My girlfriend laid down the law
08-22-2011, 06:16 AM
#11
Guest
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I would choose the Triimph over an Omega. I have yet to find anything that will outshoot it except for the knight elite and possibly the mountaineer.I haven't shot the mountaineer enough to know yet. The weathershield has been sufficient protection for me.I personally like the knights but t/C or knight ,you can't go wrong either way.
08-22-2011, 06:29 AM
#12
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
You need to get the rifle your most comfortable with. Handle the different rifles, shoulder them, and see what one of them appeals to you. All of them will get the job done. But if you pick one on our say so and are not happy with it, then its more trouble for you because for the next 50 years your going to hear.." I told you so!"
08-22-2011, 07:10 AM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Clifton, VA
Posts: 1,101
Of the three you listed, the Omega without question. The laminate stock and stainless steel barrel equals a lifetime gun (with TC's warranty to back that up). A proven, if somewhat dated, design that will be around for a long time.
I suspect you are looking at third generation guns online as they have the best price around. Don't know much about their reliability.
I suspect you are looking at third generation guns online as they have the best price around. Don't know much about their reliability.
08-22-2011, 08:09 AM
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: IndianaKY
Posts: 244
Since last hunting season I have sold all of my muzzledloaders except for my TC Hawken. Honestly, I just wasn't completely happy with any of them.
What did you like/dislike about what you had before? Make sure you capture the likes in the new one and lose the dislikes.
If you buy a discontinued model (the Vision) check with Knight (Athens, TN, and CS) to make sure you're not left with another disappointment if you need parts or labor.
In the short term, hunt with the Hawken for now, while your young and your eyes (if you are using iron sights) are up to it. I was pushing 40 before I gave up and got a scoped inline. And I still go primitive when I feel up to it.
08-22-2011, 12:30 PM
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: NE Louisiana
Posts: 697
I have been married 32 years, have raised 3 daughters...I have two that I put through college (one with a Masters) and have married and one that's a sophomore at NC State...
I love my wife and children and I buy what I want...They don't ask me what to buy when they go shopping...
It's your decision, not her's...
Grow a set and enjoy what you buy...
I love my wife and children and I buy what I want...They don't ask me what to buy when they go shopping...
It's your decision, not her's...
Grow a set and enjoy what you buy...
It is always easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
Last edited by WOODTICK49; 08-22-2011 at 12:33 PM.
08-22-2011, 07:29 PM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Central Connecticut
Posts: 766
The Knight Vision that I checked out and shouldered at a Cabela's wasn't very ergonomic. Maybe it fits other folks better. But like most guns it's not for everybody including me.
Last edited by arcticap; 08-22-2011 at 07:33 PM.
