There seem to be many different schools of thought when it comes to muzzle loader bullet selection. When I load my 30.06 i choose 180 grain slugs (heavyish for caliber). When i build my arrows, i build them to about 500+ grains (heavyish for my draw weight and bow). With my love for heavier projectiles and penetration, it only seems logical that i should look to the heavier bullets when hunting elk with a muzzleloader. My brief research has pointed me to Cast lead bullets in the 460 and 490 grain class. Anyone have comparison experience with these heavy cast lead 50 cal slugs?
I shoot a CVA Optima V2 with 209 primer in WA and Musket caps in Idaho.
Thanks for any first hand testing. I have not taken an animal with a muzzle loader. The slow speed ballistics are hard to wrap my mind around when accustomed to Centerfire rifles.
I shoot a CVA Optima V2 with 209 primer in WA and Musket caps in Idaho.
Thanks for any first hand testing. I have not taken an animal with a muzzle loader. The slow speed ballistics are hard to wrap my mind around when accustomed to Centerfire rifles.