Any muzzleloader hunters here

[Glock19fan]

I am new when it comes to muzzleloader hunting. But I did buy leftover license for deer gmu38 for muzzleloader...

Now I am trying to buy a most modern but Colorado legal muzzleloader. Any suggestions?
I was looking at Thompson and CVA inline, break action muzzleloaders.

Thanks a lot

[Irving]

I've got the CVA Optima II and the inline style is pretty fool proof. I didn't have a chance to shoot anything last year, but was confident that the rifle would have gotten the job done if I did my part. I don't have experience with any other brands, but picked the CVA for best price and decent reviews. I will say that the sights on the CVA seem a bit cheap, or at least the hardware does. The screw starts to deform before you can get it tight enough to not move.around. I looked into aftermarket sites and they are the same site, but minus the adjustment markings, but with hex screws instead of flathead screws. Good luck this year!

[sniper7]

I've killed a lot of elk muzzleloader hunting. I have a Remington genesis which is no longer made, but any of the new models out there are good to go. Best thing is to hit the range, figure out your bullet/powder combination and stick with it. Something out to 200 yards is all you need. With the right bullet and powder you can be within 4 inches at 200 yards with open sights pretty easily on a bench. Then practice shooting from logs or tree limbs, or carry a monopod so you can be comfortable.
keep your powder dry and you will be fine with any of the modern in lines.

[GilpinGuy]

I have a CVA Accura with the Bergara barrel and love it. Got it for the same reason as Irving: price, reviews, plus I know guys that have them ans recommended them. For a first BP rifle, I think it's a good choice.

Hit the range like Sniper said and have fun getting it all dialed in. And remember to CLEAN the shit out of it every time you go out shooting.

Good luck in 38. It's basically my back yard.

[a98kdoc]

I have the first Knight Stainless steal 50 Cal rifle.
I have not fired or hunted with it yet so it's still new in the box.
Would like to sometime with my new job I might be able to afford a hunt this year.
Coyotes or beaver anyone? Deer later this fall I'm havening fun scouting now.

[encorehunter]

I'm more of a tradionalist. I like the sidelocks, I shot percussion for elk as I don't have a .50 flinter. I have picked up several TC Renegades and Hawkens at pawn shops for under $150, a few were under $100. All have been good shooters and reliable. I've also picked up a few CVA sidlelocks for the same prices. I prefer the TCs, but they will work. My father and I picked up cow tags for muzzleloader down here in 85.

[Glock19fan]

I bought CVA Apex with extra 3006 bergata barrel, so it doubles as rifle too. For muzzleloader I bought see all sight. I will be using Aerotip powerbelt 250 for ammo.

[Glock19fan]

Anybody knows gunsmith who could install peep type sights on cva apex muzzle loader,( no drilled hole for front sight).

[cableguy11]

Anybody knows gunsmith who could install peep type sights on cva apex muzzle loader,( no drilled hole for front sight).

Try BPtactical...Bert.. He is highly regarded on this forum. I have not had any work done by him but when the need arises he would be the first person I contact.

To stay on topic last year was my first year muzzleloader and got me a nice size doe. Same area this year with tags for Elk and deer antlered. GMU 35,36,361 add 45 for deer.

I use an inexpensive Winchester..

-Art

[Glock19fan]

Try BPtactical...Bert.. He is highly regarded on this forum. I have not had any work done by him but when the need arises he would be the first person I contact.

To stay on topic last year was my first year muzzleloader and got me a nice size doe. Same area this year with tags for Elk and deer antlered. GMU 35,36,361 add 45 for deer.

I use an inexpensive Winchester..

-Art

great, do you have his contacts, I will be scouting GMU 38 this week. Any suggestions were( I am not afraid of long hikes, less people the better)