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Muzzle loader advice #2982727 12/12/19 10:42 AM 12/12/19 10:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 291 gadsden, al R redhedder OP 4 point
redhedder OP 4 point R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 291 gadsden, al	I am going to be in the market for a muzzle loader at the end of this season. I really need out for $250 or less. Thought I'd get your opinions. I could buy new or used if it is a good gun. Thank

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2982943 12/12/19 03:02 PM 12/12/19 03:02 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 42,103 UR 6 top cat Freak of Nature
top cat Freak of Nature Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 42,103 UR 6	Don't think I'd buy a used one unless it was from someone I knew. You can probably get a gun for that extra if you want a scope. Good luck. LUCK:::; When presistence, dedication, perspiration and preparation meet up with opportunity!!! - - - - - - - -A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. Thomas Jeferson - - - - - - - -

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2983075 12/12/19 04:58 PM 12/12/19 04:58 PM
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deadeye48 Booner Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 10,399 northport	Look at Traditions ML’s When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2983109 12/12/19 05:39 PM 12/12/19 05:39 PM
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Scooter7 spike S Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 26 Montgomery	I bought a new Traditions Buckstalker and put a cheap tasco 3-9 scope on it for less than $250. Shoots 2" groups at 100 yds. I weight my powder loads (triple 7) vs volume and shoot 250 shockwave bullets. Had it for three years and never a single issue with the gun.. Killed numerous hogs and several doe's with it. Best thing is, never lost an animal I shot with it. Simple, easy and a blast to play with during off season too. Far from being the prettiest, but does the job well.

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2983380 12/12/19 09:25 PM 12/12/19 09:25 PM
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MorningAir 8 point M Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,635 East Alabama	I have several and have an NEF Huntsman that I don't think I paid 200 dollars for 11 years ago. That gun will shoot a 1 inch group all day every day. I wouldn't get caught up in spending a bunch of money because I've seen CVA Wolf's and Buckstalkers that shoot a 1 inch group just like a 750 dollar gun. I'd save my money and spend the extra on powder, sabots and bullets, because you'll need to try more than 1 bullet and sabot to find out what shoots the best no matter what gun you end up buying.

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: MorningAir] #2984011 12/13/19 04:55 PM 12/13/19 04:55 PM
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BamaPlowboy 10 point Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,559 North Alabama	Originally Posted by MorningAir I have several and have an NEF Huntsman that I don't think I paid 200 dollars for 11 years ago. That gun will shoot a 1 inch group all day every day. I wouldn't get caught up in spending a bunch of money because I've seen CVA Wolf's and Buckstalkers that shoot a 1 inch group just like a 750 dollar gun. I'd save my money and spend the extra on powder, sabots and bullets, because you'll need to try more than 1 bullet and sabot to find out what shoots the best no matter what gun you end up buying. Good advice. CVA Optimas shoot great as well and don’t cost much more than a Wolf or Buckstalker

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2992541 12/24/19 03:01 AM 12/24/19 03:01 AM
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RIVER-MAN 4 point Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 426 NW Bama	Got my CVA Acura used at a Pawn Shop for $ 150 OTD and clearance Nikon Scope for $100 . Shoots around 1 1/2 inches at 100 yards . Plenty pleased with it . When you find your self in a hole stop digging !

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2993068 12/24/19 06:35 PM 12/24/19 06:35 PM
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CatHeadBiscuit 14 point Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 6,896 Shelby Co, AL	A little patience can safe you some dollars like River-Man did. "Arguing on the internet is like playing chess with a pigeon. You may be good at chess, but the pigeon is just going to knock all the pieces down, take a crap on the table, and strut around like its victorious."--Anonymous

Re: Muzzle loader advice [Re: redhedder] #2994138 12/26/19 12:08 AM 12/26/19 12:08 AM
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AC870 Old Mossy Horns Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 16,495 Guntersville	Can’t beat the CVA with the speed breech. “Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.” On the distance I like to walk to my stands: “The first 100 yards is also the last 100 yards.”