Omega 50 cal range/accuracy

[970_lly]

Hey everyone, been lurking for a long time but haven’t made many posts and still don’t own a muzzleloader. Most likely going to pickup a 50 cal t/c omega, and I am curious what kind of accuracy could be expected. I will be using BH209, open sights (Colorado), and am flexible on the bullet but I won’t be able to use a sabot. I am getting this rifle mainly for mule deer and would like to be able to hold 4-6” groups to about 200yds. If this somethings that’s attainable with some tinkering with loads? If not I will probably order a new .45 cal mountaineer unless I can find one on here. Thanks for any advice or opinions!

 

[deermanok]

It's an ambitious goal to be able to take a deer with a muzzleloader at 200 yards. Not that it can't be done but it would take a lot of range time, experimenting with different loads. A good peep sight is a plus if you can't use a scope.
The Omega is a good rifle.

 

[970_lly]

I definitely understand all that, more or less just curious if people would consider this rifle capable of it. Also, I never said I am wanting to take a deer at 200. I’ve shot muzzleloaders many times before out to 200-250yds and group in the range I described, but they were all .45 cal knights. Even if I am able to hold 4” or so to 150 yds I’d be happy.

 

[Tracker12]

If the gun is accurate at 200 and you can shoot accurately to 200 there is not much difference than a center fire rifle. But you have to be able to meet both of the above

 

[WV Hunter]

I would say that most factory Omega's should be capable of that type of accuracy. I have two that are very accurate, however I am using scopes. I'm not sure "I" could shoot open sights accurately at that range, but I feel my guns could. Omega's are great rifles. So are Mountaineer's. Big difference in size/weigh though (std Mountaineer). Personally if I was buying a new Knight, it would be an UltraLite, vs the std Mountaineer.

 

[Salar600]

I would say that most factory Omega's should be capable of that type of accuracy. I have two that are very accurate, however I am using scopes. I'm not sure "I" could shoot open sights accurately at that range, but I feel my guns could. Omega's are great rifles.

Totally agree. With some load development Omegas can do it. So does mine but with a scope on it.