Post by: dune on June 19, 2015, 09:18:46 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on June 19, 2015, 09:26:59 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 19, 2015, 09:29:19 AM
Easier-loading sabots – even in tight bores
Design reduces required ramrod pressure
100% copper bullets with polymer tips
Mushrooms into six razor-edge cutting petals
290 gr
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 19, 2015, 09:29:29 AM
300 grains is a good place to start developing a load. What gun?
Post by: jimbow on June 20, 2015, 05:44:33 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 20, 2015, 06:10:43 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on June 21, 2015, 02:51:22 PM
What is the best bullet weight for elk out of my 50
Barnes bullets are excellent bullets, although I am not real fond of the pointy style bullets. Shooting a bullet with ML speeds I much prefer a bullet with more frontal area to increase the felt impact on the animal. If I were trying to harvest out beyond 200 yards then the pointy style bullet with the higher BC certainly could have an advantage.
I would still suggest that the Bloodline .458x275 is the best all around bullet (deer-elk) out there. But... in todays world not all rifles can load them - the new CVA's have very tight bores and there are not a lot of options for the .458 sabots you might use. Also the 300 gr. Bloodline is a sure elk shooter.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.knightrifles.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F07%2FBloodline-50-Cal-275-Grain-Muzzleloader-Bullets.jpg&hash=cafc5d972cef0c42bf41002dbf4cc617193b170a)
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Knight-Rifles-Bloodline-.50-Caliber-Segmenting-Expansion-Muzzleloader-Bullets-20-Pack/productDetail/Bullets-and-Sabots/prod999901366962/cat100013
Just something to think about...
Post by: jeffitz on June 21, 2015, 02:59:32 PM
Post by: floatinghat on June 24, 2015, 01:07:02 PM
I am considering the Barnes original 400gr, I would like a single bullet for my Knight and T/C Renegade (1/48). My eyes aren't trained enough for much beyond a 100-125yr shot. I took my cow elk 2 years ago at 108yds with a 275gr Bloodline and my 2014 BT with the same bullet at 20yds. The BT was a pencil hole but he dropped like a box of rocks, same with the Cow (neck shot). If I can't find something the shoots well from both guns I will stick with the BL or maybe Barnes in the Knight and 385gr GP for the T/C.
Post by: Damnimissed on June 24, 2015, 07:25:50 PM
Did the Bloodline shed its pedals on either?
I am considering the Barnes original 400gr, I would like a single bullet for my Knight and T/C Renegade (1/48). My eyes aren't trained enough for much beyond a 100-125yr shot. I took my cow elk 2 years ago at 108yds with a 275gr Bloodline and my 2014 BT with the same bullet at 20yds. The BT was a pencil hole but he dropped like a box of rocks, same with the Cow (neck shot). If I can't find something the shoots well from both guns I will stick with the BL or maybe Barnes in the Knight and 385gr GP for the T/C.
Post by: floatinghat on June 24, 2015, 11:04:47 PM
Post by: PyroBlack on July 01, 2015, 07:39:02 PM
Post by: Smoke on July 02, 2015, 11:26:46 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 02, 2015, 11:33:33 AM
Post by: theleo on July 03, 2015, 10:51:32 AM
Smoke, remember that elk have a much, much thicker hide than deer. A bullet that can pass through a deer and go on to the next county might not bust through an elk's shoulder :twocents:Less of an issue if you don't shoot an elk through the shoulders. Seems there's a large area back of the scapula that doesn't require a super bullet to get the job done.
Post by: Jburke on July 11, 2015, 06:05:10 PM
While this is true, sometimes stuff happens and having something a little more advanced than a round ball can make a big differenceSmoke, remember that elk have a much, much thicker hide than deer. A bullet that can pass through a deer and go on to the next county might not bust through an elk's shoulder :twocents:Less of an issue if you don't shoot an elk through the shoulders. Seems there's a large area back of the scapula that doesn't require a super bullet to get the job done.