What muzzleloader for elk?

[Jagermeister]

I don't own a muzzleloader. What do you recommend I get for elk hunting? I would like to spend average money, definitely no high line stuff. A kit would be nice too, since I like to build stuff.

I take it that these can be mail ordered? Where should I shop?

I'd like to get peep sights. I am real bad with plain iron sights. I also have a nice Bushnnell 1.5-4.5 scope that I would not mind taking off the winchester and use on the muzzleloader temporarily.

Let me know what you use or what you recommend! Thanks much!

George

 

[wmidbrook]

I've seen a real good shootin' Lyman before. They make kits too. Peeps, gosh, any of your standard peeps like Williams will work although if you have a strong preference although they may not necessarily be a "drop in" fit...gunsmithing may be required.

Inlines:
Blu/Blk T/C Omegas can be found in the $300 range...

Blk/Blu Knight Disc rifles are a good deal and shoot well (just make sure you get one with iron sites if you want to use it in other states where scopes are not allowed)

Austin Halleck 320s are also good...

Knight Wolverines with the green mountain barrels are a great value.

There are probably other good values out there like a T/C Black Diamond in 50 cal.

Stay away from CVA rifles...too much controversy about quality around them and many reports of rifle failures.

If you get one that doesn't group, don't hesitate to return it....muzzleloaders are worse in quality consistancy relative to rifles........Why??? 'Cause they can get away with it--it's easy for Customer Service to quickly blame the shooter:
a) Are you sure you're loading consistantly each time?
b) Are you sure it's just not your shooting?
c) Are you using a bullet aligner when seating the sabbot?
d) Are you using the same pressure each time when seating the bullet?
e) Are you using the same cleaning techique between each shot
f) Are you using cleaning technique, XYZ??? Oh, that's wrong, try this/that/or something else
.....you get the picture...lots of variables.

Best bet for most greenhorns wanting quickest results: pellets/projectile and same manufacturer recommended cleaning technique although this won't necessarily yield your best results. But, it'll get you launched into enjoying the sport effectively.

If you've got time and patience, why not pick up Sam Fadala's book and go that route...it sounds like you may well be leaning towards traditional BP rifles.