jhibbs
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I have been trying these bullets in my muzzle loader, a Traditions Pursuit, for an upcoming hunt in Colorado (unit 48). They shoot well, but they are very difficult to load right from the start. They go hard all the way down, even with a clean barrel.
Do any of you have any tricks to make them easier to load? Or do you recommend another type of bullet that is well constructed and is full bore diameter?
I typically use power belts for deer, but in most cases they don't come out the other side of the animal even at relatively close range, so I feel that they might not hold up too well on elk. I typically use the 245 & 295's for deer with a 100g charge of Pyrodex, but plan on trying BH209.
Please feel free to suggest any load combinations that you use for elk, since this will be my first muzzy elk hunt.
Thanks for any advice,
Jody
Do any of you have any tricks to make them easier to load? Or do you recommend another type of bullet that is well constructed and is full bore diameter?
I typically use power belts for deer, but in most cases they don't come out the other side of the animal even at relatively close range, so I feel that they might not hold up too well on elk. I typically use the 245 & 295's for deer with a 100g charge of Pyrodex, but plan on trying BH209.
Please feel free to suggest any load combinations that you use for elk, since this will be my first muzzy elk hunt.
Thanks for any advice,
Jody