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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 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??

    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

    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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    Blackhorn 209 in CVA Kodiak

    Question is what modification do I need to shoot BH209 in a Kodiak ? or will the stock 209 ignition BP work?
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    CVA wolf vs CVA optima v2 ?

    outside of action release, the only real difference I see in the two is the 2" barrel length ( wolf being 2 inches shorter) no most shots will be undr 150 yards or less, will be using Blackhorn 209 only with about a 85-90 grain by volume charge, 250 gr shockwave! unless i find a more accurate...
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    Getting back into it

    Just getting back into muzzleloading after a 10 year break, looking at cva rifles, blackhorn 209, Live in WV but will be hunting WV,Ohio,Ga and other states as well. looking forward to good advice
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