I went completely "new-school" on the old smoke-pole idea this year. I bought an electric muzzle-loader.
I know, I know, there are traditionalists out there who will scream, but it's legal, and I'm going to use it.
It's a .50 cal CVA "Electra". It does not use a primer, but rather a 9volt battery for ignition. That's right, no more fumbling around in the dark, only to drop my primer, or even to realize that I'd forgotten them. No more serious delayed ignitions. All of that is in my past.
This CVA has basically a spark plug in the breach face, and a 9 volt battery in the stock. There is an on/off switch on the tang where a safety would normally be located. It takes about 10 seconds to charge, but after that you're ready to rock.
If you forget and leave your firearm "turned on", no worries, it will still have a charge for up to 28 days! One 9volt battery is supposed to be good for 500 shots! How much would 500 primers cost you? And for a single 9volt battery?
To continue, it sports a fluted stainless Bergara barrel, a real-tree camo composite stock, and fire-sights.
With IMR "White-Hot" powder pellets (100grains) and Power-belt Areo-tipped bullets, I can hold 3-4" groups at 150 yards.
It's a breeze to clean, and I don't believe that I own a center-fire rifle that fires any faster. There is absolutely NO noticeable lag time in the ignition. When you squeeze the trigger, it goes boom NOW, and it goes where you point it.
I can't wait for muzzle-loader season this year.
I am thinking of getting a revolver for my first BP. Anyone have a suggestions for a good one that can be easily found today?
Also if there is a good starter kit? I saw some stuff on Cabela's but don't know the first thing about the quality of the BP stuff sold there obviously.
Do revolvers require percussion caps? If so I guess I will be going single shot.
Yeah my interest for BP guns are for if things get bad long term and i need to make my own powder so it looks like flint lock it is.All black powder firearms require a "cap" of one sort or another, even the single shots,
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or now 9v battery (rifle only)
unless you go really old, and go flintlock.
Does anyone have any knowledge of keith lisle flintlocks and how much they cost. I know they're expensive but I was wondering about a specific range. I sent him an email about it not 10 minutes ago but until he replies I would appreciate any knowledge you can share with me. Thanks guys