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Big Game Hunting => Muzzleloader Hunting => Topic started by: Outdoor Quest on September 12, 2011, 09:48:58 AM

Title: Sight In my T/C .50 cal
Post by: Outdoor Quest on September 12, 2011, 09:48:58 AM: I am sighting in my 1973 T/C .50.

I notice that, as I shoot T/C maxi hunters (320 grain) that I have great difficulty hitting the target after shooting several rounds.

It would seem so far that I can get good groups with 80 grains of Pyrodex RS but am conerned that that load won't be good enough on elk. When I go up to 90 grains and 100grains my rounds won't group.

The Pyrodex is about 3 years old and has been kept in a cool dry spot the whole time.

Would appreciate some suggestions.

Also, how often should I clean the bore at the range?

Should I shoot a few rounds and let the barrel cool considerably before shooting again.

Thanks in advance.

Blake
Title: Re: Sight In my T/C .50 cal
Post by: Dirty Mike on September 12, 2011, 10:17:46 AM: new powder also 80grns is plenty for elk
Title: Re: Sight In my T/C .50 cal
Post by: Outdoor Quest on September 12, 2011, 10:27:55 AM: Thank you Sir!
Title: Re: Sight In my T/C .50 cal
Post by: TopOfTheFoodChain on September 12, 2011, 12:40:36 PM: 80 grains is plenty with that size bullet. Be sure to use bore butter. When target practicing with any of my muzzleloaders I always use one "spit" patch between shots. It seems to keep my groups consistent all day long without having to have a shiny barrel between shots.
Title: Re: Sight In my T/C .50 cal
Post by: Whitelightning on September 12, 2011, 04:50:17 PM: 80gr is fine. The Maxi hunters are Pre-Lubed NO bore butter is needed nor is it recommended. Bore Butter was and is used to season a barrel, your TC barrel does not need seasoning.