deadibob
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How many rounds do you shoot your muzzleloader in a year and how much does it cost you? I was doing the math on Blackhorn 209 and yes it is expensive. I knew that, but didn't realize the cost per shot. The last time I stocked up on Blackhorn it was $28.99 on sale at Cabelas. Anymore the average cost seems to be around $40 for 10 ounces (my local store is $46.99) So I went with a $40 per bottle average. I shoot 110 grain charges. One bottle gives me 40 charges so that's easy to figure at $1 per charge. The cheapest I find it in 5 pound bottles averages about $.63 per shot without adding hazmat charges.
209 primers average about five cents per each, but what bullets do you use and what is the cost on those? For the last dozen years or so my go to bullet has been power belts. They shoot good in my guns and are easy to load. Prices on those these days, depending on the flavor seem to be around $1-$2 each. I had a stockpile of several hundred that I bought cheap but those just now dried up.
I like to cast bullets and have bought and played with several different molds over the last year. This definitely is the way to go if you don't end up buying half a dozen molds before you find the right one. If you already have casting equipment and a lubrisizer that is. I still haven't found the perfect bullet, but getting closer. I'm thinking of having a custom mold made to get the bullet I want.
If you just put a magnified scope on your gun how many shots do you practice to get intimate with the ballistics and what it does. Personally I like shooting 100 rounds or more. If you are shooting extended ranges, I don't think 10-20 rounds at the range is going to get proficiency. Especially if you want to know what your gun is doing under all circumstances (wind, etc.).
I love the muzzleloader deer hunt in Utah. I knew I spent a lot on feeding my guns and will continue to shoot them a lot. Yes it can be done cheaper, shooting 777 or pyrodex and cheaper pistol bullets bought in bulk. Still for most folks I'm guessing the average cost is between $2-3 each.
I guess I'm strange because I don't mind spending thousands on reloading equipment and components but I have a very hard time spending $50 or more for a box of ammo.
209 primers average about five cents per each, but what bullets do you use and what is the cost on those? For the last dozen years or so my go to bullet has been power belts. They shoot good in my guns and are easy to load. Prices on those these days, depending on the flavor seem to be around $1-$2 each. I had a stockpile of several hundred that I bought cheap but those just now dried up.
I like to cast bullets and have bought and played with several different molds over the last year. This definitely is the way to go if you don't end up buying half a dozen molds before you find the right one. If you already have casting equipment and a lubrisizer that is. I still haven't found the perfect bullet, but getting closer. I'm thinking of having a custom mold made to get the bullet I want.
If you just put a magnified scope on your gun how many shots do you practice to get intimate with the ballistics and what it does. Personally I like shooting 100 rounds or more. If you are shooting extended ranges, I don't think 10-20 rounds at the range is going to get proficiency. Especially if you want to know what your gun is doing under all circumstances (wind, etc.).
I love the muzzleloader deer hunt in Utah. I knew I spent a lot on feeding my guns and will continue to shoot them a lot. Yes it can be done cheaper, shooting 777 or pyrodex and cheaper pistol bullets bought in bulk. Still for most folks I'm guessing the average cost is between $2-3 each.
I guess I'm strange because I don't mind spending thousands on reloading equipment and components but I have a very hard time spending $50 or more for a box of ammo.
