HELP!!!
#2
RE: HELP!!!
Gosh Mr. Zesterhouse, you're in ruff shape... You really need to decide on the kind of rifle you want and then sending you somewhere would be a little easier. Even telling you how, would be easier. Besides that, most rifles come with a good manual and some (knights) come with a video which explain all you need to do to get up and shooting. Is there any kind of rifle that interests you?
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Posts: 591
RE: HELP!!!
I'm going to go with cayugad on this one and say you're in a rough spot; but let's talk rifles before how to. Inline: The T/C Omega is a great way to go. Traditional: T/C Hawken, Lyman great plains and both good. Didn't check much of them out, but this place seems to have a lot of info on it: http://www.three-peaks.net/muzzle.htmYour MLs manual should teach you about everything you know.
#5
RE: HELP!!!
The Thompson Center Omega is a great rifle. Even the Omega Z5 models are really doing some impressive shooting. Another thing to consider is what is legal in the state you hunt. Some states have projectile restrictions, others restrict ignition and even types of actions, so all of this is important to keep in mind.
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Posts: 986
RE: HELP!!!
I'm afraid I am going to be quite negative on this one. If you plan to hunt something in a week and you do not have a rifle yet I think it is poor procedure to even attempt a hunt without more time than you have. I have shot muzzleloaders for some time now and I will not go ona hunt without spending at least two days at the range with the rifle I have already sighted in and selected a load for (just to be sure something has not changed and to be sure the load is the best one I can come up with). It is only fair to the game and the other hunters to be able to make a clean kill and be sure of your shots. With such little time I do not see how you can accomplish this. Sorry to rain on your parade but the lack of planning on your part is definately a poor start to a really fun sport. Now if you are just going out to shoot targets then maybe I misunderstood and if so I apologize.
#7
RE: HELP!!!
ORIGINAL: MLKeith
I'm afraid I am going to be quite negative on this one. If you plan to hunt something in a week and you do not have a rifle yet I think it is poor procedure to even attempt a hunt without more time than you have. I have shot muzzleloaders for some time now and I will not go ona hunt without spending at least two days at the range with the rifle I have already sighted in and selected a load for (just to be sure something has not changed and to be sure the load is the best one I can come up with). It is only fair to the game and the other hunters to be able to make a clean kill and be sure of your shots. With such little time I do not see how you can accomplish this. Sorry to rain on your parade but the lack of planning on your part is definately a poor start to a really fun sport. Now if you are just going out to shoot targets then maybe I misunderstood and if so I apologize.
I'm afraid I am going to be quite negative on this one. If you plan to hunt something in a week and you do not have a rifle yet I think it is poor procedure to even attempt a hunt without more time than you have. I have shot muzzleloaders for some time now and I will not go ona hunt without spending at least two days at the range with the rifle I have already sighted in and selected a load for (just to be sure something has not changed and to be sure the load is the best one I can come up with). It is only fair to the game and the other hunters to be able to make a clean kill and be sure of your shots. With such little time I do not see how you can accomplish this. Sorry to rain on your parade but the lack of planning on your part is definately a poor start to a really fun sport. Now if you are just going out to shoot targets then maybe I misunderstood and if so I apologize.
Life happens we all understand that, so while you may have a greatreason to what took so long to buy your ml it still doesn't excuse what is required to be proficent and safe with it. Sh%t happens, buy now and be ready for the next time.
BTW the omega is a fine place to start your search..best of luck!
#8
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NH, USA
Posts: 55
RE: HELP!!!
Mr. Zesterhouse, I did just about the same thing your doing. I order my Omega when they first came out,there was a delay in getting it do to popularity. Spent the weekend before opener sighting and finding a load for the gun. I was just looking for short range shooting no long range shots being new to BP. I ended getting 3 deer that seaon and now only take the Omega out even during shotgun.
But, keep in mind I did "alot" of reading right here on this forum and many thanks to cayugad and others for the great info.
But, keep in mind I did "alot" of reading right here on this forum and many thanks to cayugad and others for the great info.