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Whats yalls favorite muzzleloader?

PEEJAY

PEEJAY

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Ive hunted rifle and shotgun season before but early muzzleloader opens up friday here n i have never even shot one. I havent hunted firearms in 6 or 7 years at least. Would like to keep my budget under 500 if possible. Any suggestions??
 
I picked up a total package from CVA with the Scout, Scope, and case. It made it super easy for a muzzleloader beginner. Think it was under $300 all day. Ammo stuff was more but you know how that goes.
 
TC Hawken .50cal 1in48 twist barrel. She’s old school but I love the smell of real BP. 80 grains of FFFg Goex with a .490 patched round ball. It’s my favorite two weeks of the year here in AR.

You can find them on the used market for around $500.
 
Anything from Thompson Center. Had a real nice one I can’t remember the model now. Ended up selling it but wished I didn’t. But then my father in law traded me his TC Black Diamond. It’s an oldie but a goody. Very accurate and pretty easy to work on even comparing to the newer modern models.


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Sniper4hire said:
CVA Optima 50 cal.
Although I don't know why I bother. I haven't seen a deer in the daylight in 4 years during blackpowder season here in northern lower MI. State land. they are completely nocturnal by the time blackpowder season is on deck.
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Same in NW Ohio.


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Traditions Pursuit Ultralight. Kicks like a mule but I’ve knocked down quite a few northern MI deer... in the daylight.
 
CVA Electra...cloverleaf groups at 100 yards and a ridiculously light trigger.



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I've been very happy with my Knight muzzleloader (not sure about model--maybe the Wolverine?). Shoots great, easy to take down and clean, and very reliable.
 
PEEJAY said:
Ive hunted rifle and shotgun season before but early muzzleloader opens up friday here n i have never even shot one. I havent hunted firearms in 6 or 7 years at least. Would like to keep my budget under 500 if possible. Any suggestions??
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TC Impact in .50cal., great shooter, easy to clean, like $350 if my memory serves me correctly. I topped it with a $250 Leupold 2x7 as I typically use my bow hunting areas for ML during the late season and it is plenty of power.
 
If you want old school, I ve shot competition for years w/ a pedersoli .50 A very good prize winner. .490 rd ball, .010 butter patch over 60 grns FFF I think Cabelas sells it in cap or flint, called a blue ridge rifle.
 
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