Black powder
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Tx
Posts: 20
Black powder
I'm considering buying ainline blk powder riflefor deer hunting.With so many on todays market it's confusing.TC & Knight seem to be the majoritys choice. (50 or 52 cal ?) I would appreciateany input from those who shoot blk power. Happy Holidays Y'all
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Harford County, MD
Posts: 434
RE: Black powder
I have a .45 CVA MagBolt that was one of the cheaper models out a year or two ago. The main PITA is that its hard to find .45 bullets around here, so I stock up when I can. I was out today and got a nice 10 pointer with my CVA at 50-60 yards. He ran 25 yards and dropped in his tracks. So personally, I love my CVA and don't see a need in spending a super amount on a T/C. You'll get tons of responses though. The one thing I can say is, get a .50 so its easier to find supplies.
#6
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Posts: 4,553
RE: Black powder
You definitely want to go with a .50 cal ML of whatever brand you choose, due to the larger availability of components. You can buy an ML "on the cheaps" such as a Traditions or a more expensive one like a TC. You could also take a look at the Savage 10ML-II, as it will also shoot smokeless in addition to BP substitutes. Check out http://dougva.proboards34.com/index.cgi?for info pertaining to the savage on the savage thread. Awesome ML!
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
RE: Black powder
ORIGINAL: Beretta686
I'm considering buying ainline blk powder riflefor deer hunting.With so many on todays market it's confusing.TC & Knight seem to be the majoritys choice. (50 or 52 cal ?) I would appreciateany input from those who shoot blk power. Happy Holidays Y'all
I'm considering buying ainline blk powder riflefor deer hunting.With so many on todays market it's confusing.TC & Knight seem to be the majoritys choice. (50 or 52 cal ?) I would appreciateany input from those who shoot blk power. Happy Holidays Y'all
#8
RE: Black powder
If I were going to buy a new ML tomorrow it would be a TC due to their rep for quality and service, and it would be a .50 caliber since that's the caliber with the widest array of choices and availability. I wouldn't even consider the .52 caliber, not enough advantage to justify the scarcity of ammo choices, or to offset the more readily available .54 ammo which I prefer anyway.
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,876
RE: Black powder
Knight is my choice. Great service! Had a problem and they sent someone to my house to pick it up. Repalced more than they needed to and sent it back. Worked flawlessly this year. TC advertises more than I care to pay for.