....

then there is the CVA Accura adn Optima, but I thought CVA were your lower end muzzle loaders where the T/C were your high end....like Sako - savage...but maybe CVA hs made name for themselves...like I said been awhile since I've been in the sport...

regardless what I get it will be topped with nothing no other then a Leupold Ultimate Slam scope....

So basically I'm looking for something built well, accurate, easy to operate (load and clean), and fun to shoot w/o alot of recoil....simple huh...not asking for much

But anyways any input would be greatly appreciated..
Thanks

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MountainDevil54 · 11-26-2011, 02:14 PM

I got one for you, i'll send you a Private message.

saleen_21 · 11-26-2011, 02:23 PM

Sure email me with what you got

MountainDevil54 · 11-26-2011, 02:35 PM

check your pm

saleen_21 · 11-26-2011, 02:37 PM

Sure email me with what you got

mountaineer magic · 11-26-2011, 02:56 PM

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donjose · 11-26-2011, 03:29 PM

Any of those rifles will be good if you choose Traditions go with the Vortek it has the drop out trigger making it much easier to clean..

Boonechaser · 11-26-2011, 04:21 PM

If it is easy to clean and great recoil reduction, i would go with the triumph as well. You cant beat the speedbreach and them sims recoil pads and flex tech stock are the chit. I have a small 12 year old nephew (about 75lbs) that will shoot mine with a full 150gr. load of pellets or 120 gr. load of BH209 without flinching and says it don't kick.

lemoyne · 11-26-2011, 05:40 PM

I have a Endeavor, and a Triumph along with 13 other muzzleloaders They are both excellent guns Especially the encore. I do have to say that while it is expensive I would take the Bone Collector over any other dedicated muzzleloader.
One other thing if you intend to use the new Blackhorn powder its is a much better choice to go with TC guns. Since it eliminates all the swabbing between shots and is the most powerful sub on the market it is a good choice. The problem a lot of people have run into is that a lot of guns do not have a fully efficient breach plug so they have ignition problems with it.

saleen_21 · 11-27-2011, 08:00 AM

well looks like I have it narrowed down to the T/C Triumph in Bone collector model or the Pro hunter FX, and the Knight mountaineer or Disc extreme.....only bad thing only one that you can get off the shelf is the triumph, the knights and the pro hunter you have to order online none seem to be readily available and doesn't look like anyone carry's the Knights....of course where I live there are only two major sporting good stores, Dicks sporting goods, and Bass Pro....ugh