Difference?

[TOMMYY01]

I ordered and got a new catalog. I was looking at the the new sidekick. What is the difference between the sidekick and the huntsman? :shock:  As far as I can see there isn't much if any I checked every measurement and every thing seems to be the same :eek:
                                                                          Tommy

[scruffy]

You might want to post this on the muzzleloader forum, but I believe the main difference is legal.  The huntsman, since it can have shotgun barrels installed, had a different legal classification than just "muzzleloader" some some "muzzleloader only" places couldn't buy/sell them.  I believe the sidekick can't have additional barrels so they're legally muzzleloaders...  :roll:

Also, I believe the limit for a hunstman is 100 grains, and the sidekick has a magnum version that takes 150 grain.  

I don't know for sure, I read it, but I might be dreaming.  If you post on the nef muzzy board they'll fix you right up!  Or, you can always call NEF direct and ask them.

later,
scruffy

[scruffy]

Ok, see this topic on the nef muzzleloader forum.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34033&highlight=sidekick

later,
scruffy