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elk load advice for TC Black Diamond
« on: July 12, 2017, 06:11:22 AM »
Hello everybody,

I was hoping to get some advice for a new elk load for my TC.  I used to muzzle loader hunt years ago (before they allowed copper bullets).  I used to shoot 310 gr lead bullets and 150 gr of pyrodex pellets with number 11 caps.  I was just checking to see if anybody had any "real world" experience with new bullets and powders. 

Thank you for your time and advice guys. 

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Re: elk load advice for TC Black Diamond
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2017, 07:20:21 AM »
sorry not a copper bullet.
One of my hunting partners has a Black Diamond, we load it with a 370g TC maxi ball with 80gr FFF black powder. elk killing load for his gun. Good Luck!

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Re: elk load advice for TC Black Diamond
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2017, 11:26:44 PM »
sorry not a copper bullet.
One of my hunting partners has a Black Diamond, we load it with a 370g TC maxi ball with 80gr FFF black powder. elk killing load for his gun. Good Luck!

I'm considering trying loose powder, I've heard it gets a better burn and more consistent.  I've only really used pyrodex pellets and like the convenience of them.  Thanks for the info!

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Re: elk load advice for TC Black Diamond
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2017, 07:53:57 AM »
I use 250 grain tc shockwaves with the superglide sabots pushed by 110 grains of Pyrodex select.  Have killed a few elk and it is very effective.  German musket caps also.  I shoot the tc black diamond xr......great gun....I own 4. 

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Re: elk load advice for TC Black Diamond
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2017, 01:51:19 PM »
I use 250 grain tc shockwaves with the superglide sabots pushed by 110 grains of Pyrodex select.  Have killed a few elk and it is very effective.  German musket caps also.  I shoot the tc black diamond xr......great gun....I own 4.

Great thank you. I've had a few people now recommend loose powder instead of pellets. Looks like I'll be doing some experimenting.

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Re: elk load advice for TC Black Diamond
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2017, 03:13:56 PM »
120 grains pyrodex, 400 grain Hjarvester hard cast lead, German musket caps.    I love this load out of my black Diamond, but the elk hate it.   
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