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I think you are in good shape as to your original question. That said, muzzleloading can be a lot of work. Weighing powder is more work. If you have time and enjoy it, go for it. It’s more accurate.
But I tell every newbie, there is no reason to weigh charges when you first start out. It makes very little difference in groups out to 100 yrds. In over 30 yrs of hunting with a muzzy, I have only shot with open sights, and for me that means 100-120 yrds max. I get 2-3” groups at 100 yrds with volume only (and open sights). When and if I ever put a scope on a muzzy (if I get picked for Utah and can use a 1x scope) I will prob weigh and extend my range. But there is no need to improve my hunting accuracy presently. It’s more than adequate.
Remember a 3” group is only 1.5” away from the bullseye. On a hunt, I can live with that.
txhunter58
Yes, this shooter mostly agrees with what you wrote here. However, in spite of that, finds it very easy, and mostly easier to weigh every shot. Weighing loads is easy for me, and because of the accuracy of the measurements, is comforting.
Using a 1X scope works for me because of not being able to focus on the front sight when using iron sights, but the crosshair covers the target, and makes it very difficult to aim. Aiming with a 1X scope out beyond 75 yards is not easy, and requires lots, and lots of practice, because the crosshair covers the target. Our boy will not use a 1X scope because it so frustrating. for him. If one can focus on the front sight, a 6 o-clock hold allows one to aim out away without covering the target. The boy hates 1X scopes.