I am shooting 110 grains by volume of BH 209 with the Barnes 290gr TMZ out of a 50cal. The charts I have looked at show the speed should be around 1950fps, and I plan on verifying that via magneedo soon. Based on a ballistic program, at 300 yards it shows my ft-lbs @ 1150 and my velocity at 1330fps. Is this adequate energy and speed to harvest mule deer size animals at that range? I am new to muzzleloaders and will take any input I can get. I was able to harvest an elk with this load in September in that 80yd range, and this load did a heck of job. Want to chase Muleys next year with this load, and would like to know it’s capabilities.
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