Muzzleloader

[ramp_tech]

Okay, I've got a stupid question for you'll genius.

I've never own or shot a muzzleloader in my my life so I don't know a thing about it. In a couple weeks, my 17 years old nephew will be turning 18 and is asking for a muzzleloader for his birthday.

Now, since I don't know a darn thing about muzzleloader, I have a couple questions:

(1) What kind of muzzleloader to buy? (Something under $200 please)
(2) Ammo? Do you have to buy the black powder in packages, primers, and bullets separately?
(3) Does it require the NICS check? If it doesn't, I am just gonna mail him a check for $150 so he can get it himself. It will be a lot easier that way since we live 6 hours away.

Thank you in advance Experts!

 

[bejay]

there is a muzzleloader forum that would be the best spot for this but.
1.they make several inlines under 200 if that is the type he wants if he wants a traditional may have to look for a used one.
2. not sure what your asking? they are usually sold individually instead of a package.
3. no he can even order online and have it shipped to his door.

 

[Jimro]

A CVA Buckhorn can be had for a lot less than 200. I know because I just bought one. Now I need to order a musket cap breech plug and nipple to make it legal for the WA state muzzle loader hunting season. 209 shotgun primers are only allowed during modern firearm season here.

Jimro

 

[Trigger Time]

Ohio is a big place, but if you can get to the Log Cabin Shop in Lodi, or Mountain State Muzzleloading in WV near Marietta you will get a first class education on the subject.

$200 won't buy much, if any, of a traditional muzzleloader. It will buy a low end inline. And be advised, shooting muzzleloaders requires a lot of patience. Shooting them well requires a lot of skill.

 

[PetahW]

[(1) What kind of muzzleloader to buy? (Something under $200 please)] -

I would check several of the online discount houses, for an inexpensive .50 caliber - since it's easily the most common & easiest to find components for.
BassPro/Cabelas/SportsmansGuide are a few places to start.
The BP rifle can be bought with plastic & mailed to him.



[(2) Ammo? Do you have to buy the black powder in packages, primers, and bullets separately?] -

Usually, but some makers offer a "starter pack" with everything needed to get started, then (for continued use) component replacments/refills can be purched at a WallyWorld or online at BassPro or Cabela's.



[(3) Does it require the NICS check?] -

Nope, it's a lot like buying sneakers - unless there's some local law/prohibition.