Recommend me a new MZ

[LanceS4803]

I am in need of a new MZ. The problems with the Traditions Vortek I've had for 9 years continue to stack up, and I am done with them.
The Remington UML looks interesting, but is HEAVY; 8.5lbs for just the base rifle.

Looking for accuracy, good quality, good customer support.
Recommendations?

 

[Jcalder]

Smokeless


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[LanceS4803]

Smokeless

They are nice, the cleaning issues is a big plus, but not legal in the states I go to now (UT and WY), or will want to go to (AK).

 

[Jcalder]

Smokeless

They are nice, the cleaning issues is a big plus, but not legal in the states I go to now (UT and WY), or will want to go to (AK).

In that case I'd look at an accura


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[LanceS4803]

That one looks very interesting. Thanks!

 

[dmonty]

Thompson Encore. I've tried the smokeless but wasn't for me,keep going back to the Encore

 

[JCDEERMAN]

TC makes a good one. I have an Omega, but they quit making those. TC and Knight are the best out there IMO.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

Knight rifles still carry a good reputation. CVA produces some nice inlines with their Accura and Optima lines. If I was going to buy something new and didn't want to go smokeless, I'd be looking at a Knight, 1:20 twist .45 caliber.

 

[LanceS4803]

Knight rifles still carry a good reputation. CVA produces some nice inlines with their Accura and Optima lines. If I was going to buy something new and didn't want to go smokeless, I'd be looking at a Knight, 1:20 twist .45 caliber.

I see a lot more rifles going .45.
What is the advantage over .50, other than fps?

 

[TNBillyEarl]

I have experience with a few muzzies, but my CVA Optima V2 is freaky accurate. I found the trick is getting the right amount of fouling along with a consistent bullet seating.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

Knight rifles still carry a good reputation. CVA produces some nice inlines with their Accura and Optima lines. If I was going to buy something new and didn't want to go smokeless, I'd be looking at a Knight, 1:20 twist .45 caliber.

I see a lot more rifles going .45.
What is the advantage over .50, other than fps?

A fast twist .45 will stabilize the longer, heavier .40 caliber saboted bullets well. They tend to have better BC and SD numbers than their similar weight .45 caliber counterparts. That can mean better trajectory and penetration performance. If you prefer to go sabotless and shoot full bore .45 caliber bullets, there's a ton of choices. All you need is a press and sizing die to tweak the bullet to bore fit. A fast twist rate 45 will also handle the long, heavy 45 caliber lead conicals well, if you prefer to go that route. It's a pretty versatile caliber.

 

[LanceS4803]

Interesting info. Much appreciated.

 

[BlasterPits]

TC or CVA. They make great muzzys and great prices

 

[GMB54]

Since you mentioned the Rem UML, the Knight Ultra Lite in 45cal 1-20 can be found in that price range if you shop around. They are very nicely made with a Timney trigger and a Green Mountain barrel. Nice B&C stock too.

Knight Ultra-Lite Bare Primer Muzzleloading Rifle .45 Cal 24 SS Barrel

Knight muzzleloaders are traditionally known by many to be the finest, safest, and most accurate black powder rifles ever made. This tradition continues...

www.midwayusa.com

Or the Mountianeer for a little less but it is quite a bit heavier. This rifle has done amazingly well at Friendship's Inline matches.

Knight Mountaineer Bare Primer Muzzleloading Rifle .45 Cal 27 Fluted

The Knight Mountaineer carries all of Knight's most detailed features. The 27” fluted Green Mountain muzzle-loader barrel catches the eye...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[X-Tennessean]

I have had Encore for several years great guns and easy to maintain.
Nephew got a CVA Accura and dang if I don't think I like them better!! Sucker is a shooter for sure.
Chris gave a great explanation on 45 vs 50 cal.....unless you order everything 45 cal supplies are hard to come by in my area were 50 cal is readily available.

 

[J.W.308]

Knight rifle. I have a rolling block that I love

 

[GMB54]

I have had Encore for several years great guns and easy to maintain.
Nephew got a CVA Accura and dang if I don't think I like them better!! Sucker is a shooter for sure.
Chris gave a great explanation on 45 vs 50 cal.....unless you order everything 45 cal supplies are hard to come by in my area were 50 cal is readily available.

Guess you never heard of shooting them sabotless then. You would use the same 45cal bullets 50cal owners use in sabots. All you need is a sizing die unless you get lucky and the bullet fits as sized. 110gr of BH209 with a 275gr bullet sabotless clocks right around 2100fps. Pretty easy to get bulk packs of 45cal conicals too but yes you would need to order them. Both Bullshop and NoExcuses carry several weights and sized to order. You would be amazed how well even a light 350gr 45cal conical at 1300-1400fps MV puts down a deer. Only takes about 75gr of powder to get there too so recoil is not bad.

Im pretty happy with the one i built from a Knight 45 1-20 barrel kit and parts i already had.

 

[GMB54]

Had to test the new forum software and see if just adding the link works also.

This was a friends Mountaineer 45 1-20.

 

[soggybottom]

What your location?
I might be able to help you out with one cheap.
Send me a pm if your Interested.

 

[Tennessee Lead]

Knight is having a sale on muzzleloaders.com
I'm partial to my Encore but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Knight.
I know the Wolverine 209 is compatible with BH209. CVA has a big following. I'm not wild about them as they just feel cheap. I have one for my wife to use and it is a good shooting gun.