7th Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 This is one of my Pashions and just thought I would get something going. First off, I started hunting with BP in 1974 and fell for it then. In 1994 I started shooting Yanks and yes feel hard for it too. Something about the smell of smokey wool and looking at a blue wall marching down on you and the blast of canons to get the blood going. OK, that said. I have rifles in .45, .50, .54 and .58. I shoot a Cook and Brothers repo, in .58 on the field and at NSSA shoots (North South Shooting Assoc) but what I shoot most (live rounds) and hunt with is a CVA side lock .54 with a 410 gr, Union Minie ball with 82 gr of Goex powder. I also like the hand guns, Reb. Cav. is GREAT. So lets see ware this goes. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? No doubt, my favorite is the Savage 10ML II. It will do anything a typical muzzleloader will and a whole lot more. It is also one of the, if not the strongest muzzleloaders made. I own and have hunted with side locks of cap and flint versions, typical inlines, and the Savage inline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I own a T/C Black Diamond in .50 caliber of which I am happy with. I use 90.0 Grains (Volume) of "777" FFG powder behind a saboted .452" 250 grain hollow point, fired by a 209 shotgun primer. I use a T/C factory peep sight also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadHuntinPastor Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? First gun I ever owned was a .50 cal Traditions caplock. I too fell in love with ML. Taken a couple deer with it. Just bought a T/C Black Diamond also in .50 cal. Can't wait to mount my Burris Fullfield II scope on that puppy and kill a monster deer and/or black bear this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I hunt with a T/C Renegade cap lock. I have used it for over 20 years and I have no plans to use anything else. I like the primative aspect of this sport. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RandyWakeman Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? Three: Savage 10ML-II and Knight Disc Elite: Accuracy. The T/C Contender G2 in .50 caliber-- it is a joy to carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deldeer Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? i have a 50 cal. t/c hawkens that i loved using till i got my t/c omega, now i use that all the time. still trying different loads with it though, trying to fine tune it . awsome gun!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? T/C Black Diamond Extended range in .50 caliber. Easy to use, easy to clean and excellent customer service. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I own a Rem .700 50. cal. But If I had the money right now I'd buy me a Knight Disc Elite. My dad has an older Knight Disc model and I just like the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I currently own and hunt with a 50 cal. TC Encore. I used to have a TC White Mountain Carbine 50 cal. I have shot many different brands of muzzleloaders, and TC is my favorite. I am using 777 powder pellets with .295 grn. powerbelt bullet in front. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? [ QUOTE ] First gun I ever owned was a .50 cal Traditions caplock. I too fell in love with ML. Taken a couple deer with it. Just bought a T/C Black Diamond also in .50 cal. Can't wait to mount my Burris Fullfield II scope on that puppy and kill a monster deer and/or black bear this year!! [/ QUOTE ] You might want to check out T/C's Peep Sight for the Black Diamond. I found they are much faster sighting than a scope plus it is much easier to clean the rifle. I "Flat-Lined" two Deer with my Black Diamond last season @ 90 yards each! ~ Both neck shots!! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I do not really have a favorite because I have only shot a few, but my T/C Black Diamond has served me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I have a 209x50 Encore, stainl;ess, with the Hardwoods composite stock. I will never own any other muzzle loader. I love the way it feels. It is accurate, comfortable, easy to clean, plus I can change it into a 12 gauge slug gun, or a heavy barrel .223, (other options coming) in about a minute flat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tped Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I love my Encore but bought an Omega w/thumbhole stock and it is awesome. Really love the feel and handling of the thumbhole and it shoots even better than the Encore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? When I bought my Encore, I handled the Omega, and the Encore side by side. The Encore picked me. I would like to try one of the thumphole stocks that Eabco, or Boyds sells on my Encore. Afraid of spending the money, and not likeing it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? Here is me and my favorite Muzzleloader, my 54 cal smooth rifle built by my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? Nice Buck!!!! Congratuations!! Nice flintlock too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IADEERDUDE Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? ive got a knight wolverine 50 cal with a thumbhole stock ..i love that gun its so comfortable to carry and it hasnt failed me yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted May 31, 2005 Report Share Posted May 31, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? magna, nice smokepole and buck Thanks for the pic !! too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? My Encore......I love everything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoBoone1 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? Compared to many, I haven't owned many ML's, but of: .58 Zouave .50 CVA Hawkin .54 Lyman Trade Rifle .50 T/C Encore (factory and custom barrels) .50 Savage 10MLIILBS (stainless w/laminated stock) I'll grab the Savage before anything else, but IF there were a smokeless BP substitute so I could see the deer right after pulling the trigger in no-wind conditions, it would be a tough choice between the Savage and the Encore w/custom barrel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? My first and only one (so far)...Tradiions Panther 50 Cal Percussion Cap. Man! I love shooting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WVHunter129 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? My favorite is my Traditions brand 50 caliber, precussion cap, side hammer muzzleloader. It has the brass butt pad, trigger guard and front end cap. The only other muzzleloader that I have fooled with is a CVA Bobcat. I still prefer my Traditions, I have had it for about 13 or 14 years now. Iron sites, no scope, even though about 2 or 3 years ago WV started allowing scopes and inline muzzleloaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? [ QUOTE ] Here is me and my favorite Muzzleloader, my 54 cal smooth rifle built by my dad. [/ QUOTE ] magnatecsteve - I like the looks of that rifle. Did your dad build it from a kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Re: What is your fav smokepole and why? I really like my optima but I have a old traditions with the brass and sidelock and it is alot of fun to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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