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[stjones1102]

First of Im new to the forum and still rather new to hunting. Mostly due to a lack of places to hunt. So this is my first real season of busy hunting and I have still yet to claim my first kill so any tip/trick will be greatly appreciated.

With that being said heres my question. I bought a New Frontier Cascade Magnum muzzleloader from Cabelas a season or two ago. Its a rather cheap low end gun but a good gun for someone new to muzzleloaders (so I was told). but lately I have been reading reports about guns similar to this one exploading even when used as directed. any comments? More than one story has envolved the shooter losing a hand, I would be rather upset if this was the event with my first deer in my sights.

thanks all

[joel the signman]

i would get in touch with the manufactuer and cabelas and ask about the ML and see if there are any recalls.I also would compleatly disassemble and inspect the gun for cracks and wear.If you dont know how to do this bring it to someone who does.no deer is worth dying or being maimed for.Oh yeah welcome to the club

[stjones1102]

I have been doing research about this gun and am unable to find anything about it. I can't even find anything on Cabelas where I bought it! Its a BPI-New Frontier Cascade Magnum .50 so if anyone has any info on this id love to have it. I cant find a company website or any info about someone buying that company. I havent shot the gun sence shortly after I bought it because I lost my shooting place, therefor I cant remember what load to use. Anyone know where I can find this info or hapen to have owned this gun?

[joel the signman]

no more than 100 grains .take it to a gunsmith first ill look around for ya

[joel the signman]

you sure thats the right name.no gun dealers ever heard of it.check the barrell again see whats stamped on it

[buckfever]

i googled the name of the gun and found quite a few places that sold them. But nothing about recalls and such. Ill keep looking

[stjones1102]

yes im sure thats the nameit is stamped on the gun as BPI-New Frontier-Cascade Magnum .50 cal. it even says made in spain. if that helps. by the way anyone have a sujestion for scopes on a blackpowder?

[BruceBruce1959]

Here's some info I found (at cabelas talk forums) while searching for recalls on this weapon in question.


BPI-New Frontier Cascade Magnum .50 cal <<--Click to view

[joel the signman]

good work bruce strange i went to cabelas and put in said bp rifle and got nada

[stjones1102]

Thanks for the help. Im going to the shooting range this weekend to get it sighted in because I just added a scope. this info really helped, thanks again.