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Blackpowder Whitetail Deer
Blackpowder deer hunters are taking bigger bucks than ever before. Here are some of the largest ever shot.
 Randall Dixon smoked this incredible 276 4/8-inch non-typical whitetail during mid-October in Saskatchewan. Taken on a private ranch near the town of Battleford, its 31 points and 6-inch-plus main beam circumferences make it the current No.1 SCI non-typical whitetail buck taken with a muzzleloader.
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Muzzleloaders? Come on now. It's not worth the effort. I'm all for authenticity but that's just over-the-top.
Muzzleloaders are fine. The rifles from Knight work great. They're reliable and easy to use. You should try 'em before you knock 'em.
I have used various muzzleloaders for 35 years.
Traditional Caplocks & Flintlocks, and I just got a TC Triumph. It's a different kind of hunt when you go after whitetails. It's the late season, It's usually below zero here in minnesota, and snowshoes may be the only way to move about. The rut is pretty much over, the deer are nocturnal. I've seen more deer sneaking into the buck brush than I ever have from a stand. You've got one shot, a quick reload, and the woods all to yourself. The restictions of the weapon and the time of year, combine to make it the most challenging type of hunt there is. Congrad's on your wonderful buck!!! I know the hard work that goes into it. If you are new to muzzleloaders, don't give up. If you've been at it awhile you know what I'm talking about.
crow wing jim is right on target i share his views as late season hunting whitetails is not for everyone,opening day crowd is long gone, and distant shots from other muzzleloaders are seldom heard,why hunt this late in the season when everyone tells you all the big ones have already been taken ? hmmmm i wonder
it looks like i should change to a muzzleloader these are some huge bucks! HAHA
Muzzleloader! Come on! Telescope, substitute powder, state of the art plastic, bullets...computer!?
Beautiful deer, don't get me wrong. Good job, too. Hey, might as well have been using a modern cartridge rifle with all that get up. Whatever happened to REAL black powder & lead balls? Try it with flint & ball like I do. That's satisfaction. I always seem to beat my cartridge shooting friends, too. That being said, sure is one beautiful deer.
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Muzzleloaders are fine. The rifles from Knight work great. They're reliable and easy to use. You should try 'em before you knock 'em.
I have used various muzzleloaders for 35 years.
Traditional Caplocks & Flintlocks, and I just got a TC Triumph. It's a different kind of hunt when you go after whitetails. It's the late season, It's usually below zero here in minnesota, and snowshoes may be the only way to move about. The rut is pretty much over, the deer are nocturnal. I've seen more deer sneaking into the buck brush than I ever have from a stand. You've got one shot, a quick reload, and the woods all to yourself. The restictions of the weapon and the time of year, combine to make it the most challenging type of hunt there is. Congrad's on your wonderful buck!!! I know the hard work that goes into it. If you are new to muzzleloaders, don't give up. If you've been at it awhile you know what I'm talking about.
crow wing jim is right on target i share his views as late season hunting whitetails is not for everyone,opening day crowd is long gone, and distant shots from other muzzleloaders are seldom heard,why hunt this late in the season when everyone tells you all the big ones have already been taken ? hmmmm i wonder
it looks like i should change to a muzzleloader these are some huge bucks! HAHA
Muzzleloader! Come on! Telescope, substitute powder, state of the art plastic, bullets...computer!?
Beautiful deer, don't get me wrong. Good job, too. Hey, might as well have been using a modern cartridge rifle with all that get up. Whatever happened to REAL black powder & lead balls? Try it with flint & ball like I do. That's satisfaction. I always seem to beat my cartridge shooting friends, too. That being said, sure is one beautiful deer.
Muzzleloaders? Come on now. It's not worth the effort. I'm all for authenticity but that's just over-the-top.
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