[Kaleb]

What would be a good 300 to 400$ range muzzleloader want to start doing muzzleloader season

 

[ARMARIN]

breechloading 1859 Sharps Berdan rifle

While growing up, I was fascinated with the era between the French and Indian War, and the Civil War. I’m a fan of all types of historic blackpowder firearms, but at that time, I was enamored with the breechloading 1859 Sharps Berdan rifle. In comparison to today’s rifles, it was the M14 DMR of it’s era.

Have a good cigar and regards
As-salāmu ʿalaykum
ARMARIN
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[deputy]

that price range probably cva..........for one of the modern break-over designs.....if i just had to have one in a hurry and a modern one.

add a hundred and i would look at a lyman trades rifle.........add a bit more for a great plains.

you can find some decent deals at gun shows on some bp guns.......still kicking myself for not snapping up that old purty T/C new englander.....for around 250 and she was real clean.

 

[Sunosauno]

that price range probably cva..........for one of the modern break-over designs.....if i just had to have one in a hurry and a modern one.

add a hundred and i would look at a lyman trades rifle.........add a bit more for a great plains.

you can find some decent deals at gun shows on some bp guns.......still kicking myself for not snapping up that old purty T/C new englander.....for around 250 and she was real clean.

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[Coalcracker]

I have a CVA wolf inline i got after the season at walmart for 125.00. I love the little gun.

 

[Zhills]

I use a Knight Shadow in-line with a Nikon Omega Scope. Have killed deer out to 150 yds. When I bought it from Cabelas the whole thing came it under $500 but that was some time ago. Not my favorite thing to clean.

 

[marcglock30]

I bought a Traditions. Buckstalker, I think. $250 or so from Cabelas. No complaints. Break action, though, so check with your state if you want to hunt with it.

 

[Mike Weber]

The picture you posted is definitely NOT an 1859 Sharps rifle!
It looks to be a reproduction of either a French Charleville musket or a U.S. 1795 Musket.

 

[Mike Weber]

Kaleb:
You might be able to find one of the inline muzzle loaders in that price range. If you're looking for a quality traditional muzzle loader you want to start with a couple hundred dollars more. I highly recommend the Lyman Great Plains rifle in .54 caliber.

 

[marcglock30]

If your state does not allow a break action muzzleloader, I would also look at a Thompson Omega. It has a rolling Block, so it is even allowed in States like Massachusetts. That is also a super sweet Shootin muzzleloader. Most variants may put you in the 400 to $500 range, but I would not shy away from a good one and use condition, either.

 

[marcglock30]

In used condition. Stupid talk to text 🙂

 

[fixitfred]

Get the nitride coated.

 

[KILTED COWBOY]

Traditions is a good little entry level ML.
But be fore warned, Muzzle loaders like 1911's are addicting.
I tend to gravitate to more 17th century muzzle loaders.
Fun to hunt like Hawkeye from the Last Of The Mohicans.

 

[Square target]

Used muzzle loaders in my area never hold their value. front stuffers or inlines. The only exceptions are higher end stuff that cost's over $800 and up new. Most gun shops won't give much for them and that's if you can get them to buy them. You can usually find some really good deals around here. If you start looking at used the two biggest things to check first is to see if it's loaded which is super common. If it's unloaded check the bore good for rust or heavy pitting. many people just don't take care of them like they are supposed to. You never said what style you're looking for but CVA, Thompson and Traditions are good places to start.

 

[gemihur]

TC Encore is an unrivaled modern muzzle-loader with it's 209x50 barrel.
Shoots like a centerfire once sighted in.
Not traditional but durn efficient.
I'm married to the contenders and shoot the Gonic GA-90 in .45 cal.
CVA will be your brand for economy traditional, no doubt.

 

[Steyr Man 146]

I ah well have 3 all less than $300 (secondary market) I`d suggest that route USED decent see if your going to enjoy. I`d rather be out $100 vs $400 on a trial