looks like I'm getting a muzzle loader!

[E-Town Hunter]

Well, with the proposed changes that would open up smoke pole hunting near the areas I live looks like I need a muzzleloader . Any recommendations on what type. Looking to stay under $300.

[Gutpile]

I'm thinking the same thing. I've been looking at the Knight bighorn. I runs about $330.00 to $350.00 depending on the model. Stainless, camo, etc, etc.

I'm gonna wait till the regs come out though.

[Gobble]

I guess I'm old school. I prefer the sidelocks, I have a .54 cal Lyman Trade rifle. I would reccomend the .54 as it has enough power for deer and elk. >50 will do the job but the extra energy from the larger bullet is much better IMO

[wastickslinger]

Well, with the proposed changes that would open up smoke pole hunting near the areas I live looks like I need a muzzleloader . Any recommendations on what type. Looking to stay under $300.

I'd look for a good used TC Black Diamond XR Stainless. Should find one for what your looking to pay. I like mine. I also have a CVA Elkhorn Magnum I like as well. Neither gun is made new anymore. Not many companies make a WA friendly Muzz. Might have to look used.

[Pathfinder101]

I have a Thompson Center.  I would wait until the regs come out though before I bought one.  RIght now the restrictions on what kind of muzzeloader you can use in this state are very restrictive (more restrictive than any other state that I am aware of).  FOr that reason, a LOT of the "good" muzzeloaders in production are not legal for hunting here (because we do not allow covered ignition systems).  I would wait until the regs come out and see if they relax those rules before buying anything.  THey probably won't, but I would wait and see.

[Gutpile]

Some companies are coming out with "western" versions of inlines. There was one at sportsmans warehouse that was a new model although I can't remember the make. CVA maybe. There's a few to choose from and i'm sure there will be more. I believe SW had 4 washington leagal ML's last time I was there. I like the sidelock ones myself but gonna go inline if I do in fact buy one.

[Ray]

I'm getting the Knight Bighorn

[Machias]

You know you folks are going to be pretty unhappy this fall.  Talk about a crowded woods, just wait my friends.

[rasbo]

reminds me of the kid in the middle of a see saw.

[Gobble]

reminds me of the kid in the middle of a see saw.

 

The great thing for me is I have all the weapons already (ML 2 of them, Rifles (many) , and Bows) so I'll wait until the official regs come outbefore I decide.

[rasbo]

reminds me of the kid in the middle of a see saw.

 

The great thing for me is I have all the weapons already (ML 2 of them, Rifles (many) , and Bows) so I'll wait until the official regs come outbefore I decide.

me too.Im to broke up to archery hunt,which I love.so I love the muzzy now.

[andrew_12gauge]

im looking to buy a muzzleloader because i can hunt with all weapons on a general tag here in idaho, and we have stricter rules than washington but now they are making a lot of inlines that are legal, theyre even making break actions that are legal now they just cut out around the nipple so its exposed

[E-Town Hunter]

You know you folks are going to be pretty unhappy this fall.  Talk about a crowded woods, just wait my friends.

Well I will be waiting for the regs to come out before I purchase one, but I have always wanted to try it, just haven't had any hunts available near where I live for muzzy hunting. If the proposed changes take affect I will be happy to try a different method. As far as the crowds....it can't be worse than rifle hunts where I go. On top of that all my GMU's would be available for all 3 weapons general season hunts with the multi season tag.

[groundhog]

I have a Knight in line that is nice but I love my Lyman Hunter. It is a traditional 50 caliber cap rifle with a fast twist barrel. I can shoot ballistic tip sabots if I want and I have a set trigger and the feel and steady hold of a traditional ML rifle. I think it is the best of both worlds. I bought it from cabelas for about $400 bucks. I put a fine front sight and rear peep sight on it and it out shoots my in line.

[dbllunger]

Any excuse for a new gun is a good one!!