woodshunter007
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Hello,
I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. After being out of the woods for the last five years I decided to get back into hunting. In efforts to maximize my spending potential I decided to get a decent muzzleloader (normally I go the CVA Wolf $150 dollar route) that has the potential to reach out 200-250 yards so that I could use the same gun for muzzleloader as well as general firearms and not feel overly limited in terms of range (the majority of my shots in VA/FL/GA are 300 yards and under)
Anyway, this is what I put together:
-CVA Accura V2 LR Nitride Muzzleloader : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/pro ... 50+30+MAX1 (I ended up getting is for $472 on price match)
-Nikon Buck Masters 3x9x40: https://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-buck ... scope.html
-Black Horn 209 Powder: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Blackhor ... s?slotId=1
-Harvester Scorpion PT Gold Bullets (300 Grain) with Crush Rib Sabots: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Harveste ... 995700.uts
My question is this; do you think that 110-120 grains of BH with the CVA Accura LR (30 inch barrel) and a 300 grain Harvester Scorpion is a good load to maximize my rifle's potential? I read the heavier the bullet, the more energy is retained at longer distances and less bullet deviation due to wind and the elements. Is this pretty much the accepted standard philosophy with modern muzzleloaders? Any other long range noteworthy loads out of a 30 inch barrel anyone can recommend?
This rifle will primarily be used on whitetails in FL/GA/VA...and maybe one day up north on elk or moose...
Thanks in advance!
-Travis
I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. After being out of the woods for the last five years I decided to get back into hunting. In efforts to maximize my spending potential I decided to get a decent muzzleloader (normally I go the CVA Wolf $150 dollar route) that has the potential to reach out 200-250 yards so that I could use the same gun for muzzleloader as well as general firearms and not feel overly limited in terms of range (the majority of my shots in VA/FL/GA are 300 yards and under)
Anyway, this is what I put together:
-CVA Accura V2 LR Nitride Muzzleloader : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/pro ... 50+30+MAX1 (I ended up getting is for $472 on price match)
-Nikon Buck Masters 3x9x40: https://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-buck ... scope.html
-Black Horn 209 Powder: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Blackhor ... s?slotId=1
-Harvester Scorpion PT Gold Bullets (300 Grain) with Crush Rib Sabots: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Harveste ... 995700.uts
My question is this; do you think that 110-120 grains of BH with the CVA Accura LR (30 inch barrel) and a 300 grain Harvester Scorpion is a good load to maximize my rifle's potential? I read the heavier the bullet, the more energy is retained at longer distances and less bullet deviation due to wind and the elements. Is this pretty much the accepted standard philosophy with modern muzzleloaders? Any other long range noteworthy loads out of a 30 inch barrel anyone can recommend?
This rifle will primarily be used on whitetails in FL/GA/VA...and maybe one day up north on elk or moose...
Thanks in advance!
-Travis