too_pointer Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 How many used to use a sidelock muzzleloader and went to an inline ?? I had for years a TC White Mountain Carbine, now shoot my Encore. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I am fairly new to muzzleloading. 2 years ago I bought a Rem 700 ml'er, and had nothing but problems with hangfires. Last year I bough my Encore, and love it. I wouldn't mind a sidelock to play with at the range, but I'm not sure I could leave my Encore in the gun cabinet come hunting season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Re: How many switched ? John, you feel like me with my Encore, whats not to love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Re: How many switched ? [ QUOTE ] John, you feel like me with my Encore, whats not to love [/ QUOTE ] You said it Mike. My Encore will hunt with me through both the shotgun, and ml'er seasons. Gotta love the interchangeable barrels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Re: How many switched ? never have shot an old style muzzleloader. I got my Rem. 700 and been shootin it for a few years now. I would love to buy an old sidelock, or somethin similiar. But theres other things higher up on my want list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoBoone1 Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: How many switched ? After having sidelocks since mid-'60's, made the switch 6-7yrs ago and never looked back. First was the Encore, later with a custom barrel. Then 18 months ago, the Savage 10ML. No more sidelock hunting for me. The .54 Lyman Trade Rifle was a great rifle for a sidelock, but for ease of use and cleaning, both the inlines outshine any traditional rifle I ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: How many switched ? Another switched to inlines here. I used flintlocks (PA) and when I left I got an inline. I like them a lot more. I still have a Hawken flint 50 cal and a Hawken percussion 50 cal. They are for decorations only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooBear Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I went the other way. I started with a Knight and now I use several sidelocks. I would like to find a nice Flinter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Re: How many switched ? All I remember is what a bear to clean the sidelock was I never had any misfires with it though. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I shot a side lock once and when I bought my muzzleloader I went with an inline. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: How many switched ? i havent cuz i dont have a muzzeloader...but i am prolly gettting one sometime this summer! im thinking an encore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I've only been hunting for a couple of years with my sidelock and I love it. I'll probably stick with it for awhile before trying an inline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I used to shoot a sidelock and still have it but dont use it anymore. Switched to a TC black diamond a few years ago. Would never go back to a sidelock for hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I have a TC Renegade and a TC Encore. I use the Renegade for ALL of my ML hunting. Guess that makes a traditional guy Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 Re: How many switched ? Well all of us that have been around for a while used sidelocks. I made the switch a couple of years after Knight came out with its MK85. About 5 years ago I bought a Knight Magnum disk rifle. I haven't hunted with my old Hawken since I made the switch but I still have it. Too many fond memories of the old days to consider ever parting with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addct2hntng Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I just got into ML and love my inline with the red dot atop it cant wait to put some monster buck to the ground with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Re: How many switched ? i changed. when they come out with the encore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Re: How many switched ? Well, this year my wife was racking her brain on what to get me for my B-Day. Heck, I got so much stuff, even I have a hard time thinking what to buy next. Well, this year she got me an in-line, a CVA Hawk.... Anyone ever heard about them? Looks to be decent. Now I have to go get all the stuff for it since I've shot only flinters for the past 17 years. I'll NEVER quit hunting with my flintlocks, but I want to see what this gun will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Re: How many switched ? Yep, I made the switch. This year im looking into getting a new break over. I currently have a traditions inline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I think it was Traditions that just came out with a new break open, you might want to check it out, the price was pretty reasonable Me, encore forever LOL too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hoyt Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Re: How many switched ? I switched a couple yrs. ago from Rem. 700 inline with Burris Sig. 1-1/2 x 6 Electro dot scope to a T/C sidelock percussion. This yr. built a 60cal. smoothbore flintlock for spring gobbler hunting and am now in the process of building a .54cal. flintlock rifle for deer and hog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Re: How many switched ? Got any pics of the flinter?? Any certain style of flinter or just a working flinter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hoyt Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Re: How many switched ? [ QUOTE ] Got any pics of the flinter?? Any certain style of flinter or just a working flinter... [/ QUOTE ] This is the Virginia style .62cal. smooth rifle..(I let it tarnish good before gobbler season) (20ga.) I put together with parts from Pecatonica. I put front and rear sights on it for spring gobblers..also may use some for deer and hog using roundball. It's got a Large Siler lock, 36" .62cal. octagon to round Getz barrel and #2 grade maple stock with standard single Hedgecock trigger at 2-3/4lbs. The flinter I'm waiting on parts for will be a .54cal. Buck's Co. Andrew Verner rifle. 38" C profile .54cal. Rice barrel with Chamber's Deluxe Large Siler lock, single Hedgecock trigger and #4 grade sugar maple stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: How many switched ? Nice gun!! Looks good! I haven't biult one on my own yet, my dad does a good job, he has built about 12 or more flintlocks. I know I could do it, I spent several long nights watching Dad inlay and shape... I have two that my Dad built, a 50 cal Lancaster (Davis School), and a 54 cal/28 gauge Pennsylvania smooth rifle. There's nothing like shooting a flintlock!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longknife Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: How many switched ? i will never switch, i use a tc hawkins and a kentuckian long barrel love them and have several others to back fall on.I had one inline and cost me a buck i had been hunting for two season's and this particular deer was 35yrd's in front of me broadside" first year i tried the inline and the last"i pulled on him with him not knowing i was there "i still hunt" pulled the trigger and pop gun therory.People the buck had 16 beautiful points and about a 30to35 inch spread also i'am a deep wood's hunter.NEVER again friend's.Love my TC hawkins,tomahawk,longknife, powderhorn,and possible's bag.Yes i hunt the old way and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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