Anyone use just a lead ball?

[Fastass350]

Does everyone use the fancy bullets...or does anyone still use the old school rough round lead ball?  I've always used the old lead ball, but never had to rely on it's accuracy way out there.  Just curious on your thoughts, if I should switch or not.

[Kowsrule30]

I like conicals myself.... My Dad likes sabots..... Get a few different kinds and burn some powder to see what you like.....

[MADMAX]

When I had my TC I used round ball lube and patch and they did the trick

[CP]

I’ve pretty much given up hunting with my ball shooter.  Not because of the weapon’s effectiveness, it’s just so darn heavy to pack around.

[Sabotloader]

Does everyone use the fancy bullets...or does anyone still use the old school rough round lead ball?  I've always used the old lead ball, but never had to rely on it's accuracy way out there.  Just curious on your thoughts, if I should switch or not.

I shoot lead balls at Rhondy shoots and that is about it...  or for plinking around at the farm - pretty cheap shooting that way

[C-Money]

Pennsylvania required a patched round ball and a flint lock for ever! Saw many deer effectively taken. I think PA has now allowed modern projectiles but still requires a flint lock.

[WSU]

I use them for target practice but not hunting.

[Nilehunter]

 

I’ve pretty much given up hunting with my ball shooter.  Not because of the weapon’s effectiveness, it’s just so darn heavy to pack around.

[teanawayslayer]

I use my round balls to make babies.  Not for muzzle loading, all sabots for me!

[lonedave]

Yep.  I'll be using my .62 T/C Hawken with patch round ball again come September.

[Slenk]

Yep.  I'll be using my .62 T/C Hawken with patch round ball again come September.

bigger the balls the better.
.58 or .62 work for me

[The100Road]

I’ve pretty much given up hunting with my ball shooter.  Not because of the weapon’s effectiveness, it’s just so darn heavy to pack around.

Why can I not stop laughing at this comment?