Arse
Well-Known Member
I've resisted inline muzzleloaders for years. I've harbored all the classic sentiments: they're not traditional enough, they're too easy, they're stainless steel and plastic. Shotgun primers --are you kidding? Where's the soul in these guns?
Having said all that, I think I've finally decided to mothball my .54 Renegade.
It has been a pleasure to hunt with -- never misfired, never missed a deer, always one-shot / one-kill. I enjoyed being the oddball in our group with the old gun that shot those big 'ol bullets.
Last year on opening day I took a buck at last light. Hour and a half drag out by myself, another hour to drive home and hang him up, THEN was left with The Cleanup.
You know what I'm talking about: Take gun apart, hot soapy water/rinse/repeat, run some patches, run some more patches, then oil every nook and cranny. For me about a forty-five minute job, which I am automatically committed to any time the trigger is pulled.
My friends said, in earnest, "You know, maybe it's time for a new gun." The seed was planted. Time to chose a gun.
So I'm looking around and here's the TC Triumph. Lightweight, synthetic stock, Weathershield finish (no more panic attacks if it rains). Hand-removable breech plug! Only FOUR moving parts! Heck, I think I could clean this gun with one hand while I was driving home!!
Questions to Triumph owners:
What scope/base/ring setup are you using?
Which powder/bullet combos are working for you?
What's your cleaning regimen for this gun? Do you still have to oil the Weathershield?
If I get this gun I will have more questions about inlines in general, but this will get the ball rolling. And if you've read this whole post, thank you.
Having said all that, I think I've finally decided to mothball my .54 Renegade.
It has been a pleasure to hunt with -- never misfired, never missed a deer, always one-shot / one-kill. I enjoyed being the oddball in our group with the old gun that shot those big 'ol bullets.
Last year on opening day I took a buck at last light. Hour and a half drag out by myself, another hour to drive home and hang him up, THEN was left with The Cleanup.
You know what I'm talking about: Take gun apart, hot soapy water/rinse/repeat, run some patches, run some more patches, then oil every nook and cranny. For me about a forty-five minute job, which I am automatically committed to any time the trigger is pulled.
My friends said, in earnest, "You know, maybe it's time for a new gun." The seed was planted. Time to chose a gun.
So I'm looking around and here's the TC Triumph. Lightweight, synthetic stock, Weathershield finish (no more panic attacks if it rains). Hand-removable breech plug! Only FOUR moving parts! Heck, I think I could clean this gun with one hand while I was driving home!!
Questions to Triumph owners:
What scope/base/ring setup are you using?
Which powder/bullet combos are working for you?
What's your cleaning regimen for this gun? Do you still have to oil the Weathershield?
If I get this gun I will have more questions about inlines in general, but this will get the ball rolling. And if you've read this whole post, thank you.
