Originally Posted by
papabearxx
I really appreciate the responses. Like I said I am new to the muzzleloader scene. I live and hunt in Nevada. I also hunt Idaho and Montana. And hopefully Colorado soon. I do want a rifle that will meet all the regulations for these states. The Bighorn will meet Nevada's regulations but I have not looked into the other states.
I have looked at several different muzzleloaders. I have a budget of around $500 at this point for the rifle. I want to get the best I can get for that money. I know a lot of it comes to personal preference when it comes to brands. Just like anything else. My plan for this muzzleloader is hunting. Now with that said I am not someone that likes to take a rifle, bow etc out a week before the season and shoot it a couple times. I like to shoot a lot and become very comfortable and familiar with a weapon. So it will be something that I shoot with regularity. So ease of cleaning is a big deal. Will the disc extreme be a better option for me?
Personally and I can only relate my feelings, the Extreme is a better option. Hunting in the PacNorWest states requires an open ignition so it is going to get dirty in the breech area. I do not find it difficult to clean but I also have been doing it for awhile.
These are some pictures of the Knight Western Kit installed in a DISC Extreme.
And this is a DISC setup with a 'bare primer' 209 shotgun primer ignition and scope for rifle hunting.
These are actually both a rugged reliable rifles and in your case if you are going to shoot & shoot for enjoyment step up one notch and get the DISC.