in-line, open ignition muzzleloaders?

Fishbone · 12-15-2003, 06:15 PM

I was reading the regulations (Oregon), and I was wondering about which makes/models of "in-line" muzzleloading rifles qualify for Oregon controlled hunts.

In Oregon:

(44) "Muzzleloader" is any single-barreled (shotguns may be double barreled) long gun meant to be fired from the shoulder and loaded from the muzzle with an open ignition system and open or peep sights.

and,

(50) "Open Ignition" is an ignition system where the percussion cap, or frizzen, or flint is visible and exposed to the weather at all times and is not capable of being closed or covered by any permanent piece of the weapon.

I am only somewhat familiar with muzzleloader brands, so any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Big TULE · 12-15-2003, 09:05 PM

KNIGHT Bighorn if you can find them... 26 inch barrel very good muzzleloaders... All you have to do to them is remove the fiber optics and replace with a peep sight.

TonTo · 12-15-2003, 10:56 PM

Thomson/Center's scout is a neat litle carbine with an in line,it has a hammer that reminds me of a Winchester lever gun.I don't believe they're still in production ,but can be found for a reasonable price in some second hand/pawn shops.

Wreckless · 12-16-2003, 08:41 AM

Fish bone/Tonto,

Not to belittle the TC Scout, mine was a good shooter, but the vent holes on the sides allowed A LOT of water into the breach causing MULTIPLE hang-fires and "duds". I now have a Knight MK-85. Great gun, legal, and I've still got 15 days to harvest an Elk with it!!! :grin:
Remember: No 209 primers or sabots also.

There was a thread just a few days ago that will answer more Qs.

Dennis

Steelie King · 12-16-2003, 10:13 AM

Here is my pick in order:

1. Kahnke
2. Remington mld 700ML
3. Knight
4. Traditions

By no way am I an expert. This is just my opinion.

billc_sbio · 12-17-2003, 02:21 AM

So here's a question for all of you who are more "in the know" about in-lines than I...

I'm fairly knowledgeable with more traditional blackpowder guns...have shot lots of them.

With Oregon's various prohibitions on "modern" technological advancements for muzzleloaders, what, if any, advantages are there to using in-lines vs. more traditional designs?

Big TULE · 12-17-2003, 09:48 PM

My inline is still water proof... I use musket caps that you can submerge in water and they will still fire... I shot my elk this year with snow comming down. The inside of my barrel was wet but powder was dry. And it has fired evey time i have pulled the trigger... When loaded with a cap...