Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: shag on April 28, 2009, 08:53:02 PM

Title: Any projectile..........
Post by: shag on April 28, 2009, 08:53:02 PM: As alot of us now know Muzzleloader guys can now use any projectile in Washington State!!

Any of you tried any new ammo yet?

I bought some of these.

http://www.barnesbullets.com/products/muzzleloader/spit-fire-mz/
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: stumprat on April 28, 2009, 08:56:41 PM: Have you shot them yet? What's the price on them? Looks like a good bullet. Let us know what you think.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: cascademountainhunter on April 28, 2009, 08:57:44 PM: i think my dads goin to get some of those and try em out
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: whacker1 on April 28, 2009, 09:24:31 PM: ordered them, but haven't gotten a chance to shoot them yet.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: shag on April 28, 2009, 09:27:35 PM: I paid $18 for a 18pk.

*censored*t I've been paying $16 for a half case(12).

Haven't shot them yet. I hope to this weekend. :dunno:
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: stumprat on April 28, 2009, 09:32:05 PM: Cool, Post your results. I'm gonna try a few new loads and see if it's worth the switch too.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: callonetta on April 28, 2009, 09:45:04 PM: I just came back from the range, shooting the 50cal Bighorn I got from a co-worker. I started with the 250gr Precision Rifle's QT bullet over 90gr fffg T7 @ 100 yards was 4" low and 2" to the left with 3 shots about 3" circle and one flier 5" low center.
Moved to the Barnes Spit-Fire T-EZ FB 250gr, same powder and distance, 21/2" high and 1" left, 4 shots touching each other WOW!!!
This was my second time shooting muzzleloader ever!!!! rifle came with a Williams peep sight.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: Sneaky on April 30, 2009, 07:36:24 PM: whats the advantage to jacketed bullets? I've had great luck with my 348 gr. powerbelts
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: bobcat on April 30, 2009, 07:45:27 PM: You can get higher velocities without losing accuracy, plus they won't foul your barrel with lead.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: Pat/Rick on May 15, 2009, 09:57:25 PM: Cast my own bullets and roundballs.Traditional, the only thing in my camp.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: Moose Eyes on May 16, 2009, 10:25:43 AM: Guns are designed to shoot certain projectiles better than others. My White is designed to shoot long, heavy conicals so that is what I use with it. Because of that I won't be switching to a jackeded/copper bullet. If I owned a different gun I would consult the manufacturer to get an idea of what would shoot best out of it and that would be my starting point for working up a good hunting combination.

I recently ordered 100 custom 460 grain bullets from a gentleman up in Alaska. Total including shipping was $35.75.
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: bowhunterforever on June 19, 2009, 12:18:48 AM: Shag, How did the barnes bullets shoot and what caliber and gun are you shooting?
Title: Re: Any projectile..........
Post by: SHANE(WA) on June 19, 2009, 05:30:16 AM: The Barnes bullets are amazing out of my gun, touching groups at 100, penetration is 4 times better all weight retention. I have a Black diamond xl, using 90g of triple 7.