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09-08-2007 | 05:42 AM

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RE: New to muzzleloaders, need advice

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ORIGINAL: dathein

I'm new to this forum, spending most of my time on the traditional bowhunting forum. I want to start taking advantage of the gun and muzzleloading season, but prefer to use a traditional muzzleloader. Here's where my questions begin. I'm currently considering a Cabela's traditional Hawken rifle or Cabela's Blue Ridge rifle.

Are these rifles worth considering?? What do I need to get started??

I probably should have mentioned I will use this rifle for deer and hog here in south TX.

Thanks,
Dave

There is a couple of guys up in Penna where I FL hunt that shoot the Cabelas Hawken Flintlock with TC Maxi balls. The are good shooters, and the price is excellent. They use a 50 cal for deer. I would stay with the .50 cal and get a 1-48 twist and shoot Gold Dots in it, better bullet selection with the 50 cal. If you plan on only shooting traditional then go with the .54 cal.
Chap Gleason

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