Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
I am looking to buy my first Black Powder rifle. I was looking at the cva wolf, and the cva kodiak. My budget is limited, and I was wondering if any of you guys own one of these, and weather or not you are happy with it? Also, if you have any suggestionsfor a differentrifle in or about the same price range? $175.00-$275.00
Thanks!
Thanks!
#2
RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
.50 caliber NEF Sidekick might also be one to look at. They are said to have great out of the box accuracy as well. I do not own any of the rifles mentioned...
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Indiana
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
You can find Knight Wolverines 209's NIB on auction sites that are in your price range.
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=7855701
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=7855701
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Indiana
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=8090858
This is a #11 gun but its a good deal in my opinion.
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
ORIGINAL: youngbuck001
I am looking to buy my first Black Powder rifle. I was looking at the cva wolf, and the cva kodiak. My budget is limited, and I was wondering if any of you guys own one of these, and weather or not you are happy with it? Also, if you have any suggestionsfor a differentrifle in or about the same price range? $175.00-$275.00
Thanks!
I am looking to buy my first Black Powder rifle. I was looking at the cva wolf, and the cva kodiak. My budget is limited, and I was wondering if any of you guys own one of these, and weather or not you are happy with it? Also, if you have any suggestionsfor a differentrifle in or about the same price range? $175.00-$275.00
Thanks!
http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/813usedblkpowderguns.htm
the 010407 Knight Disc Elite is a buy at $225. Several good guns on this site. I believe CO means consignment. Also read these pages on "Selecting and Buying MLers" for how to select a gun:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/index2h.muzzleloader.htm
Chap Gleason
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
ORIGINAL: Nimrodder
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8090858
This is a #11 gun but its a good deal in my opinion.
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8090858
This is a #11 gun but its a good deal in my opinion.
They might take a little longer to clean then say an Omega, but with proper care, this is basically all the rifle you would ever need for about anything. Mine does not shoot pure lead conicals well, but it does shoot Saber Tooth conicals in 300 grain real well with 80 grains of powder.
The only thing I dislike about this auction is.. its not an auction. It is a person with a supply of these rifles selling them off, for what they were selling forthree years ago. They are just using an auction site to get rid of their supply. I bought mine about three years ago for $129.00 (as I remember) I have seen these rifles sold for much less then this on auction sites. Also the rifle shown has that light weight stock, so this little 22" barrel might really snort when you touch it off ona heavy load.
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
youngbuck001
Just my personal opion, please understand this, but do not buy a Neff - there are better guns out there for better prices.
The Neff ignition system is dirty and unless they have changed the barrel, the rflings are deep and normally very rough - the rough part is not a problem that can be smoothed out.
Another thing I might suggest is a gun, a beginning gun, that you shoot the different ignition systems with, in some states such as mine you can not use a 209 ignition. I would also suggest maybe you look at a gun that can also fire conicals well. I think for a starting gun get something as versitile as you can get...
Another check your state regs, what will they allow you to use.
One last thought, do not overlook a sidehammer percussion they are/can bein-expensive and are an excellent place to start.
Cayugad has an excellent write up on getting started -send him a PM, I am sure he will send you a copy.
Good luck - shooting ML's is addictive though - you should know that going in....
Just my personal opion, please understand this, but do not buy a Neff - there are better guns out there for better prices.
The Neff ignition system is dirty and unless they have changed the barrel, the rflings are deep and normally very rough - the rough part is not a problem that can be smoothed out.
Another thing I might suggest is a gun, a beginning gun, that you shoot the different ignition systems with, in some states such as mine you can not use a 209 ignition. I would also suggest maybe you look at a gun that can also fire conicals well. I think for a starting gun get something as versitile as you can get...
Another check your state regs, what will they allow you to use.
One last thought, do not overlook a sidehammer percussion they are/can bein-expensive and are an excellent place to start.
Cayugad has an excellent write up on getting started -send him a PM, I am sure he will send you a copy.
Good luck - shooting ML's is addictive though - you should know that going in....
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kerrville, Tx. USA
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
You should really take a look at the new Knight KRB7 rolling block. Initial reports are outstanding. Here is a link that has them for $278, still within your buget if you add $3. I don't think you will find a better gun out there at that price. May be able to find them cheaper elsewhere. This was just the first link I found.
http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/knight.htm
http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/knight.htm
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Looking for some advice on my first bLack powder
ORIGINAL: txhunter58
You should really take a look at the new Knight KRB7 rolling block. Initial reports are outstanding. Here is a link that has them for $278, still within your buget if you add $3. I don't think you will find a better gun out there at that price. May be able to find them cheaper elsewhere. This was just the first link I found.
http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/knight.htm
You should really take a look at the new Knight KRB7 rolling block. Initial reports are outstanding. Here is a link that has them for $278, still within your buget if you add $3. I don't think you will find a better gun out there at that price. May be able to find them cheaper elsewhere. This was just the first link I found.
http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/knight.htm