dumb question

[bmd10231]

can you shoot pb's out of traditional muzzleloaders?

 

[exMember]

Yeah as long as the twist is 1:48 or better. Powerbelt says they do even fairly well with the slow 1:66 twist but i never tried it for long range accuracy. Just 25 yards with a handful of shots.

What rifle did you have in mind?

 

[bmd10231]

its my brother in-laws he was wonder if he could use them. i know its a .50 cal. 1:48 CVA i think dont know model. will find out later. thanks

 

[VAKnight]

Yes they do just fine...as long as you do not have a 1 in 66 twist barrel. I used a Lyman Great Plains 50 Cal with 90 grains loose 777 and 245 gr HP powerbelts to drop some deer a few years ago. I will try to figure out how to post a pic.

 

[VAKnight]

Ahhh....SHAZAM!!! Me in Oklahoma at a friends place back in 2003!

 

[exMember]

lol traditional muzzleloaders are awesome to hunt with. To me it feels a lot more rewarding for some reason.

 

[bmd10231]

thanks guys, i agree something more rewarding about it.