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Offline zwickeyman

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Best Conical for Elk
« on: October 09, 2022, 05:23:06 PM »
Since I just move to Idaho I need to get rid of my Harvestor 300 grainers and use an all lead Conical. Any suggestions would be very helpful

Thanks, Dave
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Re: Best Conical for Elk
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2022, 06:37:57 PM »
440 grain Parker Hydracon. I promise you won’t be disappointed. They are extremely accurate and penetrate DEEP. Also, they are made in Idaho.

https://parkerproductionsinc.com/collections/hydra-con/products/50-cal-440-gr-hydra-con

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Re: Best Conical for Elk
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2022, 07:34:08 PM »
Thanks I'll check them out
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Re: Best Conical for Elk
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2022, 07:09:57 PM »
Thanks I'll check them out

I have found the Bull Shop .503x400 LGP has worked very effectively for me and several friends'



Dan's web site is somewhat difficult to navigate - if you have any problems let me know.

This LGP was recovered from an elk shot at 180 yards





We are shooting this with 90 grains of T7 and using a MMP 50 cal. Ballistic sub-bridge as a wad.

https://mmpsabots.com/store/50-cal-bbsb-ballistic-bridge-sub-base50-pcs/

And yes these are legal in Idaho because they are not attached to the bullet.

Keep shooting muzzleloaders - They are a blast!!

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Re: Best Conical for Elk
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2022, 01:54:28 PM »
I will give a plug for Bullshop’s lead conical. I’ve used them in a 50 cal white muzzleloader and also in a 54 cal TC Renegade. Wool wad and sub base. Have shot 1 cow and one 5x5 rag horn bull. Bullets preformed awesome.

 


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