Traditions Muzzleloader

[cityhunter1]

I am looking for Muzzleloader in the market.
Traditions has Break Open and look good for price but I do not see any Steel barrel in their collection.

T/C is too expensive for me.

Advice some good Muzzleloader with Steel Barrel and what other things shall I look for in MuzzleLoader.

Thanks for tips in advance.

Cityhunter1

 

[browndusti]

I own a traditions Drop Breech yukon model, although it rusts very easy it is great for a beginner. My next muzzeloader will have a stainless barrel.

 

[Weapontech]

Traditions has worked well for me. For the price, a reasonably tough gun, and reliable....good for bush bashing.

 

[M77]

I bought a Traditions Pursuit LT in the summer for my first BP rifle.....I like it very much for the price I paid. I also bought their Hawken percussion last month. Happy with that one also. Rust hasn't been a problem, I use their "wonderlube" in the barrel after cleaning.

You made the comment on "steel barrel" I don't quite follow what you mean.

 

[TheTooner]

I have a Traditions Tracker. It has a steel barrel. Did you mean to be asking about stainless steel barrels?

 

[bruno]

i too have a tracker. good gun. what else are barrels made out of but steel?

 

[Woodsman]

Same here with a Tracker. Balances well in the hand and a pleasure to shoot.

 

[mckutzy]

just bought a hawken woodsman in flint , from a supplier in calgary, iam quite impressed with the rifle.

 

[Tex Critter]

I've got a Traditions DeerHunter sidelock. Exellent shooter. Was'nt expensive either. Having said that, might get an in-line for hunting next year.

Tex sends

 

[cityhunter1]

Yes I mean Stainless Barrel.
I appreciate your comments

 

[cityhunter1]

I do not want Blued barrel or Nickel Barrel due to Rust Problems.

 

[snowshoe]

Get what you like, but I have been using traditional style rifles for a lot of years and have had no rust problems at all. I clean them at the end of the day, and lube them up with Ballistol. They all need cleaning, even the stainless ones.

 

[Weapontech]

Get what you like, but I have been using traditional style rifles for a lot of years and have had no rust problems at all.

I just picked-up a Traditions PA Pellet Flintlock (blued finish) from a fellow CGN'er. After all the negative stuff I had heard about them, I was impressed with the overall construction, fit and finish.
When compared to my more expensive models, there are certainly some differences, but similar cleaning & oiling routines will keep any oxidation from forming.

 

[pistolero_libre]

Have hunted many wet, ugly, snowy days with Traditions Pursuit in plain blued steel. No rusting yet, despite not always cleaning it religiously. Application of lube is very much necessary after taking a shot if you can't clean the rifle within a reasonable amount of time as the salts from powder combustion are very corrosive.

Stainless steel buys you a little more time, but doesn't solve the problem of rust as virtually nothing will stand up to the corrosive nature of the by-products of black powder combustion.