PACKIN' PLASTIC
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I can get a .50 CVA bobcat at Wal*Mart for $55.00, I looked it over and it seems like a very good value even though the stock and ramrod guide are cheaply made. It comes with a lifetime warranty.
I already have a bunch of factory made 385g "buffalo bullets" and plenty of powder and caps and I feel I want a .50 sidelock. I can live with a plastic stock for now but don't want a funky in-line even though you can hunt with any muzzleloader here.
Is the bobcat a decent rifle? Will the lock hold up to years of use?
I have over 2 lbs of Pyrodex RS and ordering in real black powder would be very expensive, will the pyrodex work OK?
Someone suggested getting a "hot shot" nipple if using pyrodex, is that necessary?
PP
I already have a bunch of factory made 385g "buffalo bullets" and plenty of powder and caps and I feel I want a .50 sidelock. I can live with a plastic stock for now but don't want a funky in-line even though you can hunt with any muzzleloader here.
Is the bobcat a decent rifle? Will the lock hold up to years of use?
I have over 2 lbs of Pyrodex RS and ordering in real black powder would be very expensive, will the pyrodex work OK?
Someone suggested getting a "hot shot" nipple if using pyrodex, is that necessary?
PP