Hello all, Long time archer,first time muzzleloader.
recently bought some land so I am saying goodbye to shotgun hunting, and am taking the calculated approach to deer hunting with a firearm as i do with archery. The days of crowded and rushed hunting are over for me, so I wish to explore the one shot style of hunting muzzleloading has to offer. That said after reading reviews and comments, im leaning towards the Knight Bighorn (thumbhole stock) muzzleloader. This will be used for the ohio deer seasons. and will most likely use it for coyotes as well for added fun and familiar shooting to keep me accurate. So my question(s) are what is the recommended setup for said rifle? can the same setup be used for coyotes and deer? or should I explore different setups for each species? also what are good habits for cleaning,swabbing,etc, how often? what about storage of rifle and powders? what tools are needed on bench and in the field to be successful and enjoy the sport? any guidance would be appreciated,thanks
recently bought some land so I am saying goodbye to shotgun hunting, and am taking the calculated approach to deer hunting with a firearm as i do with archery. The days of crowded and rushed hunting are over for me, so I wish to explore the one shot style of hunting muzzleloading has to offer. That said after reading reviews and comments, im leaning towards the Knight Bighorn (thumbhole stock) muzzleloader. This will be used for the ohio deer seasons. and will most likely use it for coyotes as well for added fun and familiar shooting to keep me accurate. So my question(s) are what is the recommended setup for said rifle? can the same setup be used for coyotes and deer? or should I explore different setups for each species? also what are good habits for cleaning,swabbing,etc, how often? what about storage of rifle and powders? what tools are needed on bench and in the field to be successful and enjoy the sport? any guidance would be appreciated,thanks