buying a new muzzleloader
 

I want to buy a new muzzleloader just wondering whats a good one to buy. Dont want to spend alot probably no more then $300.00.

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You are going to get a variety of opinions on this topic but for what its worth I have a CVA Wolf and I really like it it is easy to clean and care for as well as a great shooter. I picked it up at wallmart for $130. I'd definitely buy another one.

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What and where will you be hunting? Do you want to hunt with sabots or conicals? Traditional or inline? Lots of choices! Narrow it down and you will get some recommendations.

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Check your State laws and determine what is and is not legal. Also look at the projectiles that are permitted. If your State is an open field then you have a lot of choices.

Being your budget is $300.00 and I am guessing you're looking for an inline, then the BPI line and NEF Sidekick would be where to look. Also there are some Tradition's rifles out there in that price range.

I would look at the NEF Sidekick and then get yourself a different ramrod.

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Unless they have changed the laws 44 or larger and loaded from the muzzle is about all it says. You might look at wal-mart for the after season sales I picked up an Omega last year for$160 .I really dont think it gets much better than that. Lee

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I am looking at the CVA's about a .50. I thinking about the kodiak.

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T/C Omega is a no-brainer for your price range. Most popular consumer-satisfiedML around these days - best warranty too. PM me for best online prices.

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Kodiak is a good rifle to start with, especially for the price. Another is the winchester apex with stainless steel barrel. Winchester is better quality and offers the SS barrel. Or even the cva wolf for $139. CVA is pretty much the 1 muzzleloader that is a no fuss rifle when it comes to putting powder and bullet down the bore and getting good groups. Theres a few other cva's out there that might catch your attention. Try www.cabelas.com and look through what they have. And cabelas will bend over backwards for you should something ever go wrong with it. They replaced a pistol i bought 4 times before refunding my money. And should you ever choose to buy a blackpowder 6 shot pistol, stay away from the brass frame revolvers. Total junk.

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How about CVA Buckhorn. Its $80.00 cheaper then the Kodiak that I was looking at. I just want to make sure I buy something thats going to shot well and will hold up.

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T/C Omega,or Knight Wolverine. Both good guns,and accurate!

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cva buckhorn would be a perfect starter rifle, Its not as fast when it comes to cleaning but its great to start off with and build your skills/knowledge of blackpowder hunting and will perform great for you. I had an old cva staghorn which was a step lower than the buckhorn and it was a simple made gun and shot great. Like i said, its going to take a little longer to clean due to the action design but its a good rifle to start off with. But personally, i'd spend the $139 on the cva wolf and get an up to date break action muzzleloader thats really simple to clean.

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T/C omega, I am an FFL-Dealer and have seen some fantasic deals from distributors lately on the .45 cal models. You can't beat these guns for accuracy and ease of cleaning. The basic blue/black stock should not run you much more than $200 in .45 cal or $240 in .50 Cal. models current pricing.

I am shooting a .45 cal omega this year and love it.

Thompson Center stands behind these American made products very well, one of the best reputations in the industry.

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I would recommend the Traditions muzzleloader line. I have had a Traditions Evolution Long Distance .50 cal for a little over a year now and love it.And it retails for only $259.00.

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I have the same thing. $139 at Gander Mtn.