Flatland Crusoe
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My TC Impact has been really solid and I'm not sure I could see myself spending more than the $300 for the weathershield version and I'm a horrible gear junkie.
Best Muzzleloader for the money
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old man
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Always had and always will have Thomson centers. First the Hawkins now the Omega with the thump hole stock .Much more comfortable to shoot.
Big difference between a 150 and 600 dollar rifle. If you took both and looked down the barrel you would see it. One looks like a sewer pipe and one looks like a mirror. I have a CVA, TC, and traditions. My recommendation is CVA. Great barrels for the money.
TheDudeAbides
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I would say no matter which model you go with, make sure the gun has a breach plug that can be removed by hand and not by rachet.
hornart
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I like the TC Bone Collector better than the other 8 rifles that I have, I have killed some good bulls with mine, 150 grains of triple seven pellets and a 245 grain dead center bullet.Took a bull at 183 yards and another at 200 yards, Just my opinion
sbhooper
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Damn those cheap muzzle loaders!
One down, ten to go.
One down, ten to go.
I got a TC Omega Z5/weathershield from the bargain cave for about $150.8- 10yrs ago.
The Nikon Omega scope cost way more.....should have waited for Leupold to come out with MZ model.
I never understand why folks stop making a proven product....beside proven junk.
The Nikon Omega scope cost way more.....should have waited for Leupold to come out with MZ model.
I never understand why folks stop making a proven product....beside proven junk.
Not the cheapest, but not bad. I think I paid under $500.
CVA AccuraV2. 245gr powerbelts with 100gr Blackhorn 209.
Too bad for shot #3, without that one, this would have been 1 1/4" group. Not bad for open sight off the tailgate at 99 yards. Killed a deer with it a couple days later. 40 yards made it pretty easy.
CVA AccuraV2. 245gr powerbelts with 100gr Blackhorn 209.
Too bad for shot #3, without that one, this would have been 1 1/4" group. Not bad for open sight off the tailgate at 99 yards. Killed a deer with it a couple days later. 40 yards made it pretty easy.
jhudson1
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Hello all, new to the board, a nice place with a lot of good info. I wanted to chime in on the subject. I have had a .50 encore, .50 stainless firehawk, .54 black Knight, .45 White whitetail, and my newest love a .54 Lyman trade rifle. Only one was purchased new, and they all shot well (the white exceptionally well) but they all took some time to work up a load. If the price is right and I was in need, I wouldn't be afraid to try anything that looked like it might fit the bill.
idahofishnhunt
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So curious...maybe someone can help me figure out the difference between these two muzzleloaders.
OPTIMA V2 Stainless Steel - Xtra Green - .50 Cal. Fiber Optic Sights
http://cva.com/CVA-Store-View.php?id=731
OPTIMA V2 NORTHWEST Stainless Steel-Realtree Xtra Green - Fiber Optic Sights
http://cva.com/CVA-Store-View.php?id=628
OPTIMA V2 Stainless Steel - Xtra Green - .50 Cal. Fiber Optic Sights
http://cva.com/CVA-Store-View.php?id=731
OPTIMA V2 NORTHWEST Stainless Steel-Realtree Xtra Green - Fiber Optic Sights
http://cva.com/CVA-Store-View.php?id=628
MThuntr
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for a few bucks, i snagged a CVA Express Double rifle about a month ago. It needed new sears and the guy wanted it gone. I haven't shot it yet but at just shy of 11lbs it won't go on any long hunts.
MThuntr
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Looks like $8 MSRP and the NW has some sort of modified breech plug that shoots musket caps...I assume to protect it from the elements but to retain the spirit of the "open to the elements" law in certain states.
jhudson1
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Mthuntr, I'm sure once you get the parts it will make you a fine companion. Good Hunting.
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