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Questions wrt Muzzle loaders ...
andersk
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I am going to have to get a muzzle loader for deer hunting in MA, and right now I am trying to research a bit in advance in order to make the right choice when the time comes. I have a pile of questions.
I have learned that you cannot use the Thompson/Center Encore during the Muzzle loader deer season in MA. (Too bad, that sounds like a mighty nice rig!) I am told that the three pyrodex pellet load tends to kick a lot, and I am not a long shot type of shooter (probably because I hunt in the woods). Also, since I am left handed, the bolt-type guns are less interesting to me.
What has been your experience and level of satisfaction with ... .50 calibre
Thompson/Center Black Diamond - 22 1/2" barrel?
Thompson/Center Black Diamond XR - 26" barrel?
Thompson/Center Black Omega .50 - 28" barrel?
Is barrel length important? (Seems to me that a lot of muzzle loaders are VERY barrel heavy.)
Would you say the Thompson/Center is a better muzzle loader than the Knight equivalent?
I'm thinking Stainless Steel barrel and cammo composite stock ... is that a good idea?
Do shooting clubs/ranges every complain about the smoke? Just curious.
Mega-thanks in advance.
Ken
I have learned that you cannot use the Thompson/Center Encore during the Muzzle loader deer season in MA. (Too bad, that sounds like a mighty nice rig!) I am told that the three pyrodex pellet load tends to kick a lot, and I am not a long shot type of shooter (probably because I hunt in the woods). Also, since I am left handed, the bolt-type guns are less interesting to me.
What has been your experience and level of satisfaction with ... .50 calibre
Thompson/Center Black Diamond - 22 1/2" barrel?
Thompson/Center Black Diamond XR - 26" barrel?
Thompson/Center Black Omega .50 - 28" barrel?
Is barrel length important? (Seems to me that a lot of muzzle loaders are VERY barrel heavy.)
Would you say the Thompson/Center is a better muzzle loader than the Knight equivalent?
I'm thinking Stainless Steel barrel and cammo composite stock ... is that a good idea?
Do shooting clubs/ranges every complain about the smoke? Just curious.
Mega-thanks in advance.
Ken
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What is the scoop on it? What does this feature do? Does it work or not?
Seems like I read a note a while back about Thompson/Center muzzleloaders, and the person said it messed up the accuracy and once it was removed the gun was more accurate. Could that really be the truth of the matter? (Seems like Thompson/Center lauds it as a very good feature!)
Mega-thanks in advance.[:)]
Ken