what is the best muzzleloader for under $500

[Andrew Sandstrom]

what is the best muzzleloader for under $500

[Mdhunter1]

Cva wolf. did not even have to sight it in with konus scope it came with. nice and compact good for hardwoods of PA where i hunt. took my first deer with it.....highly recommended.

[Sarge01]

I think that the CVA Accura 2 is the best followed by the CVA Optima. I have an Optima and it is a fine firearm.

[RockySquirrel]

If you want real fun get an imitation Hawkins plainsman or Pennsylvania/Kentucky long rifle. Shoot what they shot when blackpowder was all they had.

[AAM]

CVA

[FirstBubba]

Rocky

I too shoot traditional replicas. I've got two T/C's. My first bp rifle, a 50 cal Hawken and a Renegade 54.
The Hawken sports a globe front site and a "Vernier" tang site.
I never liked the "coarse" sites T/C provided. The Hawken wears a set of Marlin 336 sites dovetailed in by an old gunsmith buddy.
MY biggest problem is locating black powder. I order from GOEX but must order 5 POUNDS at a time!

[RockySquirrel]

FirstBubba. 2 words ---Gander Mountain.

[FirstBubba]

Unfortunately Rocky, the closest GM is Corsicana or Amarillo, Texas.!
Actually, other than cost, the five pounds isn't a big problem.
I have a T/C Omega but prefer the replicas.