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Offline Double 30

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TC Black Diamond XR .50
« on: August 16, 2008, 06:39:47 PM »
Bought one the other day as a back up to my Omega Z5 and for use in areas that do not permit closed breech inlines or scopes as she wears an aperture rear sight. I must say she's a very impressive rifle in terms of accuracy and consistency. I would hate to have to live on the difference between her and the Omega when similarly sighted. Right now she's averaging well under 2 inches for 3 rounds at 100 yards. I'm looking foward to getting some groceries with this one. Although dirtier than the closed breech designs, plunger type inlines are still a solid value and models like the Black Diamond which can used all 3 ignition types , are also extremely versatile. I'm glad I got mine!
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 08:41:43 AM »
The Black Diamond is an under-rated gun, IMO.  I've had a couple of different ones, and they all shot very well.  My buddy has one that he uses every year.  He took 4 deer with it last year.  I'll tell you what, for the money, I don't know if there's a better gun to be had, especially if you look at the used market.  I used to use mine for coyote hunting, as I could reload it faster than my Omega.  Of course, then I traded it for something that I can't even remember (and don't have now), so I've been looking at them again.   :D
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2008, 02:09:19 PM »
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I'll tell you what, for the money, I don't know if there's a better gun to be had, especially if you look at the used market.



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Am looking for a good used one myself.  Several of my friends hunt with the TC  Black Diamond and it is as accurate and reliable as any muzzleloader out there. 
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2008, 12:15:43 PM »
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USED T/C BLACKDIAMOND 50 R54098 S/SWOOD STOCK XR $195.00

USED T/C BLACK DIAMOND 16169 50CAL BLU/SYN W/BX $189.95

USED T/C BLACK DIAMOND S24445 S/SSYN 50CALW/MT $189.95

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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008, 02:46:20 AM »
I do most of my hunting with a black diamond.  I have a few of them and for the price you can't beat them.  I had a 50cal XR but sold it before I ever shot it, I do have a 45cal XR that is a great shooter, and a couple 50 cals with the short barrel that make great treestand/blind guns.  If there was away to eliminate the blowback they would be about perfect.
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2008, 03:55:06 PM »
Those black diamonds have that sabot shutin false muzzle, er can they shoot lead??
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2008, 02:21:02 PM »
i bought mine 4 yrs ago come this Oct. 50 cal XR SS i never shot anything but sabots so far. its consistant in accuracy enough to suit me, min of deer. shooting the gn sabot and .429 speer 240 gr jsp 70 grs of pyro p same load using 240 gr xtp blk sabot also blk sabot 300 gr xtp 80 grs pyro p. always gets 1 1/2 " groups or abit better.
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2008, 03:36:02 PM »
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I'll tell you what, for the money, I don't know if there's a better gun to be had, especially if you look at the used market.



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Am looking for a good used one myself.  Several of my friends hunt with the TC  Black Diamond and it is as accurate and reliable as any muzzleloader out there. 

As of yesterday, there was a sweet looking one on auctionarms, blued/synthetic that looked almost new for $99.00!!  Can't beat that with a stick!
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2008, 01:45:56 PM »
i have shot a renegade for years......accurate with 370 gr maxi ball once i found the right load......then a few years ago i decided to get an inline......1. for longer shots...2. my son is getting older and he can shoot 1......3. i can take a non muzzle loader hunting it i want someone to go with me.........
anyway i got a deal on a new black diamond w camo stock.......this is a very underrated gun...................i thought long and hard about an encore....(i am a tc person as i have had a contender since 1979) .....anyway i heard too much bad stuff about the encore especially the crud gettting into the firing pin area and hard to get out, so i bought the BD.....great gun.........the BD is easys to clean.....mack
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Re: TC Black Diamond XR .50
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2008, 05:17:23 PM »
I just lucked up on a BD in a pawn shop recently for $50.00 Came with tools, 209, #11, and musket cap nipples.  Even had sabots and pellets in the pack.

I tried it today at the range with TC Maxi hunters and 777.  All in the black at 100 yds offhand.  Blows a big hole.  Good enough for the hunting I do.......

When I feel froggy I'll go back and try different bullets and loads, but for now I've got a bunch of the Maxi's I bought on close out.

Ben
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