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xxxxxxl
I have a burning Question i need to know about round balls VS Minie Balls. Which is better for accuracy? Im using my .54 cal T/C Hawken rifle shooting a 100yd match from prone position. Any info would be appreciated. Tinman
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  • xxxxxxl
    Getting ready to buy a new muzzleloader to hunt in New Mexico later this year. I have never used one. Which guns are the highest quality. I am looking to spend between $350 and $550 on the gun.
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  • rockford
    quote:Originally posted by xxxxxxl
    Getting ready to buy a new muzzleloader to hunt in New Mexico later this year. I have never used one. Which guns are the highest quality. I am looking to spend between $350 and $550 on the gun.


    Your first decision will be which type of muzzle loader you want. The choices are going to be between the traditional and the new inline types.

    Depending on what your needs are, you will make that choice first. If you have intentions of using a scope, the inline types would no doubt be your choice. If you choose traditional, I would suggest you look at Thompson Center along with others. If you choose inline, then there are several makers of them, I believe including Remington and Ruger, along with numerous other makers.

    Fred
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  • Pdog
    Well I hear good things about easy cleaning of the new TC ones. Looking at getting a savage myself but thats mainly to use smokeless powder for easy cleaning.
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  • bambihunter
    If you have the opportunity, go shoot some friends' guns. You'll likely find one that just feels right.
    As rockford mentioned the traditional vs. sidelock is likely what you'll figure out first. If you choose sidelock then you'll have to choose between flint and percussion, etc.

    I personally have both. They both serve thier purpose. I like the ease of cleaning with the inlines since they have a removable breechplug and I feel thier safer since they have a more traditional safety. I broke the sear on my sidelock one time and it went off. Luckily the gun was in a safe direction.

    If you can find one (I'm looking too), CVA made a limited run of thier Classic Mountain Rifle. This gun has a 32" barrel, double triggers and double wedge pins (in case you lose one it won't fall apart).

    http://www.cva.com/products/rifles/mount.htm
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  • xxxxxxl
    I am definitely going to use a scope. When the term in-line is used what does this mean?
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  • Contender Man
    In-line's are, for the most part, like conventional bolt action, cartridge rifles. And there are a lot of good ones out there; T/C, Remington, Savage, Knight, CVA ...

    Some states restrict BP hunting to "primative" meaning flint or percussion, with iron sights. Some states have seasons for both. Some states allow saboted rounds some don't.

    Look into your regulations and make sure you understand what is allowed, the plan accordingly.

    I would sugest you consider a 50 cal. because you can always load them down, but there is only so far you can go up with a 45 cal., and unless your thinking of going after big stuff, stay away from the 54's and bigger.

    If you think you would like a Rem 700 look on Gunbroker, I've got one listed there, with 4x32 scope, and I just took in a 3x9 that I'd work a deal on.

    But regardless of where you buy, or what you buy ... know for darn sure that it will meet the rules for the areas you plan to hunt.


    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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  • bnailon
    I have a non-inline percussion TC Renegade in 50 caliber. Love it when the smoke pours out of the barrel.
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  • bambihunter
    6x's, I'd sure look at Contenders 700 inline. I sure like mine, off hand with mine I can shoot it better than I can my 700 in .300 mag. They mate right up to scopes as do most of the inlines. Sidelocks can accept a scope, but sometimes they can be a little tricky. I have my 700MLS set up on Leupold Quick Release mounts because Kansas doesn't allow scopes during muzzleloader season, but they do during regular firearms season and Oklahoma allows them in both seasons. I can pop the scope off to be legal early season in KS then put it back on the rest of the year.

    Here's what mine looks like to give you an idea:

    700MLS.JPG
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  • xxxxxxl
    From my research I found that New Mexico requires that flintlock and percussion muzzleloaders be used. You can use sabots. Where does this put my options? And if it matters I shoot left handed.
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  • bambihunter
    Well, it's maybe splitting hairs, but it sounds to me that an inline that fires either musket or #11 caps would be legal (#209's probably are not).
    I'd say a quick phone call to the wildlife department would clarify that.
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  • remroc
    I recently bought a Remington 700BP at Sam's Club for $225.
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