wabi wrote:Tye,
I use a T/C NewEnglander 12 ga. Had a Knight TK2000 and it was awesome, but it actually hurt me every time I shot it. Something about the stock dimensions and my body was a huge conflict. The T/C patterns almost as good, but I like to keep shots under 35 yards. One big advantage to muzzleloaders is the versatility of adjusting loads for the best patterns. I've settled on 1 1/2 oz of shot with 90 grains of ffg for the T/C for turkeys. I installed a fiber optic front sight and installed a rear aperture for good accuracy. I started with a .50 cal rifle, picked up a new 12 ga barrel for it, then found a deal on a camo synthetic stock, had a spare trigger assembly, so I bought a spare lock on eBay and now I have 2 complete guns with interchangable parts!
Luckily the turkey hunting has been like last year's deer hunting. Practice for maximum ranges, then get close shots! Sure makes it easy when the drop within sight.
Oh, sweet deal!
I kinda wondered how the shot stays in the barrel without falling out? lol
I want to get a shotgun but I'll be getting a Remington shotgun, but I'm thinking about giving muzzleloader season a try.
Something about the stock dimensions and my body was a huge conflict. The T/C patterns almost as good, but I like to keep shots under 35 yards. One big advantage to muzzleloaders is the versatility of adjusting loads for the best patterns. I've settled on 1 1/2 oz of shot with 90 grains of ffg for the T/C for turkeys. I installed a fiber optic front sight and installed a rear aperture for good accuracy. I started with a .50 cal rifle, picked up a new 12 ga barrel for it, then found a deal on a camo synthetic stock, had a spare trigger assembly, so I bought a spare lock on eBay and now I have 2 complete guns with interchangable parts!
