Author Topic: TC Black Diamond questions. (Read 1663 times)

simonkenton · « **on:** February 19, 2003, 02:53:30 AM »

Do you like this rifle? Is it hard to load the primer if you have a scope on the rifle?

brownsfan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2003, 04:14:35 PM »

IMHO Black Diamonds are accurate rifles in spite of a mushy trigger and a long "lock-time", as the sliding striker travels forward a long way before slamming into the cap or primer.
The quick load feature is a convenience, but this idea actually shortens barrel rifling length and therefore will have a negative effect upon velocity. For that reason, I would go with the longer barrel of the XR models.
I would also recommend the stainless steel Black Diamonds.
A big negative is a total of seven parts to juggle during cleaning plus I also always have to take the stock off when cleaning.
Also, with a scope installed, you will want to use a 1/4 inch drive socket wrench with a long extension and socket instead of the crummy TC supplied tool to remove the breech plug.
I haven't yet come up with a good method of quickly putting a cap on the nipple.
But, I have killed two deer with my .50 cal Black Diamond topped with a 3x9 scope, each at 140 yards.
So, It will shoot.

scrooge · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2003, 02:13:37 AM »

I had one last year ( the blackdiamond XR stainless),,,,great shooting gun..i did sell it and bought the TC OMEGA STAINLESS,,,,, excellent ML and much easier to load primer and clean ...

simonkenton · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2003, 03:08:03 AM »

That Omega is looking good. It must be looking good to TC also, they just raised the price $40.

scrooge · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2003, 03:16:33 AM »

i don't know what kind of price they have now,, i got mine for $399.00 last year.....stainless / laminated stock.......

ARMallardSlayer · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2003, 07:29:53 PM »

I shoot mine with the 209 primer and it was supplied with a little plastic tool to aid in placing the primer into the nipple of either scoped or non-scoped rifles.

I have the longest barrel they offer and have no complaints. :grin:

Bob_K · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2003, 12:03:05 PM »

I have a scoped Firehawk, the forerunner of the BD, and it is essentially the same rifle without the removable breech plug. I added the 209 conversion to it, and use the plastic 209 holder to prime the rifle. Works ok; priming is not a problem.

Big · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2003, 05:17:43 PM »

If anyone's still reading this thread, I'm here to say I love my Black Diamond (regular length, stainless). I have no problem using 209's with a scope (Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x40) on the rifle. I use TC's clear plastic 209 capper that holds 10 caps (not the little fork that comes with the rifle): put the cap on the nipple, pull the capper away,and fully seat the cap with my finger. Happens faster than I can type it.

OBTW, the scope is mounted using Leupold Quick Release bases and mounts. I can take the scope off for cleaning, and it has never needed re-zeroing after I put it back on.