new to black powder
 

i am new to black powder hunting this year. i used my friends muzzle loader and got a 6 point with it. ever since that weekend i have been wanting to get a gun of my own. i just want to know what type of muzzle loader you guys are using. i personally like remington shotguns and was wondering if they make quality muzzle loaders as well. just want some basic info. thanx

RE: new to black powder
 

You need to examine your State laws. Then you need to really examine your own feelings and decide what kind of experience you want out of muzzleloading and what you expect the rifle to be able to do. What kind of shots do you expect, and what kind of money do you want to spend. I am sure the remington would take care of you real well.

RE: new to black powder
 

I bought a Optima Pro about a month ago and really like the gun but it is heavy.What ever gun you choose if it fits you and you get it dialed in you are good to go,if you really like the Remingtons stick to Remington

RE: new to black powder
 

Heavy is always good. my rifle is 8 1/4lbs but rocky stead when you are shooting it off your knee. My old staghorn that was 6 1/2lbs would wobble all over in the slightest breeze. Plus that extra weight tames the mag loads and the heavier bullet charges. How much does the optima pro weigh? i know one of the cva's out there is over 9lbs i just cant remember which one.

RE: new to black powder
 

I recommend the NEF Sidekick, T/C Omega, Knight Revolution, or any other muzzleloader made by these companies. Shoot as many of them as you can and hold and handle them. Decide for yourself which is best for you. If you buy agood brand, however,you will not be disappointed. I think that these companies mentioned are much better than Winchester. I love Winchester's guns but not their muzzleloaders.Good luck. Over and out.

RE: new to black powder
 

Remington makes good rifles and shotguns ,I have and like both but they have never brought their muzzleloaders up to the same standard. Look over an Omega or a Sidekick or if its more suited to your state laws a black Diamond or a White [the White for where you have to use big lead bullets and no sabot]
But what ever else you do make sure you check and understand those state laws. Lee

RE: new to black powder
 

In addition to several T/C rifles, I also own a Remington Genesis .50 caliber rifle. It is a pretty nice gun, and costs a little less than a T/C Omega. Mine seems to have a good barrel and a decent trigger as well. But like many "domestic" guns these days, it is made overseas. Appears to be very similar to a Traditions Yukon, which I understand is made is Spain.

RE: new to black powder
 

Frontiergander the Optima is 8.8lbs it is steady of the knee or better yet the old shooting stick.

RE: new to black powder
 

Yeah thats the one i was thinking of, just couldnt remember the name. I like a heavier rifle when im hunting. As for shooting sticks/ bi pod, I've never been in a situation where i had time to use them. Almost every shot is off the knee, laying down or my very first ever for this year. astanding up shot. A heavier rifle just feels a lot more steadier in my hands. Thats why i like my winchester. Its deff. paid its self off over the years. Now only if i can find where the elk hide lol. But thanks for telling me which gun that was, i'll take a look on cabelas so i can see what they look like. Im thinking its like the wolf with a longer barrel.

RE: new to black powder
 

I picked up the one with the thumb hole stock,was never a big fan of this untill I tried it.