Muzzloader questions

[jerryw]

I am looking in to buying a muzzleloader. The one i am looking at right now is the "traditions Timber ridge". Have any of you ever owned or used this gun? I am looking at this on Cabela's with the starter kit.

The other one i was looking at is the "CVA buckhorn" It is the same price as the timberridge except it doesnt come with the starter kit.I think i like the timber ridge better though because it comes with the starter kit so that will save me money in the long run. I want to get one buy shotgun season this year thats why i am looking at cheap ones.

I am planning on getting the TC Omega when i get a job.

So any info on the 'timber ridge or buckhorn' is much appreciated.

Thanks
Jerry

 

[Mgderf]

I don't have any experience with the Traditions, but they are a VERY reputable company.

I've used/owned a few CVA's, and they are GREAT little "starter" guns, and accurate enough to put meat on the table.

You will NEVER be disappointed in a Thompson Center purchase.

 

[redneckmedic]

I have a traditions, killed every deer I've fired on with it.
I didn't buy one with a starter kit though, I bought a kit separate. Its very easy, I can talk you through the accessories pretty easily. I won't buy a TC or knight after this Traditions, they are both nicer and prob better, but in such a fractional amount it won't change enough for a muzzle loader.

 

[jerryw]

You will NEVER be disappointed in a Thompson Center purchase.

I would die to own a Thompson center triumph bone collector addition!!!!! but right now im really considering the Timber ridge. Im actually planning on buying a 44. magnum single shot after christmas this year so im not gonna use my muzzleloader a ton but it will get good use.

 

[jerryw]

Thanks 'redneckmedic' i might have a few questions for you when i get it. My dad has an old Traditions and he has hardly ever used it. but i fires the old round ball shots. so its not a great one.

 

[redneckmedic]

Thanks 'redneckmedic' i might have a few questions for you when i get it. My dad has an old Traditions and he has hardly ever used it. but i fires the old round ball shots. so its not a great one.

I have a old round ball set of stuff you can have if you want to take it out. Just need some black powder.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...wts_reloading_stuff_no_powder_or_primers.html

 

[Mgderf]

Thanks 'redneckmedic' i might have a few questions for you when i get it. My dad has an old Traditions and he has hardly ever used it. but i fires the old round ball shots. so its not a great one.

You can fire the new sabot slugs through that same smoke-pole

Round balls, buffalo bullets,... you'll see a difference in distance and accuracy, but you'll likely get the best results with something like "Power Belt" sabots.

They'll work GREAT in your dads old Traditions!

 

[jerryw]

Thanks redneck medic but No thanks. He has retired that old thing for good.

And thanks Mgderf i didnt know that.

 

[Mgderf]

I would die to own a Thompson center triumph bone collector addition!!!!! but right now im really considering the Timber ridge. Im actually planning on buying a 44. magnum single shot after christmas this year so im not gonna use my muzzleloader a ton but it will get good use.

I have a Thompson Center Contender (G2) w/ many calibers to go with it, including a 209X.45cal muzzle loader barrel.

It is as accurate or more, than any other brand I've ever fired.

 

[jerryw]

yea nothing beats a TC my cousin has an Omega with DOA scope and that thing is a deer slaying machine!

 

[antsi]

I have a CVA buckhorn. It is far and away the best $-for-$ value I have ever spent on a gun.

I put a $60 Bushnell 1-4x scope on it. I shoot Barnez MZ expander 250 grain bullets, they are .45 with plastic sabot to shoot in a .50 cal.

With a regular shotgun primer and 2 pyrodex pellets, I can easily shoot a 2-3" group at 100 yards all day long. Supposedly the gun is rated for 3 pellets (150 grains) but I have never seen any reason to do that. It is very sweet shooting at realistic Indiana deer ranges with 100 grains.

I see no reason to upgrade this gun. It has given me years of good service deer hunting.

 

[jerryw]

I have a CVA buckhorn. It is far and away the best $-for-$ value I have ever spent on a gun.

I put a $60 Bushnell 1-4x scope on it. I shoot Barnez MZ expander 250 grain bullets, they are .45 with plastic sabot to shoot in a .50 cal.

With a regular shotgun primer and 2 pyrodex pellets, I can easily shoot a 2-3" group at 100 yards all day long. Supposedly the gun is rated for 3 pellets (150 grains) but I have never seen any reason to do that. It is very sweet shooting at realistic Indiana deer ranges with 100 grains.

I see no reason to upgrade this gun. It has given me years of good service deer hunting.

Thanks for the information!!! The good stuff is what i like to here! I am almost 100% I am getting this gun.