What's your muzzleloader setup this season?

[Quavodus]

I got a CVA Staghorn .50 caliber with a Simmons  3x-9x 32mm that was a real dog on everything else but, worked good on this rifle. Go figure? I've had it for 20 years or so. But, I'm leaning on using my H&R Huntsman .58 caliber. It needed some work earlier, and I got it all fixed. I've not shot it in a long time but, am going to try it in a few days hopefully.

[rugerla1]

CVA Optima V2 running Blackhorn 209 powder, Federal shotshell primers, and 250 gr Hornady SST. 

[Quavodus]

5 hours ago, rugerla1 said:

CVA Optima V2 running Blackhorn 209 powder, Federal shotshell primers, and 250 gr Hornady SST. 

Oh, I didn't even mention my loads. In the Staghorn I've had good luck with 350 gr. Maxi-Hunters, using Triple 7 and 209 primers.  And in the Huntsman I'm gonna try round balls and Triple 7.

Edited October 12, 2021 by Quavodus

[gregintenn]

CVA Wolf 50 cal. Two 50 grain 777 pellets, Win 209 primer, and a 295 grain Powerbelt bullet. Topped with an M8, 4x Leupold in CVA rings.

 

Years ago, WalMart had this rifle on sale after season for a song. On a lark, I thought I’d give it a try. Since then it’s taken more deer than everything else I own…and that includes truck bumpers!
 

 

 

[Quavodus]

My CVA Staghorn cost me $100 back in 2000. I couldn't really pass it up for that. It shoots pretty much every bullet I've tried good. 

[Quavodus]

On 10/19/2021 at 7:36 PM, gregintenn said:

CVA Wolf 50 cal. Two 50 grain 777 pellets, Win 209 primer, and a 295 grain Powerbelt bullet. Topped with an M8, 4x Leupold in CVA rings.

 

Years ago, WalMart had this rifle on sale after season for a song. On a lark, I thought I’d give it a try. Since then it’s taken more deer than everything else I own…and that includes truck bumpers!
 

 

 

If I ever get another inline it will probably be a Wolf. 

[Handsome Rob]

.62 French Fusil. 90gn Ffg Goex & a 342gn soft cast ball.

[Alleycat72]

[Quavodus]

22 minutes ago, Alleycat72 said:

Smokeless?

[Sidinman]

Well we are in one of the CWD counties, and you can hunt with whatever you want.

And I haven't decided whether or not I'll take the Renegade .54, or one of the 30-30's that needs to be bloodied.

 

RP

[Alleycat72]

20 minutes ago, Quavodus said:

Smokeless?

Smokeless and sabotless. 2850 fps with a 275.

[Quavodus]

Did you build it?

[Alleycat72]

25 minutes ago, Quavodus said:

Did you build it?

Had this guy spin the barrel on an old savage ML ii. I think the ones built off a regular auction are a bit smoother.

https://www.arrowheadrifles.com/

 

[Alleycat72]

This guy can put them together for you also. 

https://www.hankinscustomrifles.com/muzzleloaders/

[Quavodus]

I've watched several of his Youtube videos. He's got one he built for himself that hits well over 3,000 fps. Very flat shooting. 

[gregintenn]

On 10/20/2021 at 9:14 PM, Quavodus said:

If I ever get another inline it will probably be a Wolf. 

If my kid decides to go, he’ll use it.

Then, I’ll drag out my old left handed Thompson Renegade 50 cal.

[221 Fireball]

Sold my inline, went back to my original 40-year-old T/C Renegade 50. More Nostalgia, more fun. 

[Alleycat72]

Who let the dog out this morning?

[KahrMan]

I am out with my TC Encore. Had a small buck walk by at 7:05 but only caught glimpse of him. Hopefully his daddy will walk by soon. 

[Sidinman]

Well I decided to take the .54 caliber Thompson center Renegade. Haven't seen anything except one gray squirrel. 

got the 1858 as a backup. 

[Hozzie]

My dad shot this 9 pointer at my place this morning about 8:30.  He saw 5 bucks and 4 does.  Not a bad morning.

[KahrMan]

Your dad got a nice buck Hozzie.  I decided to take this fat little 6 pt.  

[Hozzie]

I forgot how much work it is to cut a deer up.  

[Sidinman]

 

RP 

[Alleycat72]

I let a good 8pt walk. Probably a mistake.