Guest RandyWakeman Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 A Savage 10ML-II, loaded down with a soft-shooting but deadly 35 grains of 5744 pushing a 250 gr. XTP. Last weekend in southern Texas, 13 year old Harrison Pickett popped his very first muzzleloading boar with Jeff Flinn's HB Ltd. 10ML-II. Boar was bagged at 75 yards, and dropped in its tracks when the 250 gr. XTP did its job quite beautifully: Congratulations to Harrison on a fine shot, and the heaviest pig of the weekend-- with some dandy teeth! Dad, soon to be 77, made a great shot on this tusker at 105 yards. A 360 degree turn, a 180 degree spin, 21 feet and he was dead right there. A tasty sow at 140 yards provided an opportunity to field test the Barnes 300 gr. MZ-Expander, and I was quite glad the pig was so willing to give its life for the sake of ballistic science. The Barnes painted the prickly pear cactus with a heavy hosing of crimson carnage. All in all, just a great weekend at the Rockin' 5 Ranch in Webb County, Texas, home of some stunning 130 - 140 B.C. monster whitetails, a wonderful place to be with a group of fun people-- a very comfortable 5000 acre operation that is expertly managed by the deservedly highly-recommended Marc Stanley. Every morning and evening, the mesquite and cactus laden landscape comes alive with fabulous whitetails, boars, javelina, bobcats, coyotes, blue quail, etc., like you wouldn't believe. Just a great piece of "God's Country" to be in, great people down to the last man, with simply terrific blinds and a well-manicured hardscape. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? I will have to vote for the Savage 10 ML II also. It will do anything any other muzzleloader will and a lot more. Loads can range from very mild to very wild and the gun will perform like a champ. Do a search on Savage here in the ML room and you will find a few postings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? Really nice pics !! The Savage is a great gun just kinda pricey. If it will be seldom used, I would go Omega. I believe you can get any Omega you want, plus a good scope maybe cheaper than the Savage. The Savage certainly has alot more powder options available. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RandyWakeman Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? [ QUOTE ] The Savage is a great gun just kinda pricey. If it will be seldom used, I would go Omega. I believe you can get any Omega you want, plus a good scope maybe cheaper than the Savage. [/ QUOTE ] Not the case at all-- a SS / LAM Omega is Cabela's at Thompson Center Omega Rifle - Stainless, Laminate Item: UE-214671 Price: $489.99 Actually more pesos for the fluted barrel models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? Now doesey you know Omega's are the best-just admit it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? O.K., Randy what does the Savage run ? I have heard from here $800, it that right ? too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RandyWakeman Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? The most expensive Savage 10ML-II, the SS / Laminate AT, is the one I can speak to directly . . . as we stock them. $500 + 30 SHI delivered. The SS / Camo is less, the SS / black composite is less, the most economical is the blued / black composite. Natchez has them starting at $379. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Re: What to buy? Sorry Too, The Savage is similarly priced. I got mine at Cliff's. A little searching on the internet can show some decent prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8shooter48 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: What to buy? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The Savage is a great gun just kinda pricey. If it will be seldom used, I would go Omega. I believe you can get any Omega you want, plus a good scope maybe cheaper than the Savage. [/ QUOTE ] Not the case at all-- a SS / LAM Omega is Cabela's at Thompson Center Omega Rifle - Stainless, Laminate Item: UE-214671 Price: $489.99 Actually more pesos for the fluted barrel models. [/ QUOTE ] $489.99 for an Omega S/S laminated thats insane. Thats even a crazier price than our local Gander Mtn. I was at one of our local gunshops not noted for great prices had the same gun for $399.99. There are a couple online sites they can be had for less than $395.+ shipping. http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/de...%4F%4D%45%47%41 https://www.dnrsports.net/miva/merchant....uzzleloaderstho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: What to buy? O.K. I know I saw in here the Savage price! I have been wrong in here before, and plan that in the future too.LOL. Keep me inline guys too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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