Paradox
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Hi All,
I am fairly new to muzzleloading but have found the discussions here to be invaluable!
Thanks for letting me lurk and learn.
I have a few questions however.
I have a CVA buckhorn 209 50 cal. I notice the composite stock is fairly tight to the barrel. Is this as big a problem as other rifles, should the barrel be free floated?
While working up a load last summer I shot a few 150gr loads and noticed the primer had blown off the nipple a couple times. How worried should I be about that? From reading here it seems most recommend lower powder charges for better accuracy. I have and will use the rifle to hunt deer where shots could be 200 yards. I feel 900-1000FP energy is the least you should hit a deer with.
Any suggestions? am I expecting too much from a muzzleloader?
Thanks for the help.
Ed
I am fairly new to muzzleloading but have found the discussions here to be invaluable!
Thanks for letting me lurk and learn.
I have a few questions however.
I have a CVA buckhorn 209 50 cal. I notice the composite stock is fairly tight to the barrel. Is this as big a problem as other rifles, should the barrel be free floated?
While working up a load last summer I shot a few 150gr loads and noticed the primer had blown off the nipple a couple times. How worried should I be about that? From reading here it seems most recommend lower powder charges for better accuracy. I have and will use the rifle to hunt deer where shots could be 200 yards. I feel 900-1000FP energy is the least you should hit a deer with.
Any suggestions? am I expecting too much from a muzzleloader?
Thanks for the help.
Ed