I've had one for over 20 years and have killed a bunch of deer with it. Not sure you are going to get 250 yds though. I site mine to be dead on at 50 yds and that's probably the longest shot I've ever had with it. Great gun. I completely disassemble mine after the season and keep the parts in ziplock bags so corrosion doesn't form. Not even sure if they make them anymore.
My honest thoughts: Why?
OK, that's a legitimate reason, I reckon.In many areas of the midwest they will only allow shotguns and muzzleloaders during the gun season, no rifles. A shotgun, though it can be shot out to 200 yards, is not as accurate as a muzzleloader is, especially this one. Even during the muzzleloader season up there the ability to shoot out to 300 yards is sometimes necessary due to the deer being located in open fields and not in the woods. In the western states the RUM is quite lethal during their muzzleloader seasons due to how open of country it is.
Thanks for this information, very interesting and alot to think aboutThe Remington ULTIMATE was designed to be a long range muzzleloader, so yes, its very capable of 250yds. It actually is capable of longer distances.
Pros...…. Long range capable.
Cons...…. A very heavily built rifle which adds weight, which helps reduce recoil. The recoil from these rifles with a full charge and a 300gr bullet is violent. I would suggest a muzzle brake.
Because of the enormous amount of recoil, they are very well known to tear up cheap scopes and slice through them like melted butter. Mounts, rings and the scope take a tremendous beating, so you need high quality components.
The ignition system was invented many years ago and it was created for use in the Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress rifles. Remington bought the rights to the ignition system from UF.
The ignition system is known for gas leaking, thus gas cutting the breech plug nipple. The PP brass cases that Remington uses, can vary up to .020" which makes is almost impossible to head space correctly
One of the custom rifle builders has created a replacement breech plug that stops all the problems related to the OEM breech plug.
https://www.arrowheadrifles.com/product/uml_replacement_plug/
I would suggest that if you purchase a Remington Ultimate, that you be prepared to spend more money for the upgraded ignition system, have a brake installed and buy high quality mount, rings and scope.
Another option would be the CVA Paramount rifle, but I'd wait for the new 2020 model. They too can have ignition system leaks, but CVA has worked hard to address that issue. In 2020 it will come with a threaded barrel for a muzzle brake.
A newer ignition system to stop all leaks has also been created by the same rifle builder: https://www.arrowheadrifles.com/product/paramount-arrowhead-gen2-upgrade/
Good luck with your decision.
Another option would be the CVA Paramount rifle, but I'd wait for the new 2020 model. They too can have ignition system leaks, but CVA has worked hard to address that issue. In 2020 it will come with a threaded barrel for a muzzle brake.
A newer ignition system to stop all leaks has also been created by the same rifle builder: https://www.arrowheadrifles.com/product/paramount-arrowhead-gen2-upgrade/
Good luck with your decision.
After a couple months of research I went with the paramount and just got it shipped to me from CVA.Have you shot the Paramount or know anyone who has one. I like that it's a 45.
After a couple months of research I went with the paramount and just got it shipped to me from CVA.
looking to get scope, rings, and rail now
After a couple months of research I went with the paramount and just got it shipped to me from CVA.
looking to get scope, rings, and rail now