MUZZLELOADERS

[Donger]

I'm in the market for a muzzleloader for this fall's deer season. The suggestion was made to buy a Thompson Center Arms Encore and I'm starting to research them. Any suggestions on a decent muzzleloader based on past experiences? Thanks,

 

[Marc14]

The encore is a great choice. I have been hunting with one for a couple of years. It always goes boom when I pull the trigger. Even after walking in the rain all day. I have the blued version. I would suggest getting stainless.

You can also get rifle and shotguns barrells for it.

Marc

 

[SSmokedya1320]

Also look into Remmington they make quality muzzleloaders along with T/C. I might be picking one up pretty soon as well.

 

[scouter-rick]

I can't say enough good things about Thompson Center. I own a few of their ML's and have been very pleased with the quality.

-R

 

[Donger]

Thanks for the repsonses. Went to Dicks (Salem) with the two year old this afternoon and saw the Encore SST for just under 8 bills and the Omega for a bit less. I don't know about that thumb hole on the Omega. Naturally, there was no help and after 40 minutes I decided to split, my daughter was getting antsy. Just wanted to hold it, maybe next time. Will swing by Four Seasons on Thursday evening if I have the time. Also, heading north for birds next week and will stop at Kittery to see what they have to offer. They usually have a good used selection and at least I'll have the opportunity to hold a few and compare. The Remington (Genesis) line looks good too and according to the company web site the MSRP is substantially less.

 

[jimsimon]

Best Place For Thompson's

There are better places to buy a T/C in New Hampshire.

 

[SSmokedya1320]

Either way you can't go wrong with a T/C or a Remington. If money is of no concern I would easily go for the T/C.

 

[jimsimon]

T/C Rebates

Can't go wrong on a T/C

 

[m44]

My brother has a Thomson center and he LOVES it, it is one hell of a gun. Its pretty damn accurate to, hits where you aim it. All in all I say get it its reliable, accurate and fun to shoot .

 

[cad]

If you'll be hunting in mass you can't use a break open action muzzleloader during the mz season. You can use however use it during shotgun season. I have a TC omega, tc black diamond, and CVA Kodiak, and they're all great.