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Jbw
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
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Location: Up state New York
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:32 am Post subject: buying a muzzeloader |
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| im am looking to buy a muzzeloader but im not sure what to get, the new electronic one or an inline. which one would be better? i like the idea of no caps with the electronic gun but never used one so not sure how they work. |
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saskie
Joined: 23 Dec 2002
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Location: West Carleton, Ottawa, Canada
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to BGH forums. I've never had a problem with caps/primers so I don't see that being much of an issue.
What conditions are you planning to use it in? Expected range? Species?
Thompson Centrearms (TC) seem to be the overwhelming favourite. I shoot a Traditions Pursuit (which is at the lower end of the price spectrum) and it serves me fine. If you're looking for "conventional-like performance (+100yds) you'll want you more gun than what I have, it's performance really starts to drop past 75yds and I wouldn't reccomend it period past 100. |
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Jbw
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
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Location: Up state New York
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:48 am Post subject: |
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| I would be using it for deer, and the rang could be any where from point blank rang out to a 150 yards. |
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chazdutcherjr
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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| i bought my first smoke pole 2 years ago a tradtions yukon 50cal,i cast my own bullets,250 grain maxi ball,i use this because in upstate new york i might find a bear in my hunt . this combo 100 grains powder,250 grain bullet,4x32 scope works well for me at 175+ yards.shoot what your good with and be confident in your combo and you will be ok |
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Jbw
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
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Location: Up state New York
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| Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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| in the brush whats better a patch and ball or a sabot? |
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chazdutcherjr
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:23 am Post subject: sabot |
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jbw.
sabots are better all round,patched balls tend to drift,indian lake area is where i do some hunting. |
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TURBO_TEC
Joined: 12 Oct 2008
Posts: 39
Location: Shapleigh and Caribou ,Maine
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| Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject: Muzzle Loader |
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| I have also looked at the CVA electronic gun , very impressive .. but also have looked closely at the Thompson Center since you can change out the Barrels and do alot more for your money. |
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ADK Jim
Joined: 21 Jun 2006
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Location: upstate New York
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Hi JB , A Thompson Center Encore , 50 cal. with 250 gr TC Shock Wave's in front of three 50 gr pellets of triple seven works great every time for me.
There are a lot of less expensive MZ out there that are fine also. My son has a traditions with the breach plug that screws out by hand. That is very handy and it shoots great. |
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Jbw
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
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Location: Up state New York
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| Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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| ya makes since |
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walkin
Joined: 13 Apr 2009
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Location: Camp David MD
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| Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| I have the TC pro hunter very satisfied with it. Also shoot 250 gr. shockwave 3-50s triple 7. Holds a nice pattern.Shoots great out to 250 yrds. Killed a nice elk at 60yrds. Good luck hunting........ |
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