muzzleloader info

[mud slug]

looking inyo buying a muzzleloader in the new year, i know that thompson center and knight are the best ones which do you guys/gals prefer? and why thanks for our help. i've read a couple of book and magazines but seem to come up with more questions than answers. thanks kevin

[Dick284]

Oh boy are you in for some Cranium Aches.

Let us know what you settle on.
Good luck,

[209x50]

What do you want to shoot outr of it? Sabots, cast boolits, patched round balls? Are you looking to use it in general hunting season? A little info here would sure help in answering you.

[mud slug]

sorry 209X50 looking at getting a 50 cal for hunting. will likely be useing the pyrodex pellets and the sabots to start.still learning as i go.

[knight hunter]

I bought a knight American .50 cal inline 8 years ago. this was the low end of the Knights as I didn't know wether I would like muzzleloading hunting so I didn;t want to invest much money in it. I still use it too this day. iI've taken a buck with it every season. It uses the #11 percussion cap only. I shoot 2 pyrodex 50gr pellets with 240gr HP bullets + sabot. The longest distance I've shot a deer is 125yds. It came drilled and tapped for a scope( Ithink they all do). I have a scope on mine. The accessories needed will cost you about $100.00. There are better rifles on the market but mine does what I need it to do.

[Reeves1]

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=9012

Each brand has it's advantages and disadvantages but Knight and T/C are both top brands. I've got lots of experience with the Omega and could highly recommend it but I just ordered a Triumph as well. Shot one last year and really liked it. Shoulder a few...see what fits you best and go from there. If you plan on shooting pellets, I'd highly recommend one that uses 209 primers for ignition.