Need some muzzleloader advise

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This has most likely been covered, but I can never get the search to work on here...

I need someone to try to lay somethings out in layman's terms for me about muzzleloaders. I am clueless, and with all the different types out there, frankly, a little overwhelmed.

I would like to purchase a new muzzleloader for this upcoming deer season. It will only ever be used for deer, and if lucky will only see 2-3 shots per year, 2 on paper, and one in the boiler room.

I know I'm looking for an in-line, and so far have been recommended to stick to 209 ignition. I'm just unsure as to whether I should be looking for a breakopen, bolt, drop action etc.

I would like it to be sort of easy to clean. In my opinion, spending several hours cleaning a gun each year for 2-3 shots is not worth it.

Any advise? Any recommendations for rifles? I would like to stay as cheap as possible, but don't want to buy something that I'll want to get rid of after a season...I've been tempted by those "Redi-Pack" kits....
 
horseshoe said:
I would like it to be sort of easy to clean. In my opinion, spending several hours cleaning a gun each year for 2-3 shots is not worth it.
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I think that you would be well served by one of the Savage models.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/10MLSSII

Regards,

Chizzy
 
I don't want to be the guy who tells you that you need the most expensive thing because I understand being on a budget ...but have you given any consideration to a tc encore? Yes they are a bit more money but you may find a used one for a reasonable price. They are easy to clean and shoot great. Plus seeing a guy only shoots them so few rounds. With this gun you have the option of getting different barrels to have a whole different gun allowing you to use it more often.
just a thought.
 
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I agree with starpuss and trigger. Traditions Pursuit is the way to go for a fair priced, accurate inline. I had the LT model. It came in a starter kit and was under $300.00.
 
why not go hardcore and get something like the Lyman Great Plains Rifle... in a flintlock :D

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Having hunted and killed deer for the past 9 years with a muzzleloader, I reccomend you go with one of the Tradition Pursuits in a .50 cal even tho I don't use one of them. If I was to buy a new one, I would seriously look at one.
 
If you want cheap go with tradition, easy to clean while still shooting black powder go T/C with the 90 degree breach, if you want the most accuracy and distance out of any muzzleloader go Savage and shoot smokeless. I shot deer in the last 3 years 200+ yards no prob, and once she's broke in you can clean it like a rifle, leaving it dirty for 40 or so shots
 
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Cheap is a relative term !

I would classify the T.C. Bone Collector as a middle range rifle

I've fired them several times and friends of mine have bought them in recent years ..especially for an ocasional shooter and sesonal hunter

Very easy to clean
Very accurate to shoot
Very simple to operate
Very good quality for the $ ...made to last
Variations in blue, stainless, camo stock etc....

I'm a die hard # 11 percussion cap ...so no in line for me
But the above would be my choice
 
Where do you live?

You need to find the local black powder club or supplier. Then go talk to them.
I have used flintlocks, percussions, and, now own an inline.
I have the T/C Omega. It was about 500.00.
You also need about 100 in supplies. Powder, Primer, Ball/Sabot, cleaning jags, ball starter.
Don't go cheap. You will hate a cheap gun and it may turn you off black powder.
 
I got into muzzleloading last year and was concerned about cleaning as well. My local shop reccomended the TC Triumph with the Speed Breech. A quick 90 degree twist and the breech can be removed. I use 777 pellets and run a bore butter patch every shot. With this method, I can shoot continuously with accuracy until I'm done shooting. Then, I use T17 cleaner and chase with bore butter. 15 minutes being fussy. I make sure to clean the breech plug well (rinse under hot water tap) and dried well, then lubed (borebutter).
I have also used warm water with a touch of dishsoap in a pail. I give the barrel a 'blow-dry' with a hair drier and lube with borebutter or gun oil (depending on storage time). When using gun oil, you'll have to clean it before you begin shooting again.
The point is; cleaning is not difficult. As far as shooting it only a few times a year, that may change. Muzzleloader are fun to shoot!
 
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