Modern Muzzleloader

[TScottW99]

Was wondering if anyone is shooting a modern muzzleloader. I know it can be a cuss word around some.

I have a Thompson Center Triumph Bone Collector. Great shooting gun. You would have to pry this one from dead hands.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

What are the popular calibers in muzzle loading and what powder do y'all like to use?

 

[TScottW99]

Seems most buy a .50 but shoot .44 - .45 in a sabot. I love Blackhorn 209 powder in mine but 777 loose and/or pellets are the most popular.

I shoot a .45 solid copper Barnes bullet in a sabot in my .50 and it shoots one hole groups all day at 100 yards. The bullet though expensive has performed fantastic on deer.

 

[gunbunny76]

It depends on whether you are shooting percussion cap or flintlock. Percussion cap are usually 50 cal. Flintlock calibers are larger, usually around 70 cal. My dad has a .70 Kentucky Long that is a Glenn Jones custom, built to be shot left handed.

 

[GunnerJacky]

I use .50 and it is my favorite because supplies for the .50 are as easy to find as .30-06 ammo. You can always sell it or trade it later if you don't like it. My Thompson Center is a .50cal. You have other options such as.54 or .58.

 

[kwo51]

Would like to have a breach load one.Mine is a tompson 50 and I use pellets. Priming is a pain.

 

[oppo]

I have a .50 Knight inline and a .54 TC sidelock.

 

[Assault]

I have a T/C Black Diamond and a T/C Impact. Love both


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