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January 2nd, 2018, 09:14 AM
#1
Well, I ordered a smoke pole.
I did not get my hands on them but was given some Cabelas gift cards so decided to go with an introductory muzzleloader.
I decided on the Traditions Pursuit Ultralight, the main reasons behind this over the TC Impact were the hammer design being substantial and a spur being available as well as the overall weight. Hunting now has become a family event in our home and the weight of the gun is significantly less than the TC, so this is something that my wife would be able to go out and shoot.
The reviews have been almost identical between the 2, they both have systems for starting sabots easier and accelerated methods of removing the breech when needed, they are both 209 primed and 50 cal, the only fault of the TC are the hammer and a huge plus people bring up about the Pursuit is the light weight, they are both supposed to be very accurate.
The gun is on backorder, they claim 2 weeks to 2 months, but I have tons of time before the next muzzleloader season so not worried at all.
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January 2nd, 2018 09:14 AM
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January 2nd, 2018, 11:17 AM
#2
Nice! Nothing better than new gear. Especially a new gun... 
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January 2nd, 2018, 11:24 AM
#3
Originally Posted by
bellerivercrossbowhunter
Nice! Nothing better than new gear. Especially a new gun...
A whole new sport essentially here, already looking at options for shooting it that will not break the bank, blister pack ammo is as expensive as 12ga sabot slugs, planning to buy pistol bullets and bulk sabots as well as hard cast to seat in the sabots for plinking.
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January 2nd, 2018, 12:22 PM
#4
Originally Posted by
Fox
A whole new sport essentially here, already looking at options for shooting it that will not break the bank, blister pack ammo is as expensive as 12ga sabot slugs, planning to buy pistol bullets and bulk sabots as well as hard cast to seat in the sabots for plinking.
I have been using the Hornady XTP in .300gr for years now with good accuracy & they won't take up too much hunting funds.
Bang, Flop!!
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January 2nd, 2018, 01:06 PM
#5
Originally Posted by
bellerivercrossbowhunter
I have been using the Hornady XTP in .300gr for years now with good accuracy & they won't take up too much hunting funds.
Bang, Flop!!
That was the plan, but I can down load it on powder and shoot the lead bullets in the summer if I want to, not quite as cheap as a round ball but those will not really stabilize in this twist.
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January 2nd, 2018, 01:32 PM
#6
Good choice ...I like my Traditions Pursuit..had it for the past 18yrs, never had a problem.
Order a few dozen of theses Extreme Elites from PR bullets....only $8 /dozen...great buy for the plinking.
https://www.prbullet.com/ee.htm
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January 2nd, 2018, 01:44 PM
#7
Originally Posted by
MikePal
Good choice ...I like my Traditions Pursuit..had it for the past 18yrs, never had a problem.
Order a few dozen of theses Extreme Elites from PR bullets....only $8 /dozen...great buy for the plinking.
https://www.prbullet.com/ee.htm
Rick has some Mini's at $0.20 each, the XTP rounds should be about $0.65 each with sabot and bullet and the lead cast will be about $0.29 each with sabot.
Lots of options
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January 2nd, 2018, 04:20 PM
#8
Nice choice I have two one with thumbhole stock nicest one for carrying around
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January 2nd, 2018, 04:35 PM
#9
Originally Posted by
MikePal
Order a few dozen of theses Extreme Elites from PR bullets....only $8 /dozen...great buy for the plinking.
It's not only an economical option for plinking, it has been my bullet/sabot of choice for hunting for several years now.
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January 2nd, 2018, 08:12 PM
#10
Congrats on some new gear.
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