Seeking suggestions for a wood-stocked inline

[Northwoods65]

Hi all,

I'm pretty new here and would really appreciate a bit of advice.

For years, I've been shooting a T/C Hawken caplock and I would like to get a .50 cal inline. Most of the features I'm looking for seem pretty standard:

• Easy to clean (removable breech)
  
• Easy to mount a scope
  
• 209 primer
• Accurate enough for deer out to 100 yards
• Overall reliability and quality

I'd also like a crisp, adjustable trigger (or be able to swap in a good replacement).

Trouble is I just can't make myself love composites and plastic. Any suggestions for an inline with a solid wood or laminate stock?

Here are a few ideas I've come up with so far:

• Look for an older one in good condition (not sure which models yet)
• Get a recent model (like the discontinued T/C Strike) or current model (like a Knight Mountaineer, though the price tags are a bit high)
• Get one with a composite stock and swap for a wood replacement stock from somewhere like Boyd's
• Build one from a kit or parts (I'm sure I don't have all the tools or skills, but...)

Thanks very much for any guidance or other ideas you can offer. Specific model/set-up suggestions are welcome!

 

[CatamountRob]

This isn’t so much a recommendation as it is a suggestion of a couple to maybe look at. I’m not sure if these meet all your specs, but I think they’re close.
I’ve always thought the Austin & Halleck rifle with a high grade stock was about the nicest looking inline ever made. I don’t know the model.
The T/C Black Diamond in stainless with a wood stock might be worth a look in either .45 or .50.
The T/C Omega was available in a laminate stock, if that’s acceptable, that’s worth considering. The Omega would allow you the option to use BH209.

 

[rugerbh103]

Knight MK-85 with a walnut stock is still high on my want list. Very nice looking rifle in my opinion.

 

[bestill]

Tc omega

 

[mike nelson]

A used TC Omega is not hard to find and a plastic stock can be replaced with a walnut or laminated stock from Boyds. A Ruger model 77/50 can be found with original hardwood stock or a factory replacement laminated available from Numrich Arms. I've done both two different times and agree with you about the plastic stocks.

 

[jims]

Savage MLII ?

 

[LarryBud]

Knight Disc Extreme is a handsome rifle. I like the Walnut and Blue look myself. Plenty of Stainless and laminated out there. It hits all of your wishes accept being very easy to clean. It’s a MZ and the work comes with the sport.

An Omega with a Boyd’s t-hole would be a darn fine rifle as well.

 

[fishhawk2700]

An older Omega with a factory laminate Thole or sporter stock and real SS barrel would fit your needs. The Boyds stocks are nice but may require bedding if you plan to use heavy loads/bullets.

 

[Northwoods65]

Thanks, folks! I'm much obliged and will look into these.

 

[flounder]

Personally I would look into an mk 85 with a laminated stock.

 

[dbowling]

T/C Firehawk or Black Diamond in Walnut
Walnut stocked Knight MK-85 ,sorry about the Hillbilly cheekrest
or T/C Thunderhawks are nice also.
Forgot one Omega X7 cinnamon laminate stock somehow ended up top picture should be last

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I personally love the mk-85 in a thumbhole laminate stock. Someday mine will have one.

 

[Northwoods65]

Thanks for the added thoughts, folks. And that's an impressive arsenal, dbowling. Thanks for the pics!

 

[dbowling]

Thanks for the added thoughts, folks. And that's an impressive arsenal, dbowling. Thanks for the pics!

your more then welcome.

 

[Confederate rifleman]

As you're used to cleaning sidelocks a fixed breech plug model ( TC Thunderhawk/ Firehawk) is a great option. My experience is that removable plugs are a solution in search of a problem
209 primers. Unless you're shooting BH 209, they're a bit of a waste. #11' s or musket caps will serve you well in striker fired models. I recommend that type as they're legal everywhere.
I have a wood stocked .50 caliber Firehawk with an aperture sight. She's one of the most accurate rifles I've owned and my most accurate muzzleloader by a wide margin. The 1-38 is a superb twist and does very well with 45 caliber bullets up to 300 grains. You can scope them too. Triggers are adjustable and maintenance is silly simple. Good looking, light, accurate, boringly reliable and handles like a dream. Mine is the ABSOLUTELY last rifle I would part with.
However. If you want to use BH209 and/ or 209 primers, the TC Omega is the pinnacle of modern muzzleloading rifles. TC made a HUGE mistake discontinuing that one...

 

[GM54-120]

Best solution i see is a nice used Omega....any of them and buy a Boyds stock for it. That covers all your bases except maybe removing the QLA to shoot conicals.

Traditions has the only wood stock break action ive seen that is not $500+. Im just not a fan of anything they offer.
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...ralight-.50-caliber-select-hardwoods-cerakote

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Boyds offers wood stocks for Optimas. Didn't see listings for Accuras tho.

 

[GM54-120]

Older Optimas from what ive been able to find.

 

[Northwoods65]

Thanks, all! I really appreciate all the good ideas to consider here.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Thanks, all! I really appreciate all the good ideas to consider here.

Yep, the possibilities are nearly endless.