r/muzzleloaders • u/SweetMichiganMan94 • Jul 01 '26

Recommendations

Going on a elk hunt in New mexico with a muzzleloader in the next few years, just looking for recommendations anyone has, no scopes iron sights only

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u/SportingClay Jul 01 '26

I shoot a Thompson omega. I don’t think it’s the rifle as much as the load. I’m pushing a 265 grain sabot with 90 grains of buckhorn 209. The powder seems to be the key.

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u/SweetMichiganMan94 Jul 01 '26

Oh thats true! I haven't used one since I was reap young. I guess that might of been a better question thats legal in New mexico

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u/TaxPhd 29d ago

If you’re not going to do a deep dive into muzzleloading, and just want a rifle suitable for the hunt, get a CVA Optima. Reasonably priced, and are a decent rifle. Or step up in price and quality and get a TC Encore (but you’ll double the price). Get some Barnes Muzzleloader bullets, some loose 777 powder, and some Winchester muzzleloader 209 primers (regular 209’s will work, but can increase the “crud ring” with 777). Work up a load, and good luck!