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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: bighorns2bushytails on December 16, 2009, 07:32:20 PM

Title: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: bighorns2bushytails on December 16, 2009, 07:32:20 PM: Picked up my first muzzle loader the other day. used my xmas money from my dad. ordered the knight wolverine and i plan on using it for elk this coming year. hoping it will work out for a first timer muzzle loader. if i get into it maybe ill pick up a top end model some day.

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wasnt overly impressed with the fit and finish, and some of the parts feel "cheap". i do like the way the gun shoulders and i think the shorter barrel will work nicely for hunting the thicker stuff were elk might be. dont get me wrong its not bad and for the price i dont think anyone can complain. cant wait to shoot it. should be fun!

--BH2BT
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: markts on December 16, 2009, 07:34:48 PM: Cograts on a new gun. They are a blast to shoot. I am getting a peep site before next season. Mark
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: turkey slayer on December 17, 2009, 08:00:01 AM: I agree, I just ordered mine monday, it's the only way to go with a peep site
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: Wacenturion on December 17, 2009, 08:38:41 AM: If you got it at a good price like I did, then it's a bargain, especially with the camo, which usually carries a higher price on a Bighorn or Wolverine. I recently sent Gutpile a link where they were a steal. Great guns...........you'll love it. Make sure if it's a .209 Wolverine you search on line for a Knight #90023 breech plug which accepts percussion or musket caps and switch out your 209 plug, which is illegal in Washington. Plug run anywhere from $15 to $25 depending on where you find one.
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: Wacenturion on December 17, 2009, 08:54:05 AM: Here's a link for the correct, legal breech plug..................

http://www.knightrifles.com/productdetail.aspx?id=326327
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: bighorns2bushytails on December 18, 2009, 03:09:47 PM: thanks wacenturion. i think ill order that in a few days. planning on picking up the other necessities asap so me and gutpile can get out and test fire it.

--BH2BT
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: Wacenturion on December 18, 2009, 09:26:40 PM: You're welcome. By the way, here's a link to a thread on peep sites. Scroll down and you'll see a picture of the Williams peep that I replaced the rear sight on both my Bighorn and Wolverine with. The price is unbelievable, as it runs $65-$90 anywhere else. Only $35.03 from this egunparts. Right below the picture on the next reply I also posted the link to the sight on egunparts........scroll down to the bottom of that link page and you'll see it....comes in stainless and blued.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,39525.0.html
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: floatinghat on December 18, 2009, 11:22:13 PM: Where to find a mz for a good price? I think I want to get into this game. I used to bow hunt and have parked the 06. I looked at MZ this spring and had to health issues that wouldn't let me go. This year looks good. Now where to get schooled and where to buy?
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: bighorns2bushytails on December 21, 2009, 09:36:22 PM: floatinghat id get a hold of wacenturion hes been very helpfull and seems to know the ins and outs. hes also the one that pointed me in the right direction for locating my muzzleloader.

-BH2BT
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: Wacenturion on December 21, 2009, 10:37:51 PM: Unfortunately, I checked the site the other day and the source I found is sold out. I think you and Gutpile got two of the last three Wolverines they had a couple weeks ago. They have none left. Glad you both got yours before they were gone. ;)
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: Gutpile on December 22, 2009, 07:31:26 AM: Quote from: Wacenturion on December 21, 2009, 10:37:51 PM
Unfortunately, I checked the site the other day and the source I found is sold out. I think you and Gutpile got two of the last three Wolverines they had a couple weeks ago. They have none left. Glad you both got yours before they were gone. ;)

I don't think I got one. This was on the Christmas list but I think that Santa never ordered it. :bash: :bash: I found another source though. Black on Black for $150.00 shipped. BAD SANTA!!!
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: Gutpile on December 22, 2009, 08:52:19 AM: I'm done with this and all other sites. :chuckle: It just costs me to much money. :bash: Just bought a new Wolverine for $150.00 shipped. Looks like we're in business BH2BT.

Thanks WACENTURION!! YOU DA MAN!!

Quote from: floatinghat on December 18, 2009, 11:22:13 PM
Where to find a mz for a good price? I think I want to get into this game. I used to bow hunt and have parked the 06. I looked at MZ this spring and had to health issues that wouldn't let me go. This year looks good. Now where to get schooled and where to buy?

Check Gunbroker and Auctionarms.com

They both have Wolverines all of the time.
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: floatinghat on December 23, 2009, 09:06:46 PM: yeah, the auction sites now that I have the time.

Would you only buy a new ML or would used be ok?
Title: Re: First Muzzle Loader...
Post by: MHWASH on December 24, 2009, 05:46:54 AM: I would stay away from a used one unless you can personally look at it first. It only takes a little neglect before a muzzy gets in real bad shape.