Idaho Muzzleloaders....

[deepforks]

so, ive decided to get myself a muzzleloader, and was wondering what inline i should get. being in idaho, i obviously need one that will be legal for the muzzy only hunts, but also want one that i can hunt short range units if i choose so (can legally shoot the 209 for these hunts). with the possibility that i may hunt deer with it, should i stick with a 50cal, or go with a 54cal? it will primarily be an elk shooter. im totally new to the muzzy world, so any and all help is appreciated. really want to stick with a modern gun that can be converted to the traditional requirements of idaho.

thanks guys,

 

[FrontierGander]

.50cal, a lot more projectiles. I just bought a knight LK-93 and once it comes in i'll check it over and let you know if i want to sell it or not. I mainly shoot my CVA's and this one just looked interesting.

I'll let you know though if you're interested

http://frontiermuzzleloadin.powerguild.net/

 

[deepforks]

how old is it? so is it a wolverine? do those come set up for #11 or 209....do they have the conversion kit? i might be interested. let me know what you think of it.

 

[FrontierGander]

Yes the LK93 basically is a wolverine. Its set up for #11 but you can get the 209 conversion. I'll let you know when it comes in. Got you an email address you can PM me?

http://frontiermuzzleloadin.powerguild.net/

 

[idhunters]

Knight Bighorn does the job for me.

 

[bobalouie]

Idhunters......P.M. Sent

 

[Sagebrush1]

deepforks if you are interested in an Knight the sportsman warehouse here in riverdale UT, has a Knight Bighorn new for $299.97 this one comes with three breech plugs and can use the #11 cap, musket caps and 209 primers.

I bought one of them the other day their is one left.

 

[deepforks]

sage, thanks for the tip. my dad actually just bought a bighorn too. ill call the store tomorrow and see if they will ship it to boise. thanks again!

 

[deepforks]

should be in boise by next friday or saturday. again sage, thanks for the heads up. so the next question is this. what are some good recipes, or where is a good place to start looking? i am 100% green when it comes to muzzleloaders.

thanks,

 

[FrontierGander]

That LK93 will be coming in tomorrow. I'll let you know what kind of condition its in and get some pictures for you.


http://frontiermuzzleloadin.powerguild.net/

 

[deepforks]

frontier, im going to go with the bighorn. ive already got them shipping it to boise. thank you though.

 

[LaGriz]

I have a Big Horn from a RMEF banquet 26" bbl camo-syn stock stainless steel #186 of 400 ser.# - The beast is heavy but shoots well. My best result is with 110Gr. loose tip-7 powder and a 250gr. bonded shockwave w/super glide sabot.I would recomend the Leupold Q.D. mounts and a better scope than I curently have. The v-1 2x7 is a bit week on clarity and was an impulsive purchase.

I took a cow in 2004 in the San Jaun's of Colorado. Had to loose the scope and changed to a 295Gr. power belt load to be legal. Loaded on a friday and killed on the fallowing friday! Uncapped for travel and in camp each night.The 45yd shot caught her in the mid chest but did not exit. A fallow up shot was nessary and she never got very far.This load did not group well enough for any long range work.

Capping is a pain and requires a goofy little tool that if lost could be an issue. The scope makes it harder to get at the cap and makes cleanning a chore.This rig can punch 3" groups at 200yds with the right load.
A friend has a T.C. Omaga and loves it. Much easier to clean and he gets good groups with pellets and the same sabot/bullet.I don't know the requirements for Idaho, and maybe a break open action might not be legal. Good luck with your purchase and have a good season.

 

[idhunters]

To be legal in Idaho the cap must be exposed so I don't think the omega is legal.

My bighorn has the synthetic stock and thumbhole and is not heavy at all.

 

[IDbucks]

Hey idhunters, what kind of load are you shooting out of your bighorn. I have the same setup and trying to find an accurate load with no luck yet. Hope you dont mind shareing some info.

 

[MDnut]

TC makes an Omega, called the Nortwest Explorer. Specifically built for Idaho, Oregon Washington. I have one, but have not shot it yet, waiting to draw a muzzy tag in Oregon.
MDnut

 

[Idahoron]

THat rifle is a 1-48 twist. I think they need to go back and do a rifle right next time. Ron