ORIGINAL: powerpak
OK guys I live in Illinois and have been given rights to hunt a new spot. Of course in Illinois you have a choice of shotgun or muzzle loader. I've never had a muzzleloader. But with this new ground Ineed one. because there are virtually no options on treestands (I must hunt on the ground) And I have very long shooting distances from most brush. Its mainly a grassy 300 acre field better suited for rabbit hunting. But there are some reall hogs using it asa travel fare to and fro from bedding to crops. I want to buy a muzzleloader to reach further than my remington 1187 will reach effectively. I am not rich so the really expensive models are out. What are some of the best buys (not cheapest,but best value) I can get in muzzleloaders. I would like models that are simple and most dummy proof /any help appreciated.
Since you wanna shoot long distance buya Trumph shoot Blackhorn 209 with 120g of powder and shoot a 250g Barnes TMZ or a 250g Shockwave or a 200g SW. Set up 125 to 150yards from the run way. Get a Nikon Omega BDC scope. Easy to clean, simple to operate, excellent accuracy with BH powder and long range bullets. The Trumph is $300 and $200 for a good scope and it is all you need.
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