Info. Needed about muzzleloaders.

ArkansasHunter · 10-08-2007, 11:34 AM

Muzzleloader Deer season opens in Arkansas this comeing Saturday.

Can anyone tell me there experiences with the H&R'S Sidekick Stainless muzzleloader ?

Which Muzzleloaders are a good value and price today and accurate ?

Thank yee A.H

Lng Rng · 10-08-2007, 05:33 PM

Well, AH, I would be happy to tell you about the one I own. I like it a lot, really. I'll list the pro's and con's

Pro- It is a good value for the money, it has a stainless barrel, which is great on a muzzle loader, and it is also accurate. And, the factory supplied open sights are really easy to shoot out of. It is designed of the HR Topper shotguns, so its durable.

Cons- there are a couple things I would like changed, but I can live with it. One thing is the breech plug flash hole clogs up after 10 shots with primer gunk, but that takes about 15 seconds to clear out. Another thing is I wish the factory pushrod didn't have the odd sized thread. A 4 dollar adaptor from Cableas fixed that problem.

Hope that helps. For under 300 dollars, it is the best muzzle loader you can buy, IMO.

blaster · 10-08-2007, 06:36 PM

last year i bought a cva kodiak magnum from midway for $180. cabellas had them for a bit more. i got a .50 with a black stock and blue barrel. i gave it a dura coat camo finish.

ArkansasHunter · 10-10-2007, 08:43 PM

Thank You Guys I'm interested in the H&R I can buy a new one for $213.46 stainless from a friend that has a Pawn and Gun shop.
But when i mentioned it to my wife I got an earfull LOL so I'm sorry I troubled you.
Maybe next week...A.H

.22guy · 10-11-2007, 12:06 AM

I have the blued version, and I like it.

two-70 · 10-11-2007, 08:09 PM

my cva kodiak 50 cal will punch hole for hole at 50 yards with 90 grains loose triple 7 and 295 grain hollow point power belt, not sure what it would do at 100 yards but at 50 hole inside hole

samuel · 10-30-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Thank You Guys I'm interested in the H&R I can buy a new one for $213.46 stainless from a friend that has a Pawn and Gun shop.
But when i mentioned it to my wife I got an earfull LOL so I'm sorry I troubled you.
Maybe next week...A.H

What is wrong with you?? All gunmen know that at first you are "BORROWING"the firearm,and then you are "KEEPING"it for a friend that has a wife that wont let him keep it in their house.As time goes by it turns to "OH I'VE HAD THAT FOR A LONG TIME". I get away with it,so can you if you can fib with a straight face. sam.

Idaho Dave · 10-30-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel

What is wrong with you?? All gunmen know that at first you are "BORROWING"the firearm,and then you are "KEEPING"it for a friend that has a wife that wont let him keep it in their house.As time goes by it turns to "OH I'VE HAD THAT FOR A LONG TIME". I get away with it,so can you if you can fib with a straight face. sam.

That is funny I think I am going to try that next time

10-08-2007, 11:34 AM	#1
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	Info. Needed about muzzleloaders. Muzzleloader Deer season opens in Arkansas this comeing Saturday. Can anyone tell me there experiences with the H&R'S Sidekick Stainless muzzleloader ? Which Muzzleloaders are a good value and price today and accurate ? Thank yee A.H Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 10-10-2007 at 08:44 PM.

10-08-2007, 06:36 PM	#3
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 435	last year i bought a cva kodiak magnum from midway for $180. cabellas had them for a bit more. i got a .50 with a black stock and blue barrel. i gave it a dura coat camo finish. __________________ peace through superior firepower

10-11-2007, 12:06 AM	#5
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,137	I have the blued version, and I like it. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

10-08-2007, 05:33 PM	#2
Lng Rng Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 944	Well, AH, I would be happy to tell you about the one I own. I like it a lot, really. I'll list the pro's and con's Pro- It is a good value for the money, it has a stainless barrel, which is great on a muzzle loader, and it is also accurate. And, the factory supplied open sights are really easy to shoot out of. It is designed of the HR Topper shotguns, so its durable. Cons- there are a couple things I would like changed, but I can live with it. One thing is the breech plug flash hole clogs up after 10 shots with primer gunk, but that takes about 15 seconds to clear out. Another thing is I wish the factory pushrod didn't have the odd sized thread. A 4 dollar adaptor from Cableas fixed that problem. Hope that helps. For under 300 dollars, it is the best muzzle loader you can buy, IMO.

10-10-2007, 08:43 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,675	Thank You Guys I'm interested in the H&R I can buy a new one for $213.46 stainless from a friend that has a Pawn and Gun shop. But when i mentioned it to my wife I got an earfull LOL so I'm sorry I troubled you. Maybe next week...A.H

10-11-2007, 08:09 PM	#6
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	my cva kodiak 50 cal will punch hole for hole at 50 yards with 90 grains loose triple 7 and 295 grain hollow point power belt, not sure what it would do at 100 yards but at 50 hole inside hole