Breaking into muzzleloading
11-02-2007, 07:27 PM
#1
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Breaking into muzzleloading
I'm thinking of taking the plunge and extending my barrel time this year with black powder. For someone who has never fired a muzzleloader and knows zero about them, what suggestions would you have? I'm looking to get a decent gun that won't break the bank, or drive me nuts while I'm learning the ins and outs of black powder. Are there any online resources for used guns as well?
11-02-2007, 07:30 PM
#2
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
i have an excellent shooting cva staghorn i can sell you cheap. Im getting out of the inline business and need to start moving the rifles out. Its an excellent shooting rifle, smooth crisp trigger, shoots conicals and sabots excellently. Its a great gun for a beginner. PM me and i'll get you some pics and info.
11-02-2007, 07:32 PM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
ORIGINAL: Martlet
I'm thinking of taking the plunge and extending my barrel time this year with black powder. For someone who has never fired a muzzleloader and knows zero about them, what suggestions would you have? I'm looking to get a decent gun that won't break the bank, or drive me nuts while I'm learning the ins and outs of black powder. Are there any online resources for used guns as well?
I'm thinking of taking the plunge and extending my barrel time this year with black powder. For someone who has never fired a muzzleloader and knows zero about them, what suggestions would you have? I'm looking to get a decent gun that won't break the bank, or drive me nuts while I'm learning the ins and outs of black powder. Are there any online resources for used guns as well?
Also check Wal Mart. They have a CVA Buckhorn Magnum at mine for $109.99. For an entry level good starting rifle it would be hard to go wrong with that or a Wolf for $129.99 at Wal Mart also. Although, check the auction sites. It will give you a good idea of what some of the rifles are really worth if you decide you want to sell them.
11-02-2007, 07:37 PM
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
ORIGINAL: cayugad
Auction Arms. Com and Gun Broker. Com are loaded with black powder rifles of all types. There are normally some good deals on some very good inlines. Get a .50 caliber and get a name brand if you can. You should be all right. If you find one that interests you, let us know and we can take a look at it for you and see what it is and if it might be something for you.
Also check Wal Mart. They have a CVA Buckhorn Magnum at mine for $109.99. For an entry level good starting rifle it would be hard to go wrong with that or a Wolf for $129.99 at Wal Mart also. Although, check the auction sites. It will give you a good idea of what some of the rifles are really worth if you decide you want to sell them.
Auction Arms. Com and Gun Broker. Com are loaded with black powder rifles of all types. There are normally some good deals on some very good inlines. Get a .50 caliber and get a name brand if you can. You should be all right. If you find one that interests you, let us know and we can take a look at it for you and see what it is and if it might be something for you.
Also check Wal Mart. They have a CVA Buckhorn Magnum at mine for $109.99. For an entry level good starting rifle it would be hard to go wrong with that or a Wolf for $129.99 at Wal Mart also. Although, check the auction sites. It will give you a good idea of what some of the rifles are really worth if you decide you want to sell them.
11-03-2007, 12:50 PM
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
Bass Pro had a T/C .50 inline for 119. last week. I think it goes on for a few weeks yet. Thegood thing about a M/L is it does not require a ffl and can be ordered online and shipped to you direct. I am kinda partial to Knight. the T/C Encore is a neat concept, 3 barrells, M/L, rifle, and shotgun.
11-03-2007, 03:14 PM
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
ORIGINAL: jmstevens2
Bass Pro had a T/C .50 inline for 119. last week. I think it goes on for a few weeks yet. Thegood thing about a M/L is it does not require a ffl and can be ordered online and shipped to you direct. I am kinda partial to Knight. the T/C Encore is a neat concept, 3 barrells, M/L, rifle, and shotgun.
Bass Pro had a T/C .50 inline for 119. last week. I think it goes on for a few weeks yet. Thegood thing about a M/L is it does not require a ffl and can be ordered online and shipped to you direct. I am kinda partial to Knight. the T/C Encore is a neat concept, 3 barrells, M/L, rifle, and shotgun.
11-04-2007, 09:45 AM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
T/C Omega. Cabellas just had them on sale for $248. There not right now, but I'd keep an eye out. They do cost around $300 most places, but it's a darn good rifle for the money. I think the extra hundred bucks is well worth it.JMO of course. There are also some good shooting CVA's out there. (from what I hear)
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11-04-2007, 09:12 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Arlington, TN
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RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
I've thought about getting a muzzleloader a few times, but getting one and then going through a seemingly long process of finding the right combination of bullet type and powder (pyrodex, black powder, etc) seems a bit overwhelming. How do you know when you have a good load? When you get a certain size group?
Maybe I'm making it more complicated than it needs to be. I think my associate at work hasn't ever worried about such fine points and just uses round balls and black powder.
Maybe I'm making it more complicated than it needs to be. I think my associate at work hasn't ever worried about such fine points and just uses round balls and black powder.
11-04-2007, 09:16 PM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 31
RE: Breaking into muzzleloading
This and some powder is all you need.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96052_400003001_400000000_400003000_400-3-1
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96052_400003001_400000000_400003000_400-3-1