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« on: October 13, 2011, 09:37:09 AM »
I am thinking of getting into black Powder and buying a .50 cal break action muzzle loader for around $300. Can any shooters out there recomend a model thats safe and accurate for this price?
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2011, 09:57:35 AM »
There's only one.....Thompson Center  "Omega"
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2011, 10:23:59 AM »
For the price your requesting, CVA Optima.
349.00/stainless, thumbhole, scope and mounts.
Incredible BP Rifle!!! I own 2.
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2011, 10:50:10 AM »
Quote from: ChrisS on October 13, 2011, 10:23:59 AM
For the price your requesting, CVA Optima.
349.00/stainless, thumbhole, scope and mounts.
Incredible BP Rifle!!! I own 2.

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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2011, 07:34:55 PM »
My dad and I have been shooting Omega's for 5 years and they have never let us down. The only other one i would like to have is the Triumph because the removal of the breach plug is easier but if you grease the threads and had tighten the omea's it comers out easier. I would get the Omega!
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2011, 09:01:24 AM »
Quote from: lone sailor on October 13, 2011, 07:34:55 PM
My dad and I have been shooting Omega's for 5 years and they have never let us down. The only other one i would like to have is the Triumph because the removal of the breach plug is easier but if you grease the threads and had tighten the omea's it comers out easier. I would get the Omega!


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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2011, 12:10:11 PM »
 stupid Thompson center. Pick the model you like. They're all outstanding black powder guns for the price. don't get sucked into buying anything else.
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2011, 12:13:05 PM »
How much do Thompson Centers cost?
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2011, 12:15:15 PM »
http://www.cabelas.com/product/ThompsonCenter-Impact-Weather-ShieldRealtree-Hardwoods-HD-50-Caliber-Muzzleloader/1230464.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3D%2Bthompson%2Bcenter%2Bmuzzle%2Bloader%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=+thompson+center+muzzle+loader&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2011, 12:17:10 PM »
Nice price.

Whatever you choose, good luck with your purchase.
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2011, 01:43:05 PM »
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2011, 08:29:09 AM »
If you do choose a T/C the shockwave sabots they make work well in them, i think they give you a sample of 5 when you buy your gun. Just make sure they are the yellow tipped non bonded ones, they expand more and do more damage.
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2011, 10:36:47 AM »
My little CVA wolf is a nice gun. Simple to use/clean/maintain and shoots great. I got the whole set up with scope for under 300 bucks. MHO cant beat it
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2011, 12:25:41 AM »
Quote from: mayfloat on October 18, 2011, 10:36:47 AM
My little CVA wolf is a nice gun. Simple to use/clean/maintain and shoots great. I got the whole set up with scope for under 300 bucks. MHO cant beat it
my pops has the ole new england firearms one. that thing is on point, wish they still made them. but settled with the t/c, great gun, just wished i had the wood stock.
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« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2011, 05:51:03 AM »
ill never buy another one without a quick remove breech plug.....the traditions vortex is on my wish list....thumbhole...quick remove breech plug....lightweight barrel  and most important..........ported barrel Wink  just checked out my buddies last night and im sold !!!!
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« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2011, 07:28:01 AM »
Quote from: flounderpounder on October 22, 2011, 05:51:03 AM
ill never buy another one without a quick remove breech plug.....the traditions vortex is on my wish list....thumbhole...quick remove breech plug....lightweight barrel  and most important..........ported barrel Wink  just checked out my buddies last night and im sold !!!!
They have a season in PA now when you can use them right?
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« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2011, 01:07:02 PM »
Was told that some of the nickel barrels that traditions puts out are more prone to pitting than stainless steel or blued. not sure how legit it is just putting it out there.
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« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2011, 06:36:49 PM »
Quote from: Lordron on October 13, 2011, 09:57:35 AM
There's only one.....Thompson Center  "Omega"
That is the one that I have and I love it.Easy to clean(which is very important) It is also very accurate,but I take really good care of my guns etc. I have seen some which I cant believe people even shoot!They do not clean them much if ever,very bad idea.
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« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2011, 06:53:31 PM »
Quote from: ChrisS on October 17, 2011, 12:13:05 PM
How much do Thompson Centers cost?
      http://www.tcarms.com/
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« Reply #19 on: October 26, 2011, 01:56:56 PM »
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They have a season in PA now when you can use them right?


yeah but just for does....I'm not a big fan of it....( didnt hunt with ml his year)....it just puts more scent and traffic in the woods for archery season Embarassed...  you can kill the does in rifle season so it really dosent make much sense to me to have a doe only muzzleloafer season..
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« Reply #20 on: October 26, 2011, 01:57:49 PM »
Quote from: cullenw08 on October 25, 2011, 01:07:02 PM
Was told that some of the nickel barrels that traditions puts out are more prone to pitting than stainless steel or blued. not sure how legit it is just putting it out there.


got to clean the gun son...lol   then it won't pit Wink
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« Reply #21 on: October 26, 2011, 02:05:21 PM »
Quote from: flounderpounder on October 26, 2011, 01:56:56 PM

yeah but just for does....I'm not a big fan of it....( didnt hunt with ml his year)....it just puts more scent and traffic in the woods for archery season Embarassed...  you can kill the does in rifle season so it really dosent make much sense to me to have a doe only muzzleloafer season..

I disagree...with respect.

Less does you have, the better or more active your rut will be.

Take em now, before the rut.....and take em after it too.
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« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2011, 02:10:23 PM »
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I disagree...with respect.

Less does you have, the better or more active your rut will be.

Take em now, before the rut.....and take em after it too.


I live in PA...not MD... big difference in deer numbers  Wink  thats the reason we can only take 2-3 a year....not 100  Embarassed
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« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2011, 02:12:22 PM »
Makes sense.........when I drive to pittsburgh, you wouldnt think that with what you see laying on the roads, though.
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« Reply #24 on: October 26, 2011, 02:24:34 PM »
Quote from: ChrisS on October 26, 2011, 02:12:22 PM
Makes sense.........when I drive to pittsburgh, you wouldnt think that with what you see laying on the roads, though.


good numbers in certain places....there is good numbers in Bedford cty....one of which you drive thru....around the tunnels Wink
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