Down Syndrome Boy....What caliber of muzzy and what kind of loads to use for him?

[bigmuleyboy]

I need some expert advise on what kind of muzzleloader for a down syndrome kid that is 4'8" tall and weighs 106lbs and will be 12 in May 2020. I really need the information about a load that will work for him shooting at deer and elk out to about 100 yds. I am all ears, we live in Utah and will probable be hunting the general season. He is very passionate about scouting and spotting deer and elk. He is very excited for a chance to hunt!

 

[Stillwater165]

I started my own kids much younger and smaller than his size on a charge of 70 grains of triple seven and a 250 gr Barnes bullet. The load was very mild and accurate out past 100 yds. Just an idea , mine are 13 -16 and shooting 110 grains of triple seven.

 

[Stillwater165]

And another tip , I put a limb saver pad on the muzzleloader also. Daughter is very small framed and recoil shy but the combo worked. Good luck !

 

[bigmuleyboy]

Thanks Stillwater for the load information. That helps me make a good decision about loads. Have you ever gone down to a 50 grain powder load with a 130 to 185 grain bullet? Anyone?

 

[tailchasers]

CVA Wolf for my 5'2" 120# bride. 50 caliber 350 grain Hornady FPB 80 grains buckhorn. Could very easily drop down to 70 grains. Not sure of Utah's laws but perhaps a 45 caliber might be worth checking out too which would open up more options.

 

[Stillwater165]

Lightest charge I’ve ever used was 60 grains of loose Triple 7 , guns just grouped a little better with 70 grains. I’ve never tried a lighter bullet than 250’s. I’ve got 2 Thompson omegas , 1 Thompson impact , and 1 cva. They all shot that 70 gr load very well. Hardest kicking no matter the load has definitely been the CVA’s I’ve owned over the years probably due to design and a less user friendly recoil pad , but they could have changed that by now !

 

[Homer]

are downes syndrome kids more sensitive to noise and recoil???.....I've never heard that before....

 

[bigmuleyboy]

Yes, my boy is super sensitive to sound. At sporting events he has to wear ear plugs. He is not so much sensitive to recoil but I want a small effective load for him.

 

[TheOneRidgeRunner]

You could always have a muzzle break installed. Have had a few buddy's get them installed on Remington 700 Muzzys.