ORIGINAL: Bloodsaw
im tired of missing hunting days because i have no muzzle loader, i want a cheaper, but good muzzle loader,i know pretty much nothing about them, im pretty sure you can put scopes on them, right? also what cal. should i get, dont want my shoulder knocked off, but dont want to lose deer, links showing guns would be nice! just remember, small budget
To get started any of the Walmart guns would be fine to "test the waters" and see if you like ML.
For scopes, selecting and buying a ML see:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2h.muzzleloader.htm
For bullet selection:
http://www.hpmuzzleloading.com/EditorsView.html
Another thought is to buy a good used gun, there are several here that sound like good values:
http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/813usedblkpowderguns.htm
especially any TC firearm. They fix any problems no questions asked is the word on the "street/forum".
For cheap, safe, non portableTreestands to hunt from try these:
http://www.the-gleasons.com/low_cost_tree_stands_for_hunting.htm
For power, start with pellets since your new, but then go to loose since it is cheaper, better iginition and you can load 80g no problem.
Oh, for a good ML booking buy and read this:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0873419510/qid=1114882877/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-8867395-7390420?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
Best to also have a friend show you the ropes of MLing.
I hope this helps you join the MLing "band of brothers".
Chap Gleason Va