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Raider2000 · August 27, 2007, 10:17 AM

Thought that I'd finally get into the 21st century with my very first ever inline ignition Muzzleloader but being that I have a few old designs that are fairly reliable, "50 year old Hawken .54, & a repro Zuave .58" I didn't want to spend a lot on a rifle that I would most likely shoot maybe 30 shots through it a year "after initial sighting in & all."

This would be a strictly a hunting weapon not a formal/informal target weapon.

My question is:

Is this rifle reliable, accurate enough for a humane kill shot out to 100 "or so" yards, & is there any quirks I should know about this weapon?

I know that I have one open on the Traker 209 but my wife showed me this one & I thought about getting some opinions on this one as well...

August 27, 2007, 10:17 AM	#1
Raider2000 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 719	Traditions Yukon .50 cal. ? Thought that I'd finally get into the 21st century with my very first ever inline ignition Muzzleloader but being that I have a few old designs that are fairly reliable, "50 year old Hawken .54, & a repro Zuave .58" I didn't want to spend a lot on a rifle that I would most likely shoot maybe 30 shots through it a year "after initial sighting in & all." This would be a strictly a hunting weapon not a formal/informal target weapon. My question is: Is this rifle reliable, accurate enough for a humane kill shot out to 100 "or so" yards, & is there any quirks I should know about this weapon? I know that I have one open on the Traker 209 but my wife showed me this one & I thought about getting some opinions on this one as well...