Thompson-Center Triumph Bone Collector Muzzy

[canyelk48]

Hi guys,
I've never hunted with a muzzleloader before but I'm considering it here in Tennessee and maybe for deer and/or elk once I move back to WA.  Right now I'm looking at the T/C Triumph Bone Collector (.50 cal).  Anyone else shoot this rifle and have any comments or recommendations, including type/grain of bullet and powder pellets?
http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/triumph.php

Thanks in advance!

[Gamblin Guy]

Read lots of good things about the gun but they aren't legal in WA.  From the regs:

 

a. Ignition is to be wheel lock, matchlock,
flintlock, or percussion using original style
percussion caps that fit on the nipple and
are exposed to the weather. "Exposed to
the weather" means the percussion cap or
the frizzen must be visible and not capable
of being enclosed by an integral part of the
weapon proper. Primers designed to be
used in modern cartridges are not legal.

[BlackRidge]

209 ignition systems can still be used during Modern Firearm season(s). Same w/ inline and scopes. They are illegal outside of MF

[canyelk48]

Illegal huh?  Dang it, that sucks; had my hopes up for buying this rifle.  I thought you could use 209 primers and that this rifle would be legal in WA.  So, that being said, what are some good choices for a LEGAL muzzy rifle?  What primers do you have to use, etc., etc.?

[Gamblin Guy]

Look back through the older threads, there is some good info on here.  I've got a T/C Black Diamond XR and a Knight Bighorn, both of which are no longer made but can be found used.  T/C has a Northwest Explorer that is legal and there are few more out there as far as inlines go.