muzzleloader
08-16-2006, 08:11 AM
#2
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RE: muzzleloader
I myself use the old style muzzleloader. Its a Thompson Center Hawken. Its precussion and shoots very very good. A lot of hunters use the in-lines. I personally dont care for the in-lines, but that seems to be the trend anymore. I have a few buddys that went to the in-lines and they have had misfires. Not one time has mine ever misfired. I hunt with it in the rain, snow, or sleet. I guess its your own personal preference. Ive had my muzzleloader since 1990 and Im not changing. I would go and buy another Hawken if need be...
08-16-2006, 08:28 AM
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RE: muzzleloader
I, just like arrowmaster, use an old-style muzzleloader. I also use a T/C Hawkens. I use a .50 cal. It shoots great and I love the look, you put 1000 grains of powder in there, you'll be all set. Id deffinetly reccomend it
-Travis-
-Travis-
08-16-2006, 12:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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RE: muzzleloader
I shoot a CVA, I don't remember what model. Its bolt action though. If you want to get into muzzle loading, check with your state laws and see what they are. Then decide if you want (if you can legally) go tradional style or get a inline muzzle loader. I got into it because it gives me more time to hunt. Not many people hunt the early muzzle loader season due to the hot weather. Big bucks are just out of velvet and still in summer patterns, in short they are easy to pattern.
08-16-2006, 02:34 PM
#8
Join Date: May 2006
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RE: muzzleloader
ORIGINAL: CtHunter8
I, just like arrowmaster, use an old-style muzzleloader. I also use a T/C Hawkens. I use a .50 cal. It shoots great and I love the look, you put 1000 grains of powder in there, you'll be all set. Id deffinetly reccomend it
-Travis-
I, just like arrowmaster, use an old-style muzzleloader. I also use a T/C Hawkens. I use a .50 cal. It shoots great and I love the look, you put 1000 grains of powder in there, you'll be all set. Id deffinetly reccomend it
-Travis-
08-16-2006, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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RE: muzzleloader
dont listen to cthunter8. If i remember correct hes a 14 year old boy thats known for stirring things up. If you want to start off muzzleloading, Buy a cheap but good quality rifle Like a CVA. You can pick up a cva bobcat for $60-100. Its a nice shooting old style rifle that will help you build your skills on. You dont want to buy something expensive and then be like, oh jeez muzzleloading is to hard,screw this! CVA bobcat will do good if you want an old style muzzleloader. CVA also sells a cheap but good quality $110 inline at cabelas. Personally, I would buy the bobcat, Learn on that and then buy an upscale sidelock. Its always a good idea to buy an inline later on and take it whe you go out camping. After a few days of hunting and not being able to work into range with the side lock, pull out the inline and fill your tag with a longer distance shot lol. cva also sells refurbished rifles, i bought one and it was like brand new. Something you might want to check into. But yeah dont listen to that boy, 1000grains of blackpowder would kill you and anyone standing near you. If you get a bobcat rifle, no more than 100 grains of powder.
08-16-2006, 05:01 PM
#10
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RE: muzzleloader
ORIGINAL: saulthunter
I'm thinking about getting a muzzleloader what kind do you guys prefer?
I'm thinking about getting a muzzleloader what kind do you guys prefer?
First you need to tell us how much you're spending for the ML-only??