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Post by camarojohn on Oct 31, 2006 20:48:29 GMT -5
I am just getting started in muzzle loading. I have been hunting with bow and rifle but this is all new to me. I have been reading a lot about all the new Black powder rifles out there. I have read some horror stories about some brands and would like some ideas from guys who know more then a sales person. Are CVC and Traditions as bad as I have read about or was that a problem that has been taken care of? Any input would be helpful, i am very confused here. I like the new inline type rifles with the 209 primer. Thanks again
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Post by noonebil on Oct 31, 2006 23:09:14 GMT -5
I like the breach load inlines. It makes cleanup easier. Thompson makes a great rifle. If cost is a problem, New England Firearms makes a good breach load rifle. I also recommend pyrodex pellets (not loose powder) & belted bullets (not sabots). Both make life easier. When deciding on powder load, start with 90 grains & move up to a max of 150 ( or the max recommended by the manufacturer) until a good grouping is found.
Good Luck! Hope you love muzzleloading as much as me.
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Post by camarojohn on Nov 1, 2006 22:03:58 GMT -5
THANKS FOR THE QUICK REPLY. WHAT HAVE YOUR HEARD ABOUT THE PROBLEMS CVC HAS?
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Post by deerslayer11 on Nov 1, 2006 23:37:54 GMT -5
Personally I would go with a Knight, TC, Remington, or Savage. Im a pretty firm believer in not scrimping on guns or scopes.
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Post by kodiakhunter on Nov 1, 2006 23:54:10 GMT -5
I own a CVA Wolf model in-line. It has a shorter barrel than most, 24". I don't know what problems people are claiming, but both myself & my hunting partner has one, and both of ours, out-of-the-box, and with the open (fiber-optic) sights, shot extremely well. The Wolf model, as with most, but not all, are built to handle magnum loads of 150 grains of powder/pellets. The longer barreled rifles give a hunter more range,(some accurately out to 200yds.) however most of my hunting shots are limited to less than 75 yards or so. My belief is that any reputable company must strive to keep their products as reliable, functional, and user-friendly???, as other major manufacturers. At some point in time any firearm may have some minor glitches, such as loose sight screws etc., which my friend did with his, but all-in-all, our particular rifles are just fine.
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