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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Fastass350 on June 20, 2011, 08:39:28 AM

Title: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: Fastass350 on June 20, 2011, 08:39:28 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: Kowsrule30 on June 20, 2011, 10:35:25 AM: I like conicals myself.... My Dad likes sabots..... Get a few different kinds and burn some powder to see what you like.....
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: MADMAX on June 20, 2011, 10:36:41 AM: When I had my TC I used round ball lube and patch and they did the trick
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: CP on June 20, 2011, 10:42:01 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: Sabotloader on June 20, 2011, 03:06:31 PM: Quote from: Fastass350 on June 20, 2011, 08:39:28 AM
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
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: C-Money on June 20, 2011, 03:55:49 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: WSU on June 21, 2011, 02:38:42 PM: I use them for target practice but not hunting.
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Post by: Nilehunter on June 21, 2011, 04:54:25 PM: :yeah:
Quote from: CP on June 20, 2011, 10:42:01 AM
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.
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 21, 2011, 06:13:07 PM: I use my round balls to make babies. :chuckle: Not for muzzle loading, all sabots for me!
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: lonedave on June 21, 2011, 09:37:45 PM: Yep. I'll be using my .62 T/C Hawken with patch round ball again come September.
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: Slenk on June 22, 2011, 07:04:53 PM: Quote from: lonedave on June 21, 2011, 09:37:45 PM
Yep. I'll be using my .62 T/C Hawken with patch round ball again come September.
:tup:
bigger the balls the better.
.58 or .62 work for me
Title: Re: Anyone use just a lead ball?
Post by: The100Road on June 22, 2011, 07:10:17 PM: Quote from: CP on June 20, 2011, 10:42:01 AM
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?