Re: Muzzleloader bullets
[Re: greenetrapper]
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09/20/20 03:28 PM
09/20/20 03:28 PM
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Turtledale
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Patch and Hornady roundball in my .54 Cal Thompson renegade caplock.
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Re: Muzzleloader bullets
[Re: Turtledale]
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09/20/20 03:36 PM
09/20/20 03:36 PM
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Patch and Hornady roundball in my .54 Cal Thompson renegade caplock. That brings up a good point. What's your twist rate?
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Re: Muzzleloader bullets
[Re: DelawareRob]
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09/20/20 04:03 PM
09/20/20 04:03 PM
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I shoot T/C shockwave sabots with 2 50gr pellets. I believe those are made by Hornady.
No Jab.
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Re: Muzzleloader bullets
[Re: greenetrapper]
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09/20/20 04:24 PM
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greenetrapper
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Thanks to all I have some Triple 7 pellets and some white hots that I'm going to try. I also have some power belts and I'm definitely going to get some shockwaves
Last edited by greenetrapper; 09/20/20 04:25 PM.
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Re: Muzzleloader bullets
[Re: greenetrapper]
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09/20/20 04:38 PM
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I agree with the Blackhorn powder. Much much cleaner. I use Barnes Expanders or Traditions Smackdowns. Get about the same 3” pattern at 100yds with either using 90gr of Blackhorn. Beyond 100yds I’m a little too shaky to make a consistent shot.
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Re: Muzzleloader bullets
[Re: Pike River]
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09/20/20 06:47 PM
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Turtledale
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1:48 compromise twist shoot round or conical nor really perfect for either. Mine is sighted in at 80 yards with 90 grains of pyrodex
Last edited by Turtledale; 09/20/20 06:47 PM.
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