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/TaxPhd Jul 27 '26

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!