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Offline 2slow

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What should I do?
« on: July 25, 2008, 09:22:16 AM »
Hello all!  First post in this section.  To start off, my dad got me into deer hunting last fall.  I did a lot of hunting, bow, shot gun, hand gun, and muzzle loader.  I love it all and can't wait until this season.  Now to my question.  I have it narrowed down to two options.  A ML barrel for my Contender or a TC Triumph.  I figure I will have the same money in either option but would like your opinions on which would be the most accurate and / or the best option.  I have shouldered many different muzzle loaders and I really like both of these about the same. 
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2008, 04:49:30 PM »
I do not think there is a .50 cal barrel available for the Contender. Personally I would go with the full rifle and leave the Contender for other purposes.  You may not agree; but that is what is called personal preference.
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2008, 12:24:53 AM »
I considered that same option myself a few months ago. Went with the Triumph, have not been disappointed, it is a very good shooting gun. Kept my contender in centerfire with a 357 Max, also a very good choice(for me), I love shooting the max, very accurate and low recoil. Back to the Triumph, IMO you will not be disappointed with this gun, I have the blue-black version and bought for $349.95. Have only shot Blackhorn 209 in it, very accurate. 
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2008, 07:27:06 PM »
Unless that is a G2, you would need to go to a custom barrel maker for the .50 barrel. 
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2008, 06:01:22 AM »
Thanks for the information guys.  I didn't know that about really not having a barrel option for my contender.  Looks like I'll be getting the triumph and keeping my contender set up with the 44 mag barrel for deer.
Thanks again!
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2008, 01:22:23 AM »
You won't be disapointed with the triumph, it is a good muzzleloader.  Just find a good bullet/sabot combo that shoots well in it.
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2008, 10:21:16 AM »
Well guys, just when I thought I was going to have a Triumph a good deal on an Encore ML was found.  I will be picking it up tomorrow.

So, now the question is what all do I need?  Is there someplace that I can find that lists what is necessary and what is just nice to have.  It comes with a 3x9 scope, so I should be good there.  Just need to know the rest of the stuff you all recommend.

Thanks again!  :)
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2008, 10:47:19 AM »
Triple7 pellets or powder, Remington Kleen bore primers and a good bullet/sabot componation. Cleaning kit and what ever else you may think you need.  Now go buy that stuff and get to the range...  ;D
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Re: What should I do?
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2008, 03:53:12 PM »
Or the new Blackhorn 209 which I have read no bad results of.
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