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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: High Climber on June 21, 2017, 11:48:05 AM

Title: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: High Climber on June 21, 2017, 11:48:05 AM: I have a multi elk tag this year and need to pick up a muzzleloader. I'm a bow hunter but in the case I don't connect on a bull during archery I want to be set up for success during Muzzy. I'm open to new or used, as long as it's in great condition. I figured I would get some input/ ideas from you folks. Thanks :tup:
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: CP on June 21, 2017, 12:04:15 PM: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,211079.msg2810170.html#msg2810170
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: kselkhunter on June 21, 2017, 12:10:36 PM: https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/rifles/inline-muzzleloaders/cva-wolftm-northwest-legal.html

CVA Wolf is good, low cost entry model for inline muzzleloader.
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: bobcat on June 21, 2017, 12:11:50 PM: CVA Optima Northwest is what I have. It's $292 from www.muzzle-loaders.com
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: Russ McDonald on June 21, 2017, 12:18:40 PM: CVA seems to be the thing I have a Elkhorn pro and I think I spent $150 on it. NW legal.
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: High Climber on June 21, 2017, 12:49:18 PM: Thankyou guys I will look into those. .50 cal is the best all around caliber for elk and possibly mule deer?
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: bobcat on June 21, 2017, 12:52:25 PM: Yes, no need to even consider any other caliber, .50 will do it all.
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: High Climber on June 21, 2017, 01:05:53 PM: Perfect thanks
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: biggfish on June 21, 2017, 08:14:36 PM: I bought the CVA wolf from muzzle-loader.com took a day to get in from Portland to Spanaway. Have zero complaints, I also bought a Williams peep sight and love the set up I've got.

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Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: High Climber on June 21, 2017, 09:45:23 PM: Quote from: biggfish on June 21, 2017, 08:14:36 PM
I bought the CVA wolf from muzzle-loader.com took a day to get in from Portland to Spanaway. Have zero complaints, I also bought a Williams peep sight and love the set up I've got.

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I was reading about the wolf it sounds like a fairly small framed gun? I'm 6'3 do you think that would be too small? Thanks
Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: biggfish on June 22, 2017, 02:10:29 AM: I'm 6'1" and I find it pretty comfortable. Length of pull is a little longer than most bolt guns. If your comfortable behind an off the shelf rifle you'd probably feel good with this.

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Title: Re: WTB Reliable, accurate, inexpensive Muzzleloader
Post by: MountainDevil54 on June 22, 2017, 10:28:24 AM: Lots of good guns out there.

I prefer the Traditions Sidelocks. They are just as reliable and accurate as the inlines. Plus you don't have to deal with the plastic stocks and be made fun of. :chuckle: