Muzzleloaders made in India

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July 29th, 2014, 02:17 PM
muskrat trapper

Muzzleloaders made in India

Thought I'd pass this along. I'm suspicious of the quality, but the price is tempting...

http://flintlockrepair.com/index.html
July 29th, 2014, 02:28 PM
MikePal

Thanks for the link to that site, he has some nice looking rifles.

He doesn't sound like the type of guy who sells junk...if you need the confidence, invest the $75 and have him proof it for you....
July 29th, 2014, 03:21 PM
muskrat trapper

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Originally Posted by MikePal

Thanks for the link to that site, he has some nice looking rifles.

He doesn't sound like the type of guy who sells junk...if you need the confidence, invest the $75 and have him proof it for you....

Good point. There are some well made trade muskets out there that are beautiful to look at and fire, but do I want to lug a work-of-art that's worth $1500 (or more) rifle through a cedar swamp in winter? I need a gun that is a work horse and gets the job done in the bush.
July 29th, 2014, 05:26 PM
MikePal

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Originally Posted by muskrat trapper

I need a gun that is a work horse and gets the job done in the bush.

Any of the newer low end in-lines like the CVA, Traditions etc do a great job and will shot 1" of MOA at 100yds so it hard to justify paying more that $350 for a ML that will be used as a 'bush' gun'.

I've been killing deer for the past 10 yrs with a Pursuit Pro I bought for $225....works like a charm, even in cold (-20) temps.
July 29th, 2014, 05:36 PM
oaknut

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Originally Posted by MikePal

Any of the newer low end in-lines like the CVA, Traditions etc do a great job and will shot 1" of MOA at 100yds so it hard to justify paying more that $350 for a ML that will be used as a 'bush' gun'.

I've been killing deer for the past 10 yrs with a Pursuit Pro I bought for $225....works like a charm, even in cold (-20) temps.

X2. Why pay more for the same dead deer.
July 29th, 2014, 07:21 PM
GoldenLakePete

I love the look of the brass blunderbuss. That would be a great bush gun!
July 30th, 2014, 07:06 AM
muskrat trapper

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikePal

Any of the newer low end in-lines like the CVA, Traditions etc do a great job and will shot 1" of MOA at 100yds so it hard to justify paying more that $350 for a ML that will be used as a 'bush' gun'.

I've been killing deer for the past 10 yrs with a Pursuit Pro I bought for $225....works like a charm, even in cold (-20) temps.

I also have an in-line CVA. Does the job very well in BP deer season, but it is no where near the fun of shooting traditional reproduction muzzleloaders. A smoothbore flinter will let me shoot anything edible out to about 50 yards, depending on how you load it (most of my deer in the past 5 years have been shot within 40 yards anyway).
July 30th, 2014, 07:41 AM
MikePal

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Originally Posted by muskrat trapper

but it is no where near the fun of shooting traditional reproduction muzzleloaders. A smoothbore flinter will let me shoot anything edible out to about 50 yards

oh I agree, I love shooting my .45 Kentucky on my back yard range, but would be less likely to take it to the stand in the bush during an early Dec snowstorm.

The guy has some nice reproduction pieces for sale....I also see he's just a few hours drive from here. Have to remember to visit his shop on my next sight seeing drive thru New Hampshire.
July 30th, 2014, 09:57 AM
huntaway

Using standard black powder loads as recomended, I don't see an issue with them. For reproductions of hard to / impossible to find firearms I can see their niche.

HA
December 28th, 2014, 07:37 PM
sharps4570

Today at the range, I met with a gentleman who brought along a couple of the India made muskets. Based on a quick scrutiny, the guns looked nice and fit/finish appeared well executed. I was quite curious, however, I was unable to pay more attention or ask questions as I had guests with me.