Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
10-10-2005, 09:10 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
Hey again,
I have a friend who I convinced should get into muzzle loading. I would like your suggestions for which muzzle loader he should get. It should be inline and fire a 209 primer. Other than that it should be fairly priced. Not cheap, just a good value for the money.
Thanks
Tom
I have a friend who I convinced should get into muzzle loading. I would like your suggestions for which muzzle loader he should get. It should be inline and fire a 209 primer. Other than that it should be fairly priced. Not cheap, just a good value for the money.
Thanks
Tom
10-10-2005, 01:58 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
http://www.dallastacticalsupplies.com/itemdetails.asp?itemid=NESPS050 for the experienced shooter or someone just getting into the sport, I think they would not go wrong with the NEF Sidekick. And for that price, it is a good deal. I have read some excellent reviews on the rifle, great trigger, excellent out of the box accuracy, very secure lock up at the break, the only bad thing I have read on them is the ramrod stinks... simple, get a range rod and use the rifle one for only loading in the field the one time after you shoot your deer and have to walk up to check it...
10-11-2005, 12:23 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
my vote would be for a breech action ML. Doesn't really matter what brand - go by price and other personal preverences. I switched to one from a bolt type and absolutely love it (I have a Rossi). They are very easy to clean and operate.
10-11-2005, 01:55 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
Hey guys,
My friend ended up buying a Winchester muzzle loader. I believe it is called the X-150. I thought it was really nice. 24" barrel blued, with a tapered palm, fluted barrel, and raised cheek. He paid $229 at Bass Pro.
What do you guys think?
Tom
My friend ended up buying a Winchester muzzle loader. I believe it is called the X-150. I thought it was really nice. 24" barrel blued, with a tapered palm, fluted barrel, and raised cheek. He paid $229 at Bass Pro.
What do you guys think?
Tom
10-11-2005, 02:34 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
I am sure the rifle will shoot fine.. but if I had $229.00 to spend on an inline muzzleloader it would not have been a Winchester X-150. I would have spent much less and got a Stainless Steel NEF Sidekick, or went on one of the auction sites and tried to geta Knight or Thompson Center. Also there are some good deals out there on different rifles, all you need do is look for them.
10-11-2005, 03:24 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Good Choice of Muzzle Loader
It is "water over the dam" at this point. Since you asked for opinion anyway I agree with Cayugad. I hope your friend understands that the rifle he bought is a Spanish import and has nothing to do with Winchester other than the name. My opinion is that there are better rifles for less money.