Hey guys , I'm looking to purchase an inline . I would like to know everyone's setup and opinions on the guns under 500$ if possible . Thanks in advance !
Looking at inlines , suggestions ?
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I'd look at the encores, a little more than what you stated but can be used for different situations with a change of barrel.....
There is a lot of excellent inlines in that price range. If it was me I would check Craigslist and pick up a little used one for better value. Just check for blackpowder rust damage.
The best way to check muzzleloader bores is to take a lighted arrow knock apart and drop the little light down the bore if you can't remove the breach plug.
If was me I would look for a used Savage smokeless powder rifle. Others may not agree but smokeless powder is so clean and no serious cleanup.
Otheres will jump in with good ideas.
-WARNING- smokeless powder can only be used in the Savage smokeless designed muzzleloading rifle and no other rifles.
The best way to check muzzleloader bores is to take a lighted arrow knock apart and drop the little light down the bore if you can't remove the breach plug.
If was me I would look for a used Savage smokeless powder rifle. Others may not agree but smokeless powder is so clean and no serious cleanup.
Otheres will jump in with good ideas.
-WARNING- smokeless powder can only be used in the Savage smokeless designed muzzleloading rifle and no other rifles.
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If your putting a good scope on it your gun price will need to be in a used gun. If your set on a new one look at the traditions Buck Stalker. I own one and I'm pretty sure Cotty has one. You'll be under 500 with a good scope.
runhunter
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I am also a TC Omega shooter. I bought it about 10 years ago and haven't looked back. To be honest, They are all probably pretty good now a days, and have good things about CVA and Traditions also. I just don't have any first hand experience with anything but TC. There might be some "simpler" breech plug removal in other guns but it only saves ya a few seconds a few times a year when cleaning so...
Stainless also will rust but just at a slower rate. It has been a false hope to a lot of guys who ran into a serious damage rust problem later.
Whale shit....
I went to the sulfur free powder and it seemed to help. Any other tips to help keep the corrosion down?
Clean immediately after firing it. And clean with hot soap and water. Hot air dry and oil. Never had a spot of rust for 45 yrs with blackpowder guns using the soap and water cleaning. But I sold them all and went with 2 converted Encore smokeless muzzleloaders. Like Mike said 'I would never buy another black powder gun after going to smokeless'.
Never had to buy or try any of this new fancy cleaning products on the market. In my mind the new black powder cleaning supplies are just a fast and easy way for the companies to make money. Opps sorry about that. IMHO
Or the safest way to avoid rust is not to shoot it!! LOL
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Too add too Frank's post, the hotter the water the better as it AIDS in the drying process and lube afterwards.... I wear a glove while holding the barrel while cleaning it as it gets pretty friggin warm lol
ajupsman
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I bought this one this summer and it is my first muzzleloader. It's affordable and so far has been a solid gun. I got it on sale at Cabelas for $399. It's not a high end model by any means but I'm happy with it.
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...-caliber-reaper-buck-camo-cerakote-with-scope
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...-caliber-reaper-buck-camo-cerakote-with-scope
Thanks "J". Another common sense thinker. I degrease all my $100-200 custom steel bullet molds with hot water and soap also. You should see the non-believers look when I tell them. Always hear 'water will rust steel'. It will not if done correctly and remember gun bluing is a controlled rust process.
I always tell newbies that if it doesn't hurt while you're cleaning your muzzleloader you aren't doing it right lol.....
Thanks for the tips guys! I'm gonna have to try this next time. I despise cleaning that damn thing...