Which Muzzleloaders?

[jmarriott]

If you closely examine a muzzleloader used is not a bad option. Somewhat risky if you are new to loaders. Maybe someone you know that is using one can go with ya.

You then have the ability to buy a used one for less than the price they have on the rack. It is a used loader and most shops don't give much trade in cash for them. Get one and use it if you like it then save up for a new one that you might spend the rest of your life with. You should be able to locate a good used one for 100 or so.

I stick with X-bows in the late season when muzzleloader are the favorites. I got a good deal on the X-bow because the guy's a cronic upgrader. I move closer to the houses late in season as the deer seem to move closer to them and most hunters overlook the little spot that 3 farm houses connect at.

[skeeter@ccia.com]

I would check local laws on what you can use and not use before buying any. Sounds like some good advice given. Here in W. Pa, use of the flint is where you can still gather more days in the woods but at least they are gettin with the program and let us use inlines in other seasons that is. So I can say what to stay away from. I only picked this one up because at the time the price was right but the money I spent on it I should of added to and purchased a better one. I am sorry I purchased a Traditions Yukon inline. That is one I would stay away from. The ramrod isn't even long enough to load it without adding extensions after you remove it from the gun to load...fiber optic sights have fallen off before too...just the fiber part. Spend those extra few dollars now or even save for a while longer and get one you will be happy with and not have to sell as used to buy another one in the future. I did that with my TC 54 many deer, whistle pigs ago and wouldn't part with it for anything but am saving now for a better inline..I am also learning from your post....spend it now or spend more later.

[jon lynn]

Thanks for the input everyone, sorry I didn’t reply sooner. But yet another financial crunch came my way, and I couldn’t do the muzzleloader this year.

But maybe next year I can do an Omega with a top notch scope. I literally have a coffee can I am stuffing bills in to every chance I get. I even will do the ramen noodles and macaroni & cheese thing for a few weeks (as with most of us, it wouldn’t be the first time) as needed.


Jon