Pennsylvania Game News - September 2008 - 62

MDM and Black Mag 3 teamed up to produce a new state of the art consumable muzzleloading charge called the Thunder Charge. Tipped with a new Dyno-Core Magnum bullet in 225 through 325 grains, it promises to be a revolutionary method for hunters to get off a quick second shot. Thompson/Center continues to attract attention to its break action line of muzzleloading hunting guns. The new T/ C (www.tcarms.com) Encore Endeavor, equipped with many of the same features as the successful Pro Hunter line, is now equipped with the T/C Speed Breech XT. Hand turn the knurled breech plug 90 degrees and it opens the bore for cleaning. Formerly found on the Triumph magnum muzzleloader, it now joins with other improvements such as Energy Burners. These rubber coils of arcs are placed in precise locations to maximize shock absorption. With the FlexTech Recoil System in the butt stock, there is an estimated 50 percent reduction in felt recoil. I have used the older Encore system on deer, bears, turkeys and caribou and can appreciate the recoil dampening improvements for magnum loads. The Rossi Trifacta appeals to young shooters in the muzzleloading game. With interchangeable barrels, the shortened stock profile easily converts from a .45 or .50 in-line to a shotgun, .22 or even a .243. The transfer bar system and manual safety, plus the inherent safety of a break-open system, make this a great starter gun for youngsters. Another reason for the popularity of muzzleloaders is that the guns are relatively inexpensive to purchase. Rossi 62 has a new muzzleloader on the market that will sell well to petite female customers or girls who want to get started in muzzleloading. The Rossi Miniloader comes in 45- and 50-caliber, blue and stainless models. These scaled-down firearms are full-featured versions of Rossi’s in-line muzzleloading rifles. The Miniloaders have a Monte Carlo-style stock and are drilled and tapped to accept a scope mount base. The Miniloader sports a 20-inch barrel, a 12¾-inch length of pull, an overall length of 34 inches and weighs five pounds (www.rossiusa.com). Remington has historically been a gunmaker of note. From their roots as a muzzleloading longrifle builder to their modern “for hunters” market, the folks at Madison, North Carolina (www.remington.com), have always paid attention to the front stuffer crowd. This year’s offering is a Genesis Buckmaster’s edition that features a camming breechblock action. Designed to protect the gun from weather, it also isolates the trigger group from blowback and fouling. A removable 7/16-inch hex-head breech plug is easy to remove and clean without a specialized tool. A 1:28 rifling in a fluted barrel allows for 150-grain loads, and the synthetic stock is finished in high definition Realtree Hardwoods. For primitive hunters like me, the Traditions Mountain Rifle in flint or percussion is a breath of fresh air amidst the sea of SHOT Show in-lines. Four models of flint and five models of Frontier and Deerhunter muzzleloaders offer a heritagerich choice for those who like to load from the top. While this stable might not be the choice for competition shooters who like to drive lead through paper, their ability GAME NEWS

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