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July 2nd, 2015, 09:29 AM
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Cabelas' site is a good reference point. However, you may wish to shop around for better prices on the same items.
For example, a box of (20 bullets) Hornady SST-ML Low Drag High Speed will cost about $17/box before taxes at Le Baron. I mention this bullet as it has performed very well in my TC as well as a CVA Optima rifle that I had tested. The bullet is comparatively far easier to load as it is a .45 cal bullet encapsulated in a 50 sabot. Admittedly, I haven`t had an opportunity yet to validate the bullet`s terminal performance on game yet - perhaps this season .....
Another example, a 10oz bottle of Blackhorn 209 powder is priced higher at Cabelas. BH209 is a bit pricey but the small bottle contains enough powder that allowed me to experiment with different powder volumes in order to determine best powder charge/bullet combo for my rifle. I believe I still have aprox half of the powder left that will likely last a few deer seasons provided I don`t expend that at the range. I mention this powder specifically as the product definitely enhances the accuracy potential and greatly facilitates ease of re-loading as well as simplifies cleaning just with oil based solvents (designed for smokeless firearms) such as Hoppes etc.
Likewise, a box of primers (100 pcs/box) will last a while. Note - should you decide to go with BH209 powder then the specific primer(s) to use in conjunction would be either CCI 209M or Federal 209A. Cabelas`site (mistakenly) refers to the use of standard CCI primers with this powder.
Obviously, a few additional/necessary accessories will be required as part of your initial investment. However, those wil generally be low cost affairs.
Good luck with your quest.
Last edited by sharps4570; July 2nd, 2015 at 09:52 AM.
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July 2nd, 2015 09:29 AM
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July 2nd, 2015, 09:57 AM
#12
Originally Posted by
sharps4570
Cabelas' site is a good reference point. However, you may wish to shop around for better prices on the same items.
While I fully agree that you will get better prices on-line from Cabela's....you still need to know what you want to buy after you have shouldered and handled a few different gun and models. . I know that there is a big difference in what is comfortable for a guy 5'10" and a guy who is 6'2".
Fortunately when I was shopping for mine, the store (in the US) had all the brands and models (Traditions, CVA, TC etc) so I was able to handle get a feel for what suited me best....brand loyalty and cost etc was secondary.
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July 2nd, 2015, 10:52 AM
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Absolutely! Besides, I would like to think the current in-line manufacturers build accurate ML rifles now-a-days regardless of brand. So far, I`ve shot three different makes (Traditions, TC and CVA) and all shot 2 inches and under at 100 yards. IMO, generally speaking, this could be considered as excellent accuracy for big game hunting purposes at around such range.
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July 2nd, 2015, 02:50 PM
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Should add..as it is often forgotten....ML season can be very miserable weather wise, lots of extra clothing may be worn so try to anticipate that when sizing a rifle to your shoulder.
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July 3rd, 2015, 01:35 PM
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July 10th, 2015, 11:28 AM
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I personally don't like the service or selection at Lebaron. Try Sail in the east end or if you're near Toronto this summer go to Bass Pro or Cabelas. I don't like ordering from Cabelas as I find the shipping is pretty pricey.
I shot a CVA in-line for several years and was quite happy with it. I sold it and am now waiting for a flintlock trade gun to be made for me in the states. I like the challenge of traditional BP guns, buit that may be due to mental illness on my part :-)
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