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Offline Naches Sportsman

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what loads to shoot out of a traditions evolution.
« on: November 18, 2014, 12:56:23 PM »
Well, I had a muzzleloader budget of $400 for the year and spent most of it on powder anr bullets.  I bought a brand new evolution 50 cal muzzleloader today for $175.  I am going to go out in a few minutes for a shooting session. I am curious to you guys who shoot them for what loads you like? I am mainly going to deer hunt and possibly elk hunt with this gun.  Thanks ya'll.
« Last Edit: November 19, 2014, 04:02:24 PM by Naches Sportsman »

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Re: what loads fo shoot out of a traditions evolution.
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2014, 02:16:25 PM »
Tag. I have the same gun, but haven't taken the time to experiment much. Im just shooting round balls with 100grains of 777. Shoots decent but im sure I could get better performance with sabots.

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Re: what loads fo shoot out of a traditions evolution.
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2014, 02:03:29 PM »
I don't have an evolution but I do have a Vortek.  I shoot "Dead Center" 300 grain bullets from prbullets.com.  I have been extremely happy with the accuracy they have provided.  I have shot 2 bucks and a bull elk with them and only one deer went 30 yards.  The other two animals never took a step.

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Re: what loads to shoot out of a traditions evolution.
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2014, 04:01:09 PM »
Went out yesterday for an hour and shot 10 rounds of 250 grain T/C shockwaves with 100 grains of triple 7 pellets. I shot pretty good with open sights. I am going to go out again and experiment some more tomorrow adjusting the open sight and experimenting with different bullets. I am impressed so far with it for being a cheap muzzleloader. I set a goal this year of not shooting a deer out of 60 yds and am sticking to the goal this weekend.
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Re: what loads to shoot out of a traditions evolution.
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2014, 07:34:03 AM »
I use harvester sabots, xtp hollow points, Lee REAL homemade cast bullets.  It shoots just about everything great with 100 gr. pyrodex.

I have two evolution rifles.  Both are good accurate barrels.  I'm thinking a rear peep is gonna help this year, as the williams fiber optic sights leave a lot to be desired.

Be sure to take apart the bolt and clean it thoroughly every time you fire this rifle.  Remove the little set screw and use the special tool, like it says in the owners manual.  Do it every time, and you get fast at it.  Traditions bolts collect a lot of fouling, which corrodes the spring and firing pin.  If you aren't religious about cleaning the bolt, you'll begin to get a lot of misfires.

Not a bad rifle at all, once you get good at cleaning and adjusting the bolt.

 


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