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Post by davewolf on Jun 2, 2009 21:16:49 GMT -5
I've been thinking a lot about back-ups. I have them in all shapes and sizes, always two or more of everything I like. Since my fore end is off to T?C and all I have in black powder to shoot in my CVA .45 cal. I was wondering how many folks out there have two-ML's when they go on a hunting trip?
If you do have two or more are they the same make and model? I was seriously considering another Triumph, so that if something ever went wrong with one, I would have a rifle that I'm familiar with..so when the moment arrives I'm not fumbling around with a new , to me, rifle. How many folks here have back-ups and are they the same or do they differ and why? Have a great day! Dave
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Jun 3, 2009 5:50:06 GMT -5
Back ups are good. I usually have back-up spare parts for my ML with me. Breech plugs, screws etc.
Another "back-up" that takes up less space for those taking a flight or going more then "down the road" is a back-up scope. Get Quick detach rings and sight in a scope. Take it off and do the same with another scope. Having 2 scopes zeroed in is priceless on any hunt...especially if you're not hunting behind your house.
Scopes can get jarred, you can drop your gun...and even some of the best scopes can get to wet. This is an often over-looked back up IMO.
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Post by mike3132 on Jun 3, 2009 13:07:07 GMT -5
I have back ups but very seldom take them along. About the only thing I think could go wrong would be a scope failure and with good quality optics that usually doesn't happen.
I imagine if I were going on a far away trip that costs a few thousand dollars I would take along one of my other muzzleloaders just to be safe. Mike
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Post by ozark on Jun 3, 2009 14:49:22 GMT -5
My possible box used when I had the Savage ML had extra BPs, vent liners but none was ever needed on a hunt. I have hunted all my life and only had one scope fog up on me. It was a simple fix because I just removed it and used the open sights. I guess leaving the open sights on is a backup of sorts. What we use today is pretty reliable. Enough so, that I have little concern about a failure. Maybe I am too trusting.
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Post by whyohe on Jun 3, 2009 15:03:29 GMT -5
i have a back up every time i go out. i do have 2 MLs the same type. but even during rifle season i take an extra gun just incase i drop my rifle and break the scope or even plug barrel with mud. granted i dont take both into the woods with me but it is in the blazer in its case.
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Post by rjhans53 on Jun 3, 2009 20:23:44 GMT -5
Always have (in camp) a back up. when I was heavy into throwing sticks, always had 2 of the same kind, same sight set up, same rest. Carry 2 ML for muzzleloader season. Opening weekend of gun (it backs up to ML) I usually count on a ML for backup.
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Post by davewolf on Jun 3, 2009 23:33:46 GMT -5
Thanks folks: Just wanted to know if they're similar, and the extra scope is a great thought. Only problem I ever had on a hunt was the sling coming loose when I was dragging out a doe, with a modern rifle. The screws worked through the leather--but then I used the same sling for 20-years. It did jar the scope and changed its POI, and since I travel at least 4 hours to hunt and stay for a week, it was a pain to find a place to shoot it back in again.
Thanks. maybe it's just since the forearm fracture and the long wait that had me thinking a spare might be in order. I like familiarity with my rifles and thought of buying another...but I wanted to wait to see how well T?C's customer service really is. Have a great day! Dave
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Post by reloader on Jun 4, 2009 11:00:44 GMT -5
I aways carry a back-up for any hunting trip.
For Mlers, Savage is my primary, then I have an Omega, Knight, and CVA to back those up.
Always good to have at least two rigs zeroed and ready. Comes in handy if your bud needs one as well.
Reloader
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Post by davewolf on Jun 4, 2009 12:58:42 GMT -5
Thanks, Trying to pull together a few hunts for this year, and still want to take a groundhog. Since the forearm is gone in for replacement and the scope has been removed, lock-tite blue put on the screws and re-bore-sighted--I do have thoughts of getting another one. Seems to make sense to have two the same, since the parts would be interchangeable. I know when I shoot my CVA one day and my Triumph another, finding the safety on the CVA often leaves me fumbling around. Any suggestions on which one I should put on my "wish list?" Have a great day! Dave
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