Hunter673786
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- Aug 28, 2023
Hello I am new to the muzzleloader seen currently I have been using shooters world black powder as I can not get BO209 and was wondering. What the ideal amount of black powder and the ideal bullet for elk is?
BH209 and a 320gr fury universal would be hard to beat.Hello I am new to the muzzleloader seen currently I have been using shooters world black powder as I can not get BO209 and was wondering. What the ideal amount of black powder and the ideal bullet for elk is?
Report back with your results, another bullet I’m interested in trying.We are going to use the new ELD-X
I started a thread that people have posted water jug test results in. They come apart as intended dumping all the energyReport back with your results, another bullet I’m interested in trying.
Can you share what gun and caliber you plan to use. That will make a difference on the recommendation, thanks in advance.BH209 and a 320gr fury universal would be hard to beat.
BH209 is in stock on their website.
The 300 gr Thor is essentially a .50 cal version of that bullet (with a skirt and CO legal).View attachment 703939
EDIT:: sorry I forgot CO won't let you use sabots. I would try the ELD-X or full size Thor, Fury, or no excuses. The Eld-x also shot well for me and seems to be working for others.
I’ll give you a run down on my experience last year. I had my first muzzleloader elk hunt here in Nevada. I choose the Barnes 290 tmz bullet to start with due to it being a tough bullet that would have good penetration. I ended up testing different loads and settled on 95 grain of BH209 by volume. This shot well out of my Thompson Center, but every gun will be different.
I practiced a few times a month all summer and was able to group about 3” at 200 yards with open sights. I shot my bull at 190 yards quartering towards and he ran back about 30 yards and stopped while I was reloading. This bullet went through both shoulder blades at 230 yards and was about 1” under the skin in the far shoulder. He dropped straight down after this second shot. I was very happy with the performance of this load and bullet.
Yeah, a lot of us have an opinion on Powerbelts (and it ain’t good). Lolthinking about buying the 330gr powerbelt ELR bullets. anyone tried and have an opinion on them?