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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2015, 09:22:04 PM »
Looks like my son's out of his elk.  Congrats on your success this season Hirshey!

Anyone have any pic's of recovered SST's???

 
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2015, 03:56:27 PM »
I have a Vortek. 110 grains of 777 and a 250 grain T/C Shockwave work well for me. Traditions recommends 100 grains of 777, with a 250 smack down.
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2015, 04:46:44 PM »
Wow that bullet did just what it was supposed to do I like it  :tup: looks like my 180 gr I took my elk with this year at 300 yards I like to see a bullet do its job thanks for all the replies the elk was modern lol
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2015, 04:54:34 PM »
James I just bought a traditions ultra light 50 I can't wait to shoot .....i used my friends this season I missed a 40 yard shot and another nice buck the cap went off but that's it my fault I didn't practice and found out the delay really messed me up I think  :bash: but hey 2 chances r better than none  :tup: this next season I will be wired tight thanx for all reply  :tup: :tup:
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2015, 12:34:48 PM »
Pilebuck, I have had quite a few smoke poles. Remington's - Knights etc. The Vortek is very accurate if it goes boom. There were some trigger issues a while back. I had to put a whole new assembly in mine. I haven't had any issues since.
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2015, 01:21:43 PM »
370gr Maxiball did great in both an LDR and a Strikerfire I tested them in. 80gr American Pioneer 2fg is what I used.
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #21 on: January 08, 2015, 01:40:38 PM »
James what was the trigger doing ?




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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #22 on: January 08, 2015, 01:44:26 PM »
I think some of the early models had a weak spring in them.
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #23 on: January 08, 2015, 01:52:36 PM »
Ok mountain D I was hoping it wasn't recent I really like the ultra light it feels so good and the sights are sweet also.The 777 powder and the rws musket caps is what I am going to use the bullets well still haven't purchased any yet :tup:
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2015, 02:02:14 PM »
100gr. Triple7 FFG,  295gr. Powerbelt at 98 yards.
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #25 on: January 08, 2015, 04:11:32 PM »
Great info  :)
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #26 on: January 08, 2015, 07:55:29 PM »
Awesome that bullet ripped up some tissue and did the deed  :tup:
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #27 on: January 08, 2015, 10:06:16 PM »
Quote from: pilebuck on January 08, 2015, 07:55:29 PM
Awesome that bullet ripped up some tissue and did the deed  :tup:

 Found it against the skin on the exit side, first time hunting with a muzzy and first time ever recovering a bullet of any kind in my kills.
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Re: muzzleloader bullets
« Reply #28 on: January 09, 2015, 08:18:54 AM »
Yes, it was a spring issue. They came out with new nipples as well.
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