Well it's really about time...

[big6x6]

Muzzleloading season is about to be in full swing for most of us. Season has even all REALLY started in some locals. Just wondering what bullet/powder combo everyone is going to use...

For ME..as of right NOW(last range visit will be SUNDAY)

10ML-II ss/laminate- 250gr Bonded Shockwave/40-42gr N-110
10ML-II blue/synthetic- 300gr Bonded Shockwave/44gr SR-4759
Kristels 10ML-II- 250gr Ballistic Extreme/36gr N-110
Old ULA- 275gr Ballistic Extreme/44gr SR-4759
New ULA- 275gr Ballist Extreme/58gr N-120

More than likely the 10ML-IIs will get the nod to Kentucky and the ULAs will stay at home...

How about the rest of you?

 

[Jakal]

Must be nice!

Muzzleloading season for Indiana doesn't come in until Dec 9th.
Gun season starts Nov 18th (you can use a muzzleloader then!).

 

[RBinAR]

Like you we will be shooting for real on the 14th of this month.

In 50 caliber I have the option of a 300 grain bullet and the load my rifle likes best is 64 grains of Reloader #7 with the 300 grain SW and the short black Harvester sabot.

I will start the season with the 45 caliber 10ML and hunt with it until I take a deer. I only took one with it last year so it needs the experience. Its' best load is 65 gains of H322 with the 200 grain SST and the Harvester blue sabot.

 

[Mountain Man]

I have to wait until November 4. Then I will use my 10ML laminate/stainless with 300 SW, HPH-24, CCI 290M, and 83.0 grains of H322.

 

[Redclub]

One of my seasons is over, was successful on a 6x5 bull elk.
This was a White U-M 460 bullshop over a wad and 110 grains of T7.
Ml season starts around dec 3rd. It will be a Savage with 300 barnes originals over 60grains N120.
Another option is a 410 super 91 which I am getting from UC.
Redclub

 

[VENISONEATR]

For deer I'm liking a 300 Gr. SST in a Harvester Sabot over 68 Gr. of 4198.
For larger critters I'm seriously contemplating a 350 Gr. Hornady Interlock .458 bullet over some undetermined amount of 4198 and an Orange MMP sabot.

 

[DeerNut]

250gr SST over 44grs IMR SR4759.
Hopefully a Huge Whitetail has my name on it!!!

 

[Grouse]

ULA, With a 250grn Bonded ShockWave, and 40grns of N110, and also a Harvester sabot, CCI Primer.

Savage, With a 250grn Bonded ShockWave, and 42grns of N110, and also a Harvester sabot, Winchester primer.

 

[Jakal]

Re: Must be nice!

Muzzleloading season for Indiana doesn't come in until Dec 9th.
Gun season starts Nov 18th (you can use a muzzleloader then!).

42.5 grains of 5744
Hornady 250XTP
MMP hph24
WIn 209
10MLII blue/camo stock
Simmons Atec 2.8-10x44

 

[Spitpatch]

I will be dropping the Magilla Slammer Hammer on Oct. 14th as well!!!!



MAGILLA.....50 Disc Elite 200 S/W 115 gr. 777 ffg
MAGGIE......45 Disc Elite 195 Barnes Spitfire 115gr. 777 ffg
MAGGIE......50 Encore 250 Bonded S/W 3 Pyro Pellets-This gun has the Slammer Hammer on it! :lol:

NEVER count your deer before they're on the ground.
We'll see........ :wink:

My prayer is.... that the Lord bless each one of you with the buck of your dreams, and may God bless us all with safety during this upcoming season.

 

[MK85Shooter]

Nearly a full month to wait before IN or MI gun seasons start I live in S.W. MI now but will likley still do most hunting in N.E. IN.

MK85 50 cal SS/Syn w/ 209 Extreme Conversion Kit
110 gr 2F T7
250 gr Bonded SW (supplied sabot)
Win 209 Primer

Everyone have a safe and successful season!

 

[Doohan]

Savage HBLE: 44.5gr 5744, Harvester Sabot, 225 XPB or 275 Hydracon

Super91 .410 : 65gr 777 3f, 390gr HP conical

 

[Tar-12]

HB
Modified Rem. .458
Orange MMP,or plain Harvester
60grn of N120
Fed 209A
or if this does not work,a 5 ft oak club, from 15 ft. up ,caveman style!! :lol:

 

[Tar-12]

My son has got the jump on all of us this season.Indiana held its first ever youth hunt this year.Sept.23-24th.He shot a large doe with his Savage.Using 44 grns of AA5744,short black sabot,Fed 209a.,250grn XTP.I was sitting in the pick-up 200yds off(mosquito free! 8) )watching the show.He is turning into a sure enough deer-slayer! He bleated and stopped her at 40yds,and put the hammer on her!If you have ever seen the Lightfeild Slug commercial,this was a repeat!The wound channel from that 250 XTP was impressive! He will be using this load this season.The recoil is manageable for his 12 yr. old frame.

 

[dwhunter]

My son has got the jump on all of us this season.Indiana held its first ever youth hunt this year.Sept.23-24th.He shot a large doe with his Savage.Using 44 grns of AA5744,short black sabot,Fed 209a.,250grn XTP.I was sitting in the pick-up 200yds off(mosquito free! 8) )watching the show.He is turning into a sure enough deer-slayer! He bleated and stopped her at 40yds,and put the hammer on her!If you have ever seen the Lightfeild Slug commercial,this was a repeat!The wound channel from that 250 XTP was impressive! He will be using this load this season.The recoil is manageable for his 12 yr. old frame.

Somehow I feel somewhat responsible for this Bambi slaughtering young squire. :lol:

 

[Tar-12]

Darrel, I really have not found anything that shoots badly in this gun.He was a little intimidated by it all intially,but,now he is handling it all like a ole pro!People ask him what he shoots and he starts rattling off of the savage rhetoric and people just stand there looking dumbfounded,I get a kick out of that!