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#Post#: 496--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: November 28, 2012, 2:51 am
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I shoot a .50 cal 245gr Aerotip Powerbelt for deer with 150gr of
powder, at the muzzle it has 2799 ft lbs of energy. At 200 yds
it still is delivering 1065ft lbs. With a 150 yd zero it drops
5.37 inches at 200yds. Thats plenty of power to cleanly take a
deer at 200. If I'm shooting from a solid rest at a deer
standing broadside at 200 yds I'd take the shot with high
expectations of grilling backstraps for supper. If your willing
to spend time getting to know your gun on the range you'd be
amazed at what these guns are capable of.
#Post#: 509--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: GrandLordKhorne Date: November 28, 2012, 7:43 am
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I know my rifle, it's sighted at 100, I live in Maine where 100
is a long shot 50 is normal. If you sight out at 150, ya, 200
is doable.
#Post#: 535--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: ShootingStixs Date: November 28, 2012, 7:03 pm
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I have got to get me one of those smoke poles. It will give you
a few more hunting days in deer season.
#Post#: 569--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: MasterBlaster Date: November 29, 2012, 3:57 pm
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My first front stuffer was a Charles Daly 45 cal Hawken. Next to
Archer,Muzzle loading is my passion. About 10 years ago I bought
a 50 cal CVA Optima Pro with a 29" fluted barrel and topped it
with an Armsport 3-9x40 scope. Experimented a lot and settled on
150 grains of Triple 7 powder behind a 180grain QT sabot.
Balisticly thinking, comparable to a 30-30 only about 300ft
faster and a little less drop. 250 yards is very doable
consistantly. That would be my limit, though some guys are
capable and comfortable out to 300 yards and farther.
I also bought a Dixie Gun Works Buffalo Hunter 44 revolver. It
has a 12" octagon barrel with adjustable target sights. I've
taken 2 deer with this gun over the years, one at 70 yards.
Would never believed a front loader pistol could be so
accurate(my favorite).
Good barrels and good optics have evolved front stuffers into
very accurate shooters. The in-lines like my CVA have eliminated
the rain problems also. A penny balloon over the end of the
barrel and you're good to go any weather.
#Post#: 579--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: November 29, 2012, 5:33 pm
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My Black powder career started in 1974. After being discharged
from the Navy I came home and bought my first, second and third
Muzzle loaders. Took a deer with a TC Hawken that Fall and have
been addicted ever since. I now hunt with a TC Encore, had to
mount a scope on it can't seem to focus on open sights too well
now. Its a tack driver. If I'm gun hunting for deer you can bet
that I'll be carrying a blackpowder gun.
#Post#: 600--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: H4895 Date: November 30, 2012, 8:26 am
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[quote author=MasterBlaster link=topic=17.msg569#msg569
date=1354226235]
My first front stuffer was a Charles Daly 45 cal Hawken. Next to
Archer,Muzzle loading is my passion. About 10 years ago I bought
a 50 cal CVA Optima Pro with a 29" fluted barrel and topped it
with an Armsport 3-9x40 scope. Experimented a lot and settled on
150 grains of Triple 7 powder behind a 180grain QT sabot.
Balisticly thinking, comparable to a 30-30 only about 300ft
faster and a little less drop. 250 yards is very doable
consistantly. That would be my limit, though some guys are
capable and comfortable out to 300 yards and farther.
I also bought a Dixie Gun Works Buffalo Hunter 44 revolver. It
has a 12" octagon barrel with adjustable target sights. I've
taken 2 deer with this gun over the years, one at 70 yards.
Would never believed a front loader pistol could be so
accurate(my favorite).
Good barrels and good optics have evolved front stuffers into
very accurate shooters. The in-lines like my CVA have eliminated
the rain problems also. A penny balloon over the end of the
barrel and you're good to go any weather.
[/quote]
That's impressive shooting with a front loading pistola....nice.
#Post#: 614--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: Bwana J Date: November 30, 2012, 3:53 pm
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Sure wish Ohio would let us use black powder pistols to hunt for
deer.
#Post#: 618--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: Yote59 Date: November 30, 2012, 4:05 pm
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[quote author=Bwana J link=topic=17.msg614#msg614
date=1354312384]
Sure wish Ohio would let us use black powder pistols to hunt for
deer.
[/quote]
Can't believe you guys can't use black powder pistol. :'( :'(
#Post#: 625--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: MasterBlaster Date: November 30, 2012, 9:45 pm
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[quote author=H4895 link=topic=17.msg600#msg600 date=1354285568]
[quote author=MasterBlaster link=topic=17.msg569#msg569
date=1354226235]
My first front stuffer was a Charles Daly 45 cal Hawken. Next to
Archer,Muzzle loading is my passion. About 10 years ago I bought
a 50 cal CVA Optima Pro with a 29" fluted barrel and topped it
with an Armsport 3-9x40 scope. Experimented a lot and settled on
150 grains of Triple 7 powder behind a 180grain QT sabot.
Balisticly thinking, comparable to a 30-30 only about 300ft
faster and a little less drop. 250 yards is very doable
consistantly. That would be my limit, though some guys are
capable and comfortable out to 300 yards and farther.
I also bought a Dixie Gun Works Buffalo Hunter 44 revolver. It
has a 12" octagon barrel with adjustable target sights. I've
taken 2 deer with this gun over the years, one at 70 yards.
Would never believed a front loader pistol could be so
accurate(my favorite).
Good barrels and good optics have evolved front stuffers into
very accurate shooters. The in-lines like my CVA have eliminated
the rain problems also. A penny balloon over the end of the
barrel and you're good to go any weather.
[/quote]
That's impressive shooting with a front loading pistola....nice.
[/quote]
Pure luck. I hadn't ever shot the thing over 50 yards. ;D
#Post#: 971--------------------------------------------------
Re: Front Loaders
By: bmgillum Date: December 15, 2012, 6:11 am
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My Xmas present this year is a TC Pro Hunter FX in 50
caliber...it has a Leupold 3X9X40 on it...I have not fired it
yet but have high hope for my newest acquisition...I had a TC
Black Diamond but I got tired of cleaning that beast...the new
gun is a break open...
Cheers/bg
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