NEN,

Check out the Chuck Hawks site for several good articles on muzzleloaders. I believe Randy Wakeman (ML guru) discusses half a dozen or so guns he recommends. I also found the forums on the other two websites to be very helpful (for muzzle loading and otherwise). I bought a Knight Wolverine last spring figuring it was a good entry level gun. Just make sure whatever gun you choose has a percussion cap #11 conversion kit (209s aren't legal in Wa). Smokeless powder and optics with glass are also illegal.


http://www.chuckhawks.com/
http://www.huntamerica.com/
http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpnuke/index.php