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Smokeless muzzleloader recommendations
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<blockquote data-quote="Bullmark" data-source="post: 2088520" data-attributes="member: 113003"><p>Once u go smokeless you'll never look back. I'm not rich by any means so when I bought a custom smokeless it wasn't without some serious thought and research. For me, the majority of the serious hunting I do happens during muzz seasons. In my home state (Va), some the best times to hunt deer coincide with muzz season, usually Nov1-14. The only other state I hunt is iowa, where I bought a piece of land 15yrs ago, and there is no rifle season.,.,,so it's muzz there as well. </p><p>There are more options now than when I bought my first smokeless 9-10yrs ago. </p><p>It all depends on your price point.....but if I had to do it all over I would consider 3 routes, which range in cost from $1200 to $5500...roughly. </p><p>1. Hankins custom rifles sells a converted CVA 45-70 single shot. Basically he takes the factory rifle (which you could provide or he will) and installs his breech system and turns it into a smokeless. I've had 2 friends go this route and they couldn't be happier. Both shoot .5 MOA pushing a 325gr Pittman at 2600fps. Very flat out to 300yds and enough energy to kill anything well beyond. Cost approximately $1200 all in and out the door. </p><p>2. Have a reputable builder build one using a trued Rem700, Win70 or similar factory action. I would make sure they've built them before. My 'smith, who is amazing, quoted me $3600 for top shelf components with a Win70 action. Note: don't overlook how heavy one of these builds can end up. U can save $$ by using a laminate stock but it will weight it down. </p><p>3. You could say *** and buy a total top end component build, that will rival any centerfire for accuracy. </p><p>I bought a McWhorter before there were very many other options. It was an original that used a sabot. I've since sold it and had them build a bullet to bore....so no plastic sabot....and ridiculous ballistics and accuracy. For me I could justify the purchase way more than a nicer hi end rifle. I get to use it more. </p><p>Good luck....u may luck out and find one for sale but most guys fall in love with theirs and tend to keep. Although I did see one for sale on this site in the classifieds.....laminate stock and light heavy but great price and well know builder. U could buy and restock if too heavy. </p><p>Take care</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullmark, post: 2088520, member: 113003"] Once u go smokeless you’ll never look back. I’m not rich by any means so when I bought a custom smokeless it wasn’t without some serious thought and research. For me, the majority of the serious hunting I do happens during muzz seasons. In my home state (Va), some the best times to hunt deer coincide with muzz season, usually Nov1-14. The only other state I hunt is iowa, where I bought a piece of land 15yrs ago, and there is no rifle season.,.,,so it’s muzz there as well. There are more options now than when I bought my first smokeless 9-10yrs ago. It all depends on your price point.....but if I had to do it all over I would consider 3 routes, which range in cost from $1200 to $5500...roughly. 1. Hankins custom rifles sells a converted CVA 45-70 single shot. Basically he takes the factory rifle (which you could provide or he will) and installs his breech system and turns it into a smokeless. I’ve had 2 friends go this route and they couldn’t be happier. Both shoot .5 MOA pushing a 325gr Pittman at 2600fps. Very flat out to 300yds and enough energy to kill anything well beyond. Cost approximately $1200 all in and out the door. 2. Have a reputable builder build one using a trued Rem700, Win70 or similar factory action. I would make sure they’ve built them before. My ‘smith, who is amazing, quoted me $3600 for top shelf components with a Win70 action. Note: don’t overlook how heavy one of these builds can end up. U can save $$ by using a laminate stock but it will weight it down. 3. You could say *** and buy a total top end component build, that will rival any centerfire for accuracy. I bought a McWhorter before there were very many other options. It was an original that used a sabot. I’ve since sold it and had them build a bullet to bore....so no plastic sabot....and ridiculous ballistics and accuracy. For me I could justify the purchase way more than a nicer hi end rifle. I get to use it more. Good luck....u may luck out and find one for sale but most guys fall in love with theirs and tend to keep. Although I did see one for sale on this site in the classifieds.....laminate stock and light heavy but great price and well know builder. U could buy and restock if too heavy. Take care [/QUOTE]
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