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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: livinfree on April 02, 2013, 05:01:01 PM

Title: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: livinfree on April 02, 2013, 05:01:01 PM: Hey guys. I am new to the site and also to muzzleloading. My buddy RoyBoy is getting me into it. I understand there are some restrictions like the caps need to be open to the elements and open sites. I am open to any advise you could spare.

Now I understand there is a dispute with inline muzzleloaders being too modern but, that is what I would like to own.

Does anyone have a inline for sale or could recommend a good model?
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: oneshot12 on April 02, 2013, 06:45:11 PM: True Enough, you should read the regs on muzzle loader hunting so you know what the rules are then make the decision on the caliber of gun you want to shoot . inline or traditional is up to each shooter just be sure you can use it well before you go hunting beget the reloading down to a T this may come in pretty handy. really cant recommend a particular name brand if in line I shoot a Remington 54 cal on this side in late season also shoot a round ball shooter in early season if the weather is OK. Finding the ammo for the 50 cal is much easier in all types and powder can be a bit hard to come by . Number 11 or musket caps are pretty much the rule here for black powder hunting like I said you need to think on just what you going to hunt and where then make up your mind as to the Caliber your going to use .
The best advice I can offer you is some a good friend passed on to me. look at as many rifles as you can, hold them but it to your shoulder and see how it fits when you find one you really like the handling and feel of go with it or one like it Best of luck on hunting! might see you around the campfires some time
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: scottcrb on April 02, 2013, 06:55:07 PM: just getting into it myself too and i have found that the knights are pretty good guns and the .50 caliber seems to be the way to go for elk, and easiest to find ammo for. just waiting for my gun to come in but have shot wsome with a buddy who has a knight bighorn and he likes it.
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: bear hunter on April 02, 2013, 07:07:01 PM: Knight bighorn for the price. I like the thumb hole my self. It mounts in the same spot evertime. Go with the knight bighorn it is a very simple inline i ever owned and is very accurate. :tup: If you order it though Knight tell them you won't the western setup for washington.
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: Sabotloader on April 02, 2013, 08:17:13 PM: Quote from: livinfree on April 02, 2013, 05:01:01 PM
Hey guys. I am new to the site and also to muzzleloading. My buddy RoyBoy is getting me into it. I understand there are some restrictions like the caps need to be open to the elements and open sites. I am open to any advise you could spare.

Now I understand there is a dispute with inline muzzleloaders being too modern but, that is what I would like to own.

Does anyone have a inline for sale or could recommend a good model?

Might look through this thread...

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,74152.msg906538.html#msg906538 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,74152.msg906538.html#msg906538)

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,86833.msg1089155.html#msg1089155 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,86833.msg1089155.html#msg1089155)
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: dawhunt on April 03, 2013, 06:23:33 AM: I love my bighorn , I'm in the process of changing bullets and put a peep site on it that needs to be sighted in, the thumbhole stock is AWESOME when you pull up the rifle to shoot it just seems to go in the right place right now !!! and its VERY ACCURATE !!!!! if I were you I would really consider the knight bighorn you won't be sorry !!!

bob
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: buglin4bulls on April 03, 2013, 07:28:46 AM: Quote from: dawhunt on April 03, 2013, 06:23:33 AM
I love my bighorn , I'm in the process of changing bullets and put a peep site on it that needs to be sighted in, the thumbhole stock is AWESOME when you pull up the rifle to shoot it just seems to go in the right place right now !!! and its VERY ACCURATE !!!!! if I were you I would really consider the knight bighorn you won't be sorry !!!

bob

I shoot the knight bighorn with the williams peep sight and thumbhole stock and that 'some B' is one accurate shooter. Took down a mulie buck last year at over 150 yards. :tup: it was my first year muzzle loader hunting as well and it is very is to get the hang of. I shoot the knight Bloodlines and they shoot great! :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: kerrdog on April 03, 2013, 08:29:59 AM: You should check out the Disc Extreme before you decide on a Bighorn. While I'd guess they are equally accurate, the bolt action on the Disk Extreme is (in my humble opinion) is a better design. It's also a little more expensive.
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: Sabotloader on April 03, 2013, 01:22:06 PM: livinfree

I guess it is pretty obvious that I think the DISC Extreme with a Western Kit is a great PacNorthWest legal ML, today I feel that there is actually a better one available, but it is kinda tough on the wallet.

And I think Bob's, Sportsman Whse, Skagit Sports, and Farm and Ranch are in somewhat of an agreement. They all have ordered the new Knight Mountaineer Ultra-Lite. For me this is a perfect rifle for elk hunting in the PacNorthWest. It is light and very accurate and here in north Idaho - where there is not much flat ground the light is appealing.

If you get a chance take a look at this new rifle... I made this little thing up in Publisher to show the rifle...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FKnight%2520Ultra-Lite%2FWesternLegal.jpg&hash=eb7c29b742103e36480bbc44156383ace3116581)

Since I am going to use mine both for ML season and regular rifle season in Idaho - I placed Weaver scope basis on the receiver and them placed a NECG Peep sight on the rear mount for ML season and during rifle season the NECG will come off and Scope will go on...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FKnight%2520Ultra-Lite%2FWesternEditionpg1.jpg&hash=6b5d9749eb6da18c503631a52546b8007627d011)

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FKnight%2520Ultra-Lite%2FWesternEditionpg2.jpg&hash=8bc84b83c802c11cc6becf52b8663a1ddde28676)

For rifle season it will look like this...

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv130%2Fsabotloader%2FKnight%2520Ultra-Lite%2FConvComposite.jpg&hash=31c7c592262d4d1e3e3591046874ecab7bc199ea)

Awesome lifetime versatile gun - an option for all seasons...
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: bobcat on April 03, 2013, 01:32:08 PM: I really want one of those Mountaineers!
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: SkookumHntr on April 03, 2013, 01:38:06 PM: Can the mountaneer take a musket cap?
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: livinfree on April 03, 2013, 02:52:42 PM: Thanks everyone for your input. Ya this year I will file for my exemption then finish up my online course and do the class. I will be muzzle loading for elk. I will check out all the options you guys have provided.

Thanks again.
Happy Hunting
Title: Re: Newbie Muzzleloader
Post by: Sabotloader on April 03, 2013, 03:33:01 PM: Quote from: SkookumHntr on April 03, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Can the mountaneer take a musket cap?

Yes it can.. but you will probably need a brass capper to get the cap on the nipple...

Also make sure you note the difference between the Mountaineer and the Mountaineer Ultra-Lite...