Thread: Muzzleloader

Originally Posted by cb14

Thanks for the tips. I will look into any export restrictions.

I have applied for an import permit already, so will see how that goes. I already have one for my rifle and apply for it each year 10 months in advance haha

As your import permit was too late, did you just not take your rifle? Were you hunting there?

I had wanted to bring some stuff back with me while I was traveling, but had to leave it. It's still there :/

I had a couple of .50 cal Thompson modern muzzle loaders when I lived state side. Black powder pellets and copper jacketed 45 cal projectiles in sabots. Shot gun primer to ignite.

With a little kahles 4x scope, a 300 gn pill on top of 3x50 gn fffg? Pellets was very accurate and hard hitting. Like a BP .45/70 I guess. Got a few whitetail bucks with it.



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A mate who was a guide refused any clients who used a traditional ML in Alaska. He had experienced to many problems with guns not going off or people who couldn't shoot.

He had one of those inline ML and I was pretty impressed with it.Like Dicko sayes,he pellets are the way to go.Don't fuck about playing Davy Crocket ,go shoot an Elk with your son.

Originally Posted by norsk

A mate who was a guide refused any clients who used a traditional ML in Alaska. He had experienced to many problems with guns not going off or people who couldn't shoot.

He had one of those inline ML and I was pretty impressed with it.Like Dicko sayes,he pellets are the way to go.Don't fuck about playing Davy Crocket ,go shoot an Elk with your son.

Yip, agreed.

The one in the OP is next level. Appears to be an advancement in projectiles past sabots.


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Originally Posted by Dicko

The one in the OP is next level. Appears to be an advancement in projectiles past sabots.


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Looking at this option too.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cva-...r-optic-sights

CB14,
I had Thompson Center Omega .50 cal.
The link you posted last is a near copy by the look of it. I have a rail for it you can have if you think you might buy one. I believe the still make them and they have a good rep.

While knight and REM 700’s were heavily promoted, if I was to buy a top shelf modern ML I’d look at the Thompson Center G2 ml rifles. But I’m a bit out of touch with the modern ml scene now.


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Originally Posted by Dicko

CB14,
I had Thompson Center Omega .50 cal.
The link you posted last is a near copy by the look of it. I have a rail for it you can have if you think you might buy one. I believe the still make them and they have a good rep.

While knight and REM 700’s were heavily promoted, if I was to buy a top shelf modern ML I’d look at the Thompson Center G2 ml rifles. But I’m a bit out of touch with the modern ml scene now.


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Thanks for the info and offer of the rail! I'll let you know.

As far as I know when it comes to export of Muzzleloaders from the U.S if they are cap or flintlock and based on pre cartridge they are considered antique wither original or a reproduction and not restricted for export or ownership. A convicted Fellon in most states can carry say a 6 shot cap and ball revolver within the law but not an Uberti Cattleman 6 shot cartridge revolver. Inline muzzleloaders are treated as firearms and export Clerance needs to be obtained.
So you wouldn`t have any problem buying a Hawken 50cal but there may be some issues with a inline.