Chris Tuckner
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Any word on these muzzle loaders? I see they have a hammer, and are supposed to be quite easy to clean. The price looks nice as well. Looking at the camo model.
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Chris Tuckner
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craighaz
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my brother has the black one and loves it. first time out using it last year he put a doe down at about 120 yards. nice gun and cheap price.
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DELLY
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I HAD A CVA KODIAK PRO,MY BROTHER-IN-LAW HAD THE WOLF,BOTH WERE CRAP.I BOUGHT A T/C OMEGA AND SWEAR BY IT . BROTHER-IN -LAW IS BUYING HIS T/C OMEGA NEXT WEEK.HAVEN'T SEEN A MUZZLELOADER YET THAT WILL RUN WITH A T/C. JUST MY .02
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jorgy
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I have the black one. I get out 4 or 5 times during muzzleloader season so this gun is perfect for me. It is easy to clean and fool proof. I have no complaints.Its dead on at 50 yards with iron sights.
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Chris Tuckner
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Quote:
I HAD A CVA KODIAK PRO,MY BROTHER-IN-LAW HAD THE WOLF,BOTH WERE CRAP.I BOUGHT A T/C OMEGA AND SWEAR BY IT . BROTHER-IN -LAW IS BUYING HIS T/C OMEGA NEXT WEEK.HAVEN'T SEEN A MUZZLELOADER YET THAT WILL RUN WITH A T/C. JUST MY .02
I am not trying to compare it to a TC. I realize they are the real deal. But I am just getting into ML hunting, and may give this to one of my kids as I upgrade. When you say "Crap" can you give me some "For Instances" so I may know what to watch out for or avoid?
Thanks!
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Chris Tuckner
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Steve Plantz
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Chris I can not speak about the CVA as I have not shot one, I have heard both good and bad about them. I have the TC Omega with the Blue/Black barrel, if I had it to do over again I would have spent the extra $$$ and went with the stainless barrel.
Next year I am thinking about taking the plung and going with the new TC Encore Endeavor
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
To Let-em Grow You Gotta Let-em Go So SHOOT A DOE!!!
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rbfishing
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I have the black one. It is a great gun. It obviously isn't going to compare to any T/C gun, however the price was right and the wallet was tight. Make sure you get one with metal sights as the plastic ones have a tendency to get nocked off. They are easy to clean and are accurate at over 100 yards. In all great gun, easy to figure out and lots of fun.
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Steve White
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I put one in the hands of my 15yr old daughter. It's a cheaper gun, but not some crap that would be dangerous. It's a good gun for the money, and does the job. Great starter gun that could be handed down.
Compared to a T/C it is crap. The T/C is a high quality gun. Then again a marlin, or winchester are also crap compared to a Weatherby. Still how many winchester 30/30's are bought every year. Used year after year then handed down to begining hunter. CVA makes a good gun that the average working man can afford. Blackpowder is not cheap compared to standard rifle hunting. All the extras sure add up!! A lot like bow hunting. Then in that case a Bear bow is also crap compared to a Mathews. Still how many of you started hunting with a Bear bow, or a Winchester model 94 30/30!!! My wife still hunts with and loves her Model 94!
So I say go for it. You will like it, and will know more about the sport for your next upgrade.
JMO!!!
Steve
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Steve Plantz
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Chris I know I told you to go with a stainless barrel however,  after a little shopping around the web I see that the Thompson Center Omega Z5 Rifle - Blue/Black is on sale for $309.99. Now subtract the $50 rebate TC is offering right now and you are down to $259.99. If I have the right one that you are looking at the CVA Wolf™ 209 Magnum Rifle - Blue/Camo is going for $189.99, for $70 more you could get the Omega.
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
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Steve White
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Steve- That is a good price for the low end T/C. Still the price for the CVA Wolf with the black synthetic stock is 149.99 for camo it's 189.99 at least at cabelas. For the $40 I will go black!
Steve
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Steve Plantz
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Yup I would go with black aslo that is what my TC is, I quoted the camo one because that is the one Chris said he was looking at. 
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
To Let-em Grow You Gotta Let-em Go So SHOOT A DOE!!!
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Chris Tuckner
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Lots of good info guys! Thanks!
I will set up camp at Cabela's tomorrow and let you all know what I do. I got permission on some really good land a spitwads shot from my house today for the ML season. 
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Chris Tuckner
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coppertop
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IMHO I would spend a little more and buy the Optima. Great gun for the price and very accurate and easy to clean!
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Chris Tuckner
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Merry Xmas to ME!!!
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Chris Tuckner
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Steve Plantz
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Cabela's should also be coming out with the promo where you spend x number of dollars and get x number of dollars off for club members. Max I belive spend $500 get $150 off, so on a $850 TC Encore Endeavor - $150 - $50 rebate = $650. 
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
To Let-em Grow You Gotta Let-em Go So SHOOT A DOE!!!
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Steve White
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Check with them when you walk in about spending deals as well. Seems everytime I get there they are always offering 20-50 off for spending something. I get a lot of the spend 150 get 20 off from.
Good luck, and Merry XMAS
Steve
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Steve Plantz
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So Chris did you pick up a ML yet and if so which one did you go with?
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
To Let-em Grow You Gotta Let-em Go So SHOOT A DOE!!!
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Chris Tuckner
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Loc: Hastings/Isle MN
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TC Omega Z5, Trip-7 pellets, 270 gr. Platinum Powerbelts.
Ritter and I are gonna throw some into the wind this afternoon.
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Chris Tuckner
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Steve Plantz
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You will love that gun, wish I was ready to upgrade to the Pro Hunter I would have sold you my Z5 at a good price 
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
To Let-em Grow You Gotta Let-em Go So SHOOT A DOE!!!
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Steve Plantz
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Chris did you get the rebate on the TC? How long is the rebate good for?
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Steve Plantz ~ IDO Field Staff
Bluffland Whitetails Association
To Let-em Grow You Gotta Let-em Go So SHOOT A DOE!!!
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