woodshed Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 My buddy has an extra muzzle loader. I've been wanting one and was going to make the purchase when he offered my his extra. It's a Beartooth Magnum. I've read some good and bad about them. I know they are on the more economical side of quality but have read that many find them reliable and accurate. It's just that I've read about some safety issues with them. Can any of you give me some insight. Remember,,, it's FREE!!! Which is real attractive!! I figure I can at least get started with this one and in a few seasons upgrade if I feel the need. Rather than spending a wad of cash now. But if safety is a factor, I don't want to risk it. thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hi. Have you had the chance to shoot it yet ? and does it have a scope ? Price doesn't really matter as much as it used too. I have alot invested in my TC Encore, but I wanted to be able to put extra rifle barrels on it. You and your buddy need to take it out and shoot it. Let us know what you decide. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodshed Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 I have not shot it yet. I hopefully will next week. It does not have a scope. It looks like it is in great condition and hardly used. Well kept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 Go to the store and pick out 3 or 4 different kinds of bullets and see what combo shoots best out of your gun. I would probably start with 100 grains of powder and a 295 gr. Powerbelt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 My buddy has an extra muzzle loader. I've been wanting one and was going to make the purchase when he offered my his extra. It's a Beartooth Magnum. I've read some good and bad about them. I know they are on the more economical side of quality but have read that many find them reliable and accurate. It's just that I've read about some safety issues with them. Can any of you give me some insight. Remember,,, it's FREE!!! Which is real attractive!! I figure I can at least get started with this one and in a few seasons upgrade if I feel the need. Rather than spending a wad of cash now. But if safety is a factor, I don't want to risk it. thanks for your input. OK since no one else seems to be answering your real question...let me take a stab at it. I currently use a New Frontier Muzzleloader. I had also heard that they had a bad reputation for safety, but once I started reading closely I couldn't find any evidence that supported the reputation. So I went to Cabellas and looked at one they had on sale for $78. I talked to a bunch of people in the guns section but none of them could substantiate any of the "safety issues" either and I finally just bought the gun. I have not been disappointed. I have never had a misfire, even when hunting in wet (not downpour...just wet) conditions and it is nearly as accurate as my centerfires. I get consistent 1-inch groups at 50 yards as long as I swab one wet, then one dry patch every other shot. At 25 yards I could shoot shotgun shell empties off my target frame consistently, offhand, even before I put a scope on it. The only downside if you want to call it that...and I think where the rumors of safety issues came from is that the bolt/striking face and the breech plug get very dirty, indicating that some fire volume is lost out the open action...however this doesn't seem to cause any real problems in ignition or safety I can see. It just makes it harder to clean than a closed breach gun like the T/C and Knight guns. Hope that helps... Oh if you care I am currently using 300 grain Hornady SST Sabots in front of 100 grains of loose Triple 7 powder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodshed Posted June 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 thanks,, I'm going to try it out here soon. Do you shoot this gun out to 100 yards ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 That gun should have no problem shooting at 100 yards. I also only use 100 grns. of 777 in my Encore, and it is plenty to kill out to 150 yards ( my limit) . Let us know how you like it after you shoot it. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodshed Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 thanks alot. I don't think I'm going to get it out this week unfortunately, but I will let you know soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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