Looking for advice - what muzzleloader?

[E35alex]

Hey ya’ll,

I’m just getting into muzzleloaders and been doing a ton of research on what to get. I’m just getting frustrated 🤨 too many to choose from. So I’m asking for your advice, two-cents, input, etc.

All I’ve settled on is a new style inline muzzy.

Budget is around $500-$700

Thanks


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[ghosthunter]

Knight 50 cal.

[slowhand]

I am no expert but from My experience knight and T/C are the was to go.
One factor to consider is what projectile You plan to shoot. The twist rate of the barrel makes the difference on this.
Also an often overlooked consideration is the weight of the rifle. I shoot a T/C Blackdiamond XR it comes in right around 6.5 LB. every time I put My hands on one of the brand new ones I am shocked at how much they weigh. Keep us updated on Your search. Good luck.

[E35alex]

This is what I’m “liking” more then others so far.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Thompson-Center-Pro-Hunter-FX-Muzzleloader-Weather-Shield-Black/1170264.uts

Thoughts?


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[nwwanderer]

I have a T/C grayhawk for less than half that price with a bunch of stuff but I am sure that one would be great.

[Jellymon]

Knight disk extremes are discounted $225 off right now. You wont find a better muzzy for that price. $ 499.

https://www.muzzleloaders.com/product/disc-extreme-xtra-thumbhole-muzzleloader/

[LDennis24]

Thompson Center is a fail safe gun to buy. Better than Traditions, Knight, or any other garbage the big box stores usually carry. CVA is another good one.

[Limhangerslayer]

I shot a traditions and love it,  I can't stand the knight safety system.  Have they change it, or is it the same?  I'd choose traditions strykerfire or t/c if it was me

[slowhand]

So far I am noticing everyone likes T/C. 
I agree that the knight has a lot going on. 

[Samloffler]

If you go traditions, get one with a hammer. I had nothing but problems with the strikerfire vortek I had. Other than that system, I really liked the rifle.

[E35alex]

Anyone have experience with the CVA Accura V2?

I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about them.


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[reelamin]

Get one that has a simple 209 or cap nipple where you just put the prime on with your finders.  My Knight Bighorn (Not as accurate as I want first muzzle loader) is a royal pain in the butt using those red 209 primer holders.  With a scope, bedded action, floated barrel, shoots 1.5"/100yds @ 2180fps with a 290-300gr bullet.   My study so far and experience (limited) with bolt v break action style....If you asked today and you did....would be a CVA Accura...in the flavor you like. 

[Mfowl]

I've owned  Knight Bighorn and  Traditions Vortek, both thumbhole stocks. I liked both guns and favored the Traditions over the Knight. It was lighter and the break action was more user friendly for me. That being said I will be buying a CVA Accura V2 or T/C Pro Hunter on my next ML purchase and moving to the 209 ignition system. I've spent the last couple seasons archery hunting but find myself missing ML.

[Killmore]

I shoot the cva optima, works great once I switched over to the 209 primmer setup. Very simple gun and easy to clean. If I was to buy again I would upgrade to the accura because you do get the bargera barrel

[JakeLand]

My cva v-2 Accura is a shooter for sure ! It’s my favorite ML and it’s super easy to break down to clean and assemble. With it having a hammer the 209’s are easy and fast to put in