Entry Muzzle Loader

[Topher]

I looking to pick up a basic muzzle loader for deer season this year. I am looking for something that is cheep as there are a lot of other guns on my list. What are features that I should no skimp on? What makes/models would you recommend? Can you suggest places to pick up second-hand muzzle loaders?

Thanks!

 

[Shootin'IN]

This is a good entry level gun.
Traditions Timber Ridge .50-Caliber Muzzleloader
They are very accurate out to 150yds or so, and can be found for around $100 on sale.

 

[maarlborogto]

they got really good deals on sportsmans guide.com or just have them send a cataloge to you and bass pro shops have a decient hunting sale in the fall. And you can also try walmart the ones that still sell guns they usually got good muzzloader deals there or any of thoes places

 

[Topher]

I've been looking at local gun shops for a second hand gun, but it seems that one doesnt save much getting a used muzzle loader. I'll keep my eye out for the fall hunting sales.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I looking to pick up a basic muzzle loader for deer season this year. I am looking for something that is cheep as there are a lot of other guns on my list. What are features that I should no skimp on? What makes/models would you recommend? Can you suggest places to pick up second-hand muzzle loaders?

Thanks!

T/C 50 cal Hawken rifle. I see them in the classifieds here for next to nothing all the time.

 

[Joe Williams]

We just got some T/C Impact muzzleloaders in at the store. I REALLY like the feel of this gun. It's shorter than most which makes it handy in the woods, and the weight and balance is just right. I've always wanted a TC, and this one is a beauty. I was just going to get a CVA gun to replace my Remington Genesis, but after fondling the Impact, it's for certain my next muzzleloader. T/C quality is first rate, so this one should be nice.

Cost is either $220 or $230, I can't remember which off the top of my head.

 

[Topher]

T/C 50 cal Hawken rifle. I see them in the classifieds here for next to nothing all the time.

I can't seem to find used guns advertised anywhere (other than here on the forum, and a very limited selection at local stores)
Also what do you consider next to nothing? I'm trying to get a feel for what a good price is.

THanks for the help

 

[Que]

Walmart is carrying some nice Wolf 209's. YouTube - CVA Wolf 209 Magnum Break-Action Muzzleloader

 

[Jack Ryan]

I can't seem to find used guns advertised anywhere (other than here on the forum, and a very limited selection at local stores)
Also what do you consider next to nothing? I'm trying to get a feel for what a good price is.

THanks for the help

This is what I'm talk'n 'bout.
Muzzleloaders - Traditional Flint Lock And Cap Lock Rifles - Thompson/Center
THAT IS muzzle loader hunting.

Right here is what I would call NIB pricing.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/78187-thompson_center_hawken_rifle.html

This was LISTED at $75, not a Thompson but you could sure kill deer with it. Might have to put a couple hours in to it but they do looke nice.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/71962-cabelas_investarms_hawken-_50_a.html

$175? For a Thompson? Hawken? 54? Prices like that for a gun that nice make my ears perk up and I already own one.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/70944-thompson_center_54cal_hawken.html

$125 there exactly what you need. Top quality gun, top manufacture, excellant price. That's worth driving over with a stack of 20's and take a good look at it. If the seller has a powder measure, flask, line capper, NIPPLE WRENCH, ball starter, may be some speed loaders, make sure the ram rod is there and good, probably a cleaning jag.

Pull the nipple out and shine a light in there to look down the barrel. If it's already loaded I'd offer half that asking price. BP is corrosive and sitting in there for who knows how long isn't good but may not have destoyed it. At $75 you could still buy a new GM stainless barrel and out shoot most of these fancy new inlines.

Get todays paper and look throught the yard and garage sales. Every one thinks they need the last thing they saw in the new Gander Mtn catalogue and the guns are like a neighbor kid that looks like you now.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/55096-wts-thompson_center_hawken.html

 

[singlesix]

Walmart is carrying some nice Wolf 209's. YouTube - CVA Wolf 209 Magnum Break-Action Muzzleloader

So you planning on keeping it?

 

[VostocK]

Here is one for $100 right off the classified section. https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/106282-traditions_buckhunter_pro_50_cal.html The dude just dropped the price too. Also , sometime you can find good deals on Indiana Free Ads in the gun section. Good luck with your hunt !

 

[singlesix]

Breakopen or Drop Breech (makes capping and cleaning much easier). Walmart and Dicks are good place to handle some M/L. I bought a Traditions Yukon Package (scope and rifle) @ Wal-Mart for 150.00 on Sale 2 years ago. If you want to get into M/L inexpensively get a package (scope, rifle and start kit).

 

[Que]

So you planning on keeping it?

Yep, a wise old man suggested keeping it, just in case I don't get anything in November.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

The Wolf break actions are nice, but the CVA bobcats are downright cheap. And I've got two deer with mine. One was a 90 yd shot, and the ball went RIGHT where I wanted it to. Don't underestimate them.

 

[snorko]

I have an older CVA Optima which I bought at Rural King for something like $150 new(?). It is accurate and all I need.

 

[clfergus]

Wally world has some great prices on CVA Wolf. I wanna say 169.99 I saw. I picked up a T/C omega after suggestions from other members. It just feel good and the quality finish wise looked better to me than CVA. Probably be the last Muzzleloader I ever buy and at 277.00 I thought it was a deal.

 

[Igotgills2]

I would only offer these suggestions. If you are looking CHEAP, buy cheap new and dont expect it to perform well past a few seasons, or be as reliable/accurate out of the box as some better models. DO NOT BUY A USED MUZZY UNLESS YOU KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM AND HOW IT WAS USED. Too many people let them sit uncleaned or stored improperly and they foul/damage the barrel and components which only means spending more money to correct the issues. That being said, I am not saying go out and spend 600.00 in order to get reliability and performance. I and a few friends purchased the Omega Z5's at Dicks's a few seasons ago for 300. They are clean, have the thumbhole stock, all weather finish (which is nice when it comes to late season hunting weather) and quality parts are available for replacement or adaptation. A modest investment coupled with a solid load, practice, proper cleaning/storage etc, should mean lots of dead deer from your Muzzy and you won't need to replace it in 3 years. If you shoot Pellets it is more simple but expect more cleaning and time after the shot. I shoot 100gr BH209 with 240Gr XTP and crushrib sabots. Phenomenal velocities and sub-3" groups at 150yds all day long, some days are much better.

Do it right, or don't do it. pay attention to details and you will appreciate all of your effors when it comes to Muzzeloading.

 

[xHwyLT]

If your still interested in an inexpensive, but fairly accurate muzzleloader, check Cabela's Bargain Cave right now, they have the Traditions TimberRidge .50 Cal in line muzzleloader for sale at: $89.99 plus shipping. I have one, I believe the original price is $180.

 

[Sgt7330]

My wife and kids just got me that Traditions Timber Ridge .50 in line for Christmas. Cabelas had them on clearance for under $100. I know one other friend who just got one also. It seems like a good gun, nothing at all fancy, but if your chasing deer in the woods and thickets it is a perfect gun for the job. All synthetic.
On the other hand, I bought a Lyman Great Plains rifle a couple months ago. It is very nice looking and I finished the stock up making it even better. It is almost too pretty to bang around in the woods.