Muzzleloader Choices

[retrieverman]

I’m not sure if this has been a topic in the past, but if it has, I don’t remember it. I’m sure someone will point out and link the discussion if it’s already been hashed out.
For all the folks who are going to be in the woods with a muzzleloader this year, what will be your weapon of choice? Traditional or modern?

 

[undeg01]

Modern. Either my stainless Ruger 50ML converted to 209’s or my Thompson Omega 50 magnum.

 

[dlbleak]

Modern, I need to get the ol CVA bobcat out and get it ready for next year. It’s a cap and ball with lightweight synthetic stock. I don’t think it’s ever been fired.

 

[dlbleak]

Btw, I know where there is a savage ML2. It has a custom (looks professional) camo job on the stock and scope. Price looked pretty darn fair to me.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

Traditional for me if I ever go.. I’ll never use a modern muzzleloader again. A few members that have met me know why.

 

[Okie4570]

Savage ML2 most likely, but have two flintlocks sitting there ready to go.

 

[swampratt]

Modern, I need to get the ol CVA bobcat out and get it ready for next year. It’s a cap and ball with lightweight synthetic stock. I don’t think it’s ever been fired.

I have 2 of those and 295gr powerbelt is awesome in them with loose pyrodex.

That stock on those with your cheek on it will punch you in the cheek like a closed fist in a fight.

 

[Dorkus]

Modern, TC Triumph with scope. I have eye problems so no judgement.

 

[kirk1978]

Modern, the ole cheap CVA Wolf. The 300gr powerbelt is a tack driver out to 100 yards with this thing.

 

[retrieverman]

I kind of have a muzzleloader obsession and acquired two new (to me) ones this year that I want to draw blood with, but from what I’m seeing on camera and the way my stands are set up, I’ll save the $300 and keep hunting with my crossbow in Oklahoma.
I picked up a rare TC Hawken 50 cal with a factory laminate stock, and there are supposedly only 8 in existence. I also found a deal on a TC Omega, and it may become my favorite muzzleloader ever even though I’ve alway been a Knight guy.

In the Hawken, I’ve been shooting 60 grain (loose) T7, a 350 grain cast bullet in a Harvester black crush rib sabot, and use a 209 primer for ignition.
In the Omega, I’m shooting 65 grain (by weight) of BH209, a .458 250 grain SST in a orange Harvester crush rib sabot, and use a CCI 250 primer for ignition.