Front Stuffer scope?

[andrew cochran]

I have a Traditions inline .50 caliber muzzleloader. I would really like to get a scope for it. It is already drilled and tapped for mounts. However it needs high or see though mounts because it is difficult to put the primer in otherwise.

[sell33]

do you have a primer tool? i have a cva inline muzzle loader and it came with a tool that holds the 209 primer and easily puts it in or out, my scope is just mounted regularly. Maybe look for one of these tools if you don't have one. I didn't find mine til about a year after i had it and it made a huge difference (it used to be a b*%# to get the primers in and out)

[andrew cochran]

That sounds like a good idea! Digging primers out with pocket knife gets old.

[sell33]

Yes it sure does, thats what i used to do too lol

the tool i have came with my gun, one end is for putting primers in and one for taking out it works brilliantly and its very simple.

Tradtions 209 De - Priming Tool, Black Powder, Traditions at Sportsman's Guide

looks like this but the other end of mine holds them too not sure if this one does, its not cutout like the removal end so i can't tell

35737 - 209 Primer Adapter, Incl. Capper & Extractor - Manufactured by: CVA

hmm maybe it is cut out this looks like mine i think...haven't looked in awhile lol

[andrew cochran]

I used to have that depriming tool.(first link) Lost it somehow. It won't load them but will take the used ones out.

[HAWKEYE50]

I don.t know anythng about the traditions platform, but I do know I chose a good scope for my Encore muzzeloader. I'm 46, and don't see as well as I once did. I needed a scope with a focus. I chose the Leupold 4.5x14x40 VXIII 30mm Varminter Retical. To have a scope that has focus, it will have either a 3-12 mag, or 4-16 power. The Varminter Retical has bullet drop horizontal hash marks for holdover. I'm still new to the scope so I haven't tried the retical beyond 25 yrd. It looks like it will work well. Good luck. Just remember, Choose a scope that has a low enough power setting to work well for your area, and average hunting conditions. I'm in michigan and the woods are thick. I find the 4.5 power good for my 25yd, back yard range. And I have up to 14 power for the long shots.

[dgray64]

Originally Posted by sell33

do you have a primer tool? i have a cva inline muzzle loader and it came with a tool that holds the 209 primer and easily puts it in or out, my scope is just mounted regularly. Maybe look for one of these tools if you don't have one. I didn't find mine til about a year after i had it and it made a huge difference (it used to be a b*%# to get the primers in and out)

I had an instance when I had a tough time getting about 5 spent 209 primers out in a row. When I cleaned up after shooting, I paid a lot of attention to scraping (gently) the primer receiver hole with a small screw driver then some soapy rags. Cleaned a lot of gunk out that couldn't be seen. I've never had a tough removal since as I always clean the primer receiver hole.

Dave

[sell33]

Hmm not a bad idea^^^ i always used an old toothbrush on this area but i doubt i got all the gunk out.....

AC- that second link will prime and remove them, not sure what the other stuff is lol but thats where i could find it

[andrew cochran]

Thanks for the info!