ORIGINAL: saltflat
I am wanting to buy my first muzzleloader. What do you guys think is the best for the money. I would like to keep it under 300.00. My grandfather has an optima pro and I like it alot but wanted to get your opinions.
It would appear that you want an inline rifle. With $300.00 as your budget, hold on to it and start watching the different on line sites. I suspect they are going to clear inventory real soon and you can pick up a Thompson Center Omega or a Knight Disc or something like that at a very reasonable price.
Some other rifles you keep in mind are the NEF Sidekick. Its not the prettiest rifle in the rack but is well built and a good shooter from all the people (except one as I remember) that buys them. You can pick one of them up for around $160.00 and with a low end scope you still have a 150 yard rifle.
I expect you will see the Wolverine 209's, Bighorns, and even some Omega's and Black Diamonds come on sale soon. Maybe even a Disc or two since Knight I understand has discontinued the model.