Suppressors SilencerCo Maxim 50 - $450

[awpk03s]

PSA - I saw it down in one of SilencerCo’s Facebook posts this week, that from 9/25-9/30 while supplies last the Maxim 50 integral suppressed muzzleloader is on sale for $450. Web link below.

https://www.store.silencerco.com/products/maxim-50

 

[2ndamendfan]

looks to be another product dropped by SilencerCo.

 

[SkyScrapin]

Never have owned a muzzle loader. Just ordered one up!

 

[culater]

Just order mine even though I don't need it. But for that price and set up. Send it to me ASAP for deer season

 

[awpk03s]

Mine shipped out today. Looking forward to laying hands on it when it gets here.

Now I need to decide what scope to put on it. I could take off a Vortex SE 1-6 from an AR... or go buy an Athlon 1-4 or 1-6. Decisions...

 

[culater]

I would keep it simple like a Leopold scope.

 

[SkyScrapin]

I’m thinking I’ll have some fun with this impulse purchase and mount up a spare Schmidt 3-12. Who makes the best picatanny type bases for these?

 

[awpk03s]

Aside from the cheap one that Traditions sells, it looks like EGW makes one:

http://www.egwguns.com/scope-mounts...zleloader-picatinny-scope-mount-ambidextrous/

 

[culater]

Aside from the cheap one that Traditions sells, it looks like EGW makes one:

http://www.egwguns.com/scope-mounts...zleloader-picatinny-scope-mount-ambidextrous/

Was just think about that today thanks for posting where to go.

 

[culater]

Just have to think of it as a deer gun not a tack driver rifle. Look on youtube their are several review with some load data. if your holding a 2in group at 100 yds will equal dead deer and extra hunting time for you.

 

[culater]

All Sold out

 

[culater]

Did anyone receive thier maxim yet.

 

[SkyScrapin]

Be seeing mine Wednesday

 

[264win]

FYI to everyone who got in on this deal.
The delivery requires an adult signature, so if you work days contact the shipper to make arrangements.

 

[awpk03s]

Mine is supposed to arrive today. My shipment from FX said indirect signature required. I printed and signed their release form and left it. Hope that’s good enough.

 

[culater]

Yea mine should show up Thursday but has not moved one inch. Still in the North Lake Fedx hub based on tracking

 

[awpk03s]

Stopped home at lunch and picked mine up off the porch. Came in the fancy custom hard case too!

 

[alaskalanche]

Stopped home at lunch and picked mine up off the porch. Came in the fancy custom hard case too!

Nice I was wondering if these would come with a case...hopefully mine does as well.

 

[awpk03s]

I only had a few minutes to open it up and inspect before heading back to work, but a few observations...

1) It’s pretty front end heavy (duh). But I think a mounted optic will help to balance it out. Mine is getting an EGW scope base, and an Athlon Talos BTR 1-4 in Warne rings.

2) the recoil pad is quick removeable by depressing buttons on either side of it, opening up a cavernous storage area inside the buttstock.

3) on mine, the striker would cock with the breech opened, but would not cock with the breech closed. After a quick flash of frustration, an internet search yielded me to Traditions FAQ where they describe this exact issue, and the answer is to disassemble and clean out any grease/funk that’s built up. Easy solution. I will try it tonight.

4) the custom hard case is pretty cool, and an unexpected treat. Seems well made and comes with all the accessories and fixings in the pockets.

 

[BLDTYLRY]

Should have mine tomorrow (via indirect signature). Looking forward to see if SiCo is still giving out the limited edition hard cases (limited to first 3000 units). Will be mounting a Vortex Crossfire 1x24 on it since we're not allowed to have magnification and/or electronic sights for muzzle loader season.

Was looking at the Remington 700 Ultimate Muzzle Loader but the Maxim 50 for $450 was too good to pass up.

 

[sid]

I have mine since over a year and still love it!

I have been playing a lot with different loads, here is a video I made a while ago

I have now a new load, 30 grain of blackhorn with a 400 grain lead bullet, I'm planning to take my first deer this year with it subsonic.

 

[awpk03s]

I cleaned the rifle up tonight, screwed in the breech plug all the way right, and shut it firmly and the striker cocking works perfect.

 

[awpk03s]

I have mine since over a year and still love it!

I have been playing a lot with different loads, here is a video I made a while ago

I have now a new load, 30 grain of blackhorn with a 400 grain lead bullet, I'm planning to take my first deer this year with it subsonic.

I found some of your videos in my research, I can’t wait to experiment with some different bullets/charges and get hopefully a couple of favorites dialed in - one heavy high velocity load for deer hunting, and one maybe close to subsonic for shorter distance work, plinking around.

 

[sid]

I haven't even played with accuracy, I figured if I'm hitting my steel plates I'm good, if I have more time I'll develop a accurate load using solid copper rounds

 

[awpk03s]

Anybody else get theirs? I learned that I need high rings to get the scope view to clear the suppressor, and with that a cheek riser.

Cheek riser is en route to me from Beartooth.

I’m all stocked up on powders and projectiles now, just need time to get out and shoot it.

 

[264win]

Mine showed up, but no time to do load testing yet.
Planning to have it up and running for next fall.

 

[awpk03s]

I took mine out and shot it a few times just to try it.

I mounted a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 in Warne high QD rings. The scope was a take-off from an AR. I was shooting at a cow sized pile of dirt from 100 yards and was hitting center of the pile. Sorry but that’s all I can say accuracy wise for now.

I shot 300gr Hornady bullets with both 50gr and 100gr White Hots.

I shot without ear protection, and the report is still loud, but - I had no ringing of the ears or any discomfort, and there was no blast or concussion, just a loud ‘crack’. I’d have no problems shooting this in the woods on a hunt without ear pro.

Probably the biggest takeaway I had was the lack of recoil. Felt like almost nothing to me... convinced me this is a great rifle to get my kids into when they’re older.

I really like this rifle, to me for $450 the juice is worth the squeeze... I’ve always been a black powder guy, so it’s just fun for me.

One lesson I learned.... when cleaning, be sure to measure off and mark an insertion depth on the ramrod so you don’t over insert the rod into the suppressor and lose the patch. I was able to get the patch out of the baffles but it was a pain.