MDL 700 Muzzleloader

[huntswithdogs]

Have ya'll had any experiences with one of these? A guy I work with has one that he might let go cheap. He said he shot it about ten times and hated the cleanup part of muzzleloaders and mentioned getting rid of it. He's a little anal when it comes to his guns so I'd not be buying a rusted shut rifle like a lot of used muzzleloaders that I've seen. Any ideas ona fair price ?

Thanks in advance,
HWD

[mhwwlmc]

They are very accurate rifles. The only down side with them is the cleanup procedure & they are front end heavy.

Before you buy it, take the Bolt apart & check it for rust & corrosion. Most people are not aware that the Bolt MUST be taken apart & cleaned every time you fire this rifle. It doesn't matter if it is blue or stainless, the bolt assembly will rust up if it isn't cleaned & lubed. The easiest way to take the bolt apart is remove the hex bolt & get it out from the action. Push the end of the bolt down against a piece of wood (where it snaps against a cap), turn the other end out. Usually the spring & the rod are rusted up. I have been able to clean up a rusty bolt up on a wire wheel.

[nomosendero]

They are very accurate rifles. The only down side with them is the cleanup procedure & they are front end heavy.

Before you buy it, take the Bolt apart & check it for rust & corrosion. Most people are not aware that the Bolt MUST be taken apart & cleaned every time you fire this rifle. It doesn't matter if it is blue or stainless, the bolt assembly will rust up if it isn't cleaned & lubed. The easiest way to take the bolt apart is remove the hex bolt & get it out from the action. Push the end of the bolt down against a piece of wood (where it snaps against a cap), turn the other end out. Usually the spring & the rod are rusted up. I have been able to clean up a rusty bolt up on a wire wheel.

Yep, I have one of those & watching the bolt is right. I am stickly going to the break action types.

[30-06man]

depends. its all on the guns condition. is it stainless steel? does it have a scope? are all parts good? what would you rate it?ex.new used, etc. what do you get with it. if its a good condition stainless steel they are going any where from $250 to $400 in my area. take about $50 or more off if its in good condition and its blued OH yeah those prices are some i saw at Nichols store with good scopes. post with all the answers to those questions and i can help you more.