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Posted: 7/13/2011 6:51:06 AM EDT
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I have very little experience with black powder rifles, but I am looking to get one for a friend as a gift. I want to get something he can hunt deer with. Another one of our buddies has a real nice muzzleloader (various barrels, etc...) in.50 cal that he has taken many deer with. I think he paid about 1K for it though. I would like to keep it under $500 if possible. I also would like to get some sort of platform that is expandible if possible. I plan to look a t Cabela's today to see what they have.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions on where to educate myself on muzzleloaders would also be appreciated. Thanks! |
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Quoted: Quoted: Do you want an inline, or a traditional, muzzleloader? Honestly, I am not sur what the difference is? Is one better than the other? Not in my opinion, but many shooters who come into black powder hunting from centerfire rifles like the inlines. I like the TC Triumph and CVA Accura, but here in PA we have BP and Primitive Seasons. What does IN have? I have a Lyman Trade Rifle and a TC PA Hunter for Primitive Season. Cabela's has a lot of choices, both in store and online. |
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Quoted: Thanks again for the reply. Probably looking at inline. the muzzleloader my buddy has is an inline Oncore. We have shot that in the past and it seems to fit the bill. I just don't want to spend a grand for one. Is there something out there comparable? Thanks! Encore is a firearm, with a black powder barrel. Look at the two I mentioned because they are black powder only. If you want inexpensive, the CVA Wolf is pretty cheap. Since they are blued, they will rust if you do not clean them. I find them rather blah, but Cabela's sells a ton of them each year. Some guys like the Traditions Also, do not automatically go with 3-50gr pellets. Find out what your barrel likes. Pellets become pricey if you practice a lot. |
| ^ Hard to beat a TC. I personally shoot a Knight KP1 inline 50 cal. You can change the barrels out on it to make it a rifle, rimfire or shotgun. I have a .223 barrel to go with it and it is great for varmint hunting and target practice. Picked it up for $200 new (with only the .50 barrel) right after Knight went out of business. Knight is back in business with new owners now, so it's all good. They also make other muzzleloaders that are known to be extremely accurate. |
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