Hi all,
After an unsuccessful year of deer hunting in Minnesota, I decided to look into Muzzleloaders. In Minnesota, the Muzzleload season runs from Nov 26-Dec 11. I talked to a friend that muzzleloads and also someone at work, and they both love it, and said that if you aren't bothered by the cold, go for it. I am told that not as many people do it, so WMAs are less crowded, however the deer can be picked over by that time.

Cabelas is running a special on a gun called a Traditions Canyon. It's a .50 CAL and for $179, you get the gun, the case, and a starter kit. It sounds like a pretty good deal to me. Does anyone have any advice on what to look for in a Muzzleloader? I own an 12 GA, 30.06 and .22, and was able to make educated purchases, but muzzleloading is a whole new ballgame for me.

Thanks,
Jim