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Post by deerhunter23 on Dec 23, 2008 21:25:58 GMT -5
I was thinking of selling my 12g that i use for deer hunting and buying a new tc muzzleloader. I dont know which way to go because i love using it during gun season. But if i buy a nice muzzleloader i could use it during gun and muzzleloader seasons. just wondering if any of you guys use just a muzzlelaoder to deer hunt during the indiana gun seasons and maybe what some of the pros and cons are.
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Post by lugnutz on Dec 23, 2008 21:42:30 GMT -5
I personally use a muzzy for shotgun season as well. I just got tired of spending a butt load of money for shells every year. That and the punishment my shoulder took everytime i fired a shot.
But on the other hand there has been times i wish i had a quick second shot for an ignorant doe standing nearby. I also know that shotguns and shotgun slugs have came a long way in means of accuracy, and i think shotgun slugs can be just as accurate as most muzzy's, i'll continue to use my muzzy for the pro's mentioned above.
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Post by footballplayer on Dec 23, 2008 21:45:07 GMT -5
MUZZY"S ALL THE WAY.
love shooting the old smokepole
only get one shot, but that is half the thrill (or so i think)
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Post by deerhunter23 on Dec 23, 2008 21:51:54 GMT -5
my idea was taking the money i got for it and putting it towards a new muzzy. so if anyone knows of someone looking for a good slug gun let me know. also i know everyone has their own opinions but whats the muzzy you would go with?
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Post by indybassin on Dec 23, 2008 22:22:18 GMT -5
T/C Omega Z5 and Triumph are both good.
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Post by footballplayer on Dec 23, 2008 22:27:47 GMT -5
im cheap when it comes to guns. i would rather buy a cheaper gun and spend more money on a nice pair of optics. i currently have 2 muzzleloaders both are .50 cals. first is a H&R new england costed about 150.00 new it is black and has wood stock and the other is a traditions buckhunter with stainless steel and camo. i bought the tradition used off a guy from this site for 135 bucks. hits dead on everytime easily from 100+ yards. cheap and does the trick.  but i have never used one of them 800 muzzleloaders so can only speak from my bias point of view. |
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Post by West28 on Dec 23, 2008 22:41:43 GMT -5
KNIGHT!!!!! maybe a Wolverine
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Post by danf on Dec 23, 2008 22:43:55 GMT -5
Unless you are a gun cleaning freak, I'd personally lean towards a Savage 10ML. Shoots smokeless powder and you don't have to worry about pitting of the barrel if you don't clean it. |
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Post by GumLickBottoms on Dec 23, 2008 23:02:24 GMT -5
Just from my experiences with my first muzzleloader this year....in my opinion I wouldnt not get a bolt action muzzleloader again. Hard to work the bolt once you have shot it several times. Also muzzleloaders take alot of responsibility to clean and maintain. You can throw the ole shotgun in the back seat and take off down the road after shooting it all season but muzzy its best not to.
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Post by jajwrigh on Dec 23, 2008 23:05:00 GMT -5
If you want a new Savage you'll get a 10-MlII since thats all they currently make. I love mine and it is extremely accurate! I am now using it for gun season, if I use a long gun, and of course muzzleloader.
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Post by featherduster on Dec 23, 2008 23:40:58 GMT -5
DITTO 629s comment.Having one shot makes you think long and hard about that shot.
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Post by TagTeamHunter on Dec 23, 2008 23:42:49 GMT -5
What price range are you looking at? T/C is a great company (I have a traditional sidelock from T/C .. about a 500 round so far and not one problem .. I do a lot of target shooting). I also have a Traditions Yukon I bought at Wally World on sale for 150.00 and it shoots great also.
Using Triple Seven the cleanup is a breeze. 10 Min Max.
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Post by indianahick on Dec 23, 2008 23:58:21 GMT -5
Muzzy's are a lot of fun. Cheaper? Not much. Clean up with a shotgun is quicker and easier than that of a muzzy. Get a muzzy and carry it except when the weather is bad then carry the old 12 gauge.
I have never had a 10 minute clean up with 777.
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Post by mullis56 on Dec 24, 2008 0:36:46 GMT -5
Unless you are a gun cleaning freak, I'd personally lean towards a Savage 10ML. Shoots smokeless powder and you don't have to worry about pitting of the barrel if you don't clean it. I got one of these this year haven't killed anything with it, but it is one accurate gun and priced right and is easy to clean! Did I say accurate? Mine is a 200 yard gun with the BDC scope don't use the yardages they use but I use 3 of the center points on the BDC scope and I have a 200 yard deadly weapon. No shotgun unless really wet or at special hunt. |
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Post by Decatur on Dec 24, 2008 1:21:44 GMT -5
My Savage is waaay more accurate, economical and easy on the shoulder than my 1100 ever was!
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Post by dbd870 on Dec 24, 2008 7:22:56 GMT -5
Couldn't fault you for doing it; if I wasn't into the handcannons I'd go out with the Savage.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Dec 24, 2008 7:33:25 GMT -5
Shotgun for firearms season & ML for the ML season.
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Post by bigbuck on Dec 24, 2008 8:01:38 GMT -5
Keep your shotgun and look for a inexpensive MZ. You'll have more chances to hunt with both than just a MZ. I don't like taking my MZ if it's raining or chance of rain.
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Post by songdog on Dec 24, 2008 8:17:13 GMT -5
I put away my Remington 1100 five years ago in favor of a Thompson Encore and have never regreted it . I recently purchased a MLII and really love it . Both are deadly accurate weapons .The Savage is fun to shoot and easy to take care of but I still love the Encore too , it takes me about 45 minutes for a good cleaning at the end of the season, no big deal.
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Post by oldhoyt on Dec 24, 2008 8:29:37 GMT -5
Get a ML if you want to, but my advice is not to sell the shotgun. Save a little longer for the ML.
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