who uses 150 gr. of powder?

[deadwoodbuck]

I have been running 2- 60 gr pyrodex pellets with the polymer tipped boattail through my knight 54 cal.  8 years 6 dear two elk...and the patterns on the paper ain't that bd either.  I'm satisfied with the results.

[Dan-o]

My independent testing has now proven that my rifle prefers 100 grains to 150.

My stubborn streak is now wrestling with the possibility of shooting a less-than-maximum load.

[nontypical176]

Right after I got my knight bighorn a coyote was standing down by my apple tree, about midnight.  I loaded up with 150 grains of 777 pellets and fired away.  Looked like the fourth of July coming out the end of my barrel, and thats all I could see.  Lots of powder wasted.  I now shoot 100 grains loose and its much better, but haven't had time to get it 100% dialed in. 

That coyote was lucky I wanted to try out my new gun, and didn't grab my 22-250 instead.  Yep, I'm an idiot.

[bridgeman]

Interesting to read the posts of other muzzy loading experiences. But like the "ol Mr. Wakeman describes, every ML and person shooting it is different. Its all about trial and error,You just have to try various loads and grain sizes to meet your owns ML performance expectations on where you place on the target...Its just what I've come to learn anyways...

[stumprat]

My independent testing has now proven that my rifle prefers 100 grains to 150.

My stubborn streak is now wrestling with the possibility of shooting a less-than-maximum load.

I wouldn't worry too much about shooting less than maximum loads. You are not hunting with 209 primers. Too much powder can hinder the performance using #11, and musket caps.

[yelp]

My independent testing has now proven that my rifle prefers 100 grains to 150.

My stubborn streak is now wrestling with the possibility of shooting a less-than-maximum load.

I wouldn't worry too much about shooting less than maximum loads. You are not hunting with 209 primers. Too much powder can hinder the performance using #11, and musket caps.

I agree...my gun best performs with a 90 to 100gr load.