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So, I got my hands on a Traditions Deerhunter .50 cal. percussion (1:48) By some miracle, I also found a tin of #11 caps and a jug of 777 FFG. I also have the following bullets available to me on hand:
Hornady XTP: 240 grain, green sabot
Barnes TEZ: 250 grain, blue sabot
Barnes TEZ: 290 grain, blue sabot
Powerbelt: Copper, 245grain aerotip (green tip)
Maryland's primitive season is Feb 1-3 and I will only get a chance to sight in the gun on Jan 30th due to work. IF I take a shot at a deer, it will be at 40 yards or less, 25-30 yards more likely.
With these ingredients, what would ya'll recommend to try. For next year, when I have more time, I can get other kinds of bullets etc, but for this year, I'd love to be able to make due with what I've got while making an ethical shot at a deer with easy recovery.
Thanks, guys!
Hornady XTP: 240 grain, green sabot
Barnes TEZ: 250 grain, blue sabot
Barnes TEZ: 290 grain, blue sabot
Powerbelt: Copper, 245grain aerotip (green tip)
Maryland's primitive season is Feb 1-3 and I will only get a chance to sight in the gun on Jan 30th due to work. IF I take a shot at a deer, it will be at 40 yards or less, 25-30 yards more likely.
With these ingredients, what would ya'll recommend to try. For next year, when I have more time, I can get other kinds of bullets etc, but for this year, I'd love to be able to make due with what I've got while making an ethical shot at a deer with easy recovery.
Thanks, guys!