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    Newbie Question

    Ok I'm new to traditional ML, I've had a couple Inlines and really do enjoy them. My state ( WV) holds a Mountaineer Season in Jan. traditional weapons only, sidelocks, flintlocks, recurve bow and long bow only, no scopes on the ML. I'm looking to add a side lock to the cabinet and yes I'm on a...
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    .45 or .50

    When strictly used as a hunting weapon, for Whitetail deer. what is the advantage of the .45 caliber ML over a .50. Most shots in my hunting are 150 yrds and under. deer weight run on average of 150lbs to 190lbs live weight. Just curious as to any benefit one has at the other. My current set up...
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    250 or 300 grain?

    Loading over 90 gr of BH209 but may bump up to 100 gr. just wanting best load for the bullet. I'm using the speer 250 gr deep curl but can get the speer 300 deep curl ( 45 cal) in a harvester black sabot
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    What Bullet is everyone using ?

    I've settled on the Speer deep curl 250 with the black crush rib sabot, 90gr of BH209, will sight in/ check grouping this week, any body have experiences with this bullet or loading on deer ??
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    What Bullet is everyone using ?

    Sorry I'm using a T/C Impact, probably should have stated that, just been told by most to use the crucs rib in the T/C
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    What Bullet is everyone using ?

    Just found the Speer deep curl .429 270 gr at one heck of a price, green harvester sabot, any one ever use these ?
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    What Bullet is everyone using ?

    Yes I was aware of the smackdown being a SST but I didn't know the FTX was same bullet, good to know makes my choice on bullet easier .Thank you for the info
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    What Bullet is everyone using ?

    I know the general consensus is to use the Harvester crush rib sabot ( green or black depending on 44 or 45). So what bullets are you currently using? Right now I am finishing up on the Traditions Smackdown 250's I have, thinking of going to the Hornady FTX 250gr but also looking at the XTP...
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    Impact sight in??

    Yes sir, thats what I am doing.
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    Impact sight in??

    Powder I'm using is BH 209
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    Impact sight in??

    I only shot 90 grains of powder, measured, for those six shots. I will step up the charge in 5 grain increments. let you know how it goes
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    Impact sight in??

    I shot it Saturday morning to get on paper, very please with the gun and how it shoots, didn't really have time to shoot for accuracy, but with 6 shots, I am dead center and 2 inches high at 80 yards,I'm going to look at another Bullet/sabot tho, from looks paper, my bullet is hitting target...
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    Impact sight in??

    Thank You, Been a couple years since I hunted with black powder, back then I pretty much shot best group at 100 yards and said "good to go" read more and have asked more questions since then, Just looking for the right way with less mistakes
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    Impact sight in??

    I will be sighting in the new Impact in the next couple of days! I'm going to start off with 90 gr of BH209 with a Traditions 250 gr sabot ( got a deal on em) Question is I am wanting to sight in ( Zero) gun at a yardage when i can pretty much hold dead on from muzzle to 150 yards! Ant...
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    CVA Wolf or Optima

    Yes It is a measured charge. Thank you for the reply, I'm really looking forward to shooting this gun
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    CVA Wolf or Optima

    Got the Impact, Just waiting on the scope rings to be delivered. I plan on using 90 gr of blackhorn bhind a 250 gr sabot, ( right now I have some Traditions sabots that came from walmart) but will more than likely go to the T/C barnes EZ after these are gone. how does everone carry reloads in...
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    CVA Wolf or Optima

    Well Bud's Guns had a sale goin or price drop or something, Picked up the T/C Impact for $189. Ordered the scope base and all ready have a nice scope and rings waiting for a ride . Any help with loads will be appreciated. Going to use the Blackhorn soon as I find some
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    CVA Wolf or Optima

    How does the T/C Impact stand up against these two, ? just found a new one unfired I can get for $200
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    CVA Wolf or Optima

    Wanting personnel opinions from experiences
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    CVA Wolf or Optima

    Going to purchase a new Muzzleloader, trying to decide on the Wolf or the Optima? shots will be under 200 yrds, most likely 150 yrds max, only on Whitetail deer ( Average 175-200) Live weight, hunting from ladder stand or ground blind( pop up, hub style) This will be my Second Rifle so to speak...
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