#2987323 - 10/18/12 10:08 AM
Looking for first Muzzleloader
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mfisher
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I’m in the market to finally purchase a muzzleloader, I’ve borrowed a friend’s the last 2 years. I have done some research and what I’ve found is that no matter what you get the key is to clean the gun religiously after every few shots at minimum. I’ve been told that it would be smart to get a stainless barrel to help the life of the gun due to corrosions but I’m not really looking to spend $500 on a gun at this time. Any recommendations for a good gun that is a reliable shooter assuming I do my part to keep up with the cleaning? Is it really that important to go with a non blued barrel? I would like to keep this under $300. Thanks for any info you guys can share.
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#2987331 - 10/18/12 10:14 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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Walmart here has the CVA Optima Stainless for $217. I don't think you can beat it for the price.
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#2987333 - 10/18/12 10:15 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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Seen a wolf for sale in the classifieds for $130..You don't need stainless steel.Just clean it after you shoot it every time and you'll be good to go.You can find some good deals on used ones.Check http://www.gunownersclub.com
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#2987343 - 10/18/12 10:22 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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BigD_625
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Seen a wolf for sale in the classifieds for $130..You don't need stainless steel.Just clean it after you shoot it every time and you'll be good to go.You can find some good deals on used ones.Check http://www.gunownersclub.com
Walmart has the blue wolf $167. I have been looking for a good used one on goc for my brother, and I can't beat walmart.
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#2987351 - 10/18/12 10:27 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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A good friend of mine bought the T/C Impact ($250) few years back and he has been thoroughly impressed with it thus far. He set his gun up exactly as described in this article, with the exception of the scope (same load, same dial in, etc). I have witnessed him shoot it at the range (out to 150 yards) and I have witnessed him kill three does with it in a field (50-100 yard shots) and I must say I have been impressed too. Furthermore, it is a breeze to clean, unlike the black powder guns I shot back in the day. Best of luck with your final choice.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/thompson_impact.htm
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#2987374 - 10/18/12 10:37 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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mfisher
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Thanks for the feedback guys, this is very helpful
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#2987399 - 10/18/12 11:01 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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#2987412 - 10/18/12 11:12 AM
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Ed B
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A good friend of mine bought the T/C Impact ($250) few years back and he has been thoroughly impressed with it thus far. He set his gun up exactly as described in this article, with the exception of the scope (same load, same dial in, etc). I have witnessed him shoot it at the range (out to 150 yards) and I have witnessed him kill three does with it in a field (50-100 yard shots) and I must say I have been impressed too. Furthermore, it is a breeze to clean, unlike the black powder guns I shot back in the day. Best of luck with your final choice. http://www.chuckhawks.com/thompson_impact.htm
I went with an impact a couple years ago as well, absolutely love it. Simple, easy to clean (using BH209) and accurate.
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#2987437 - 10/18/12 11:31 AM
Re: Looking for first Muzzleloader
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