Post by: Rodney107 on June 12, 2021, 11:10:24 AM
Post by: Sabotloader on June 12, 2021, 11:32:00 AM
Daughter drew a youth muzzy cow tag. Fairly new to muzzy hunting shes currently shooting 60 grains and a 385 grain great plains conical. All shots will be under 100 yards any suggestions on different bullet or powder or will current set up be ok. Thanks
Questions...
Which state are you hunting in? I assume Washington but not sure
Which rifle will she be shooting?
Which powder might she be shooting
Which ignition 209 or cap?
Hope you do not mind the questions?
Post by: Dan-o on June 12, 2021, 11:42:35 AM
I would opine, but I will leave it to the expert.
Post by: Rainier10 on June 12, 2021, 11:43:15 AM
Post by: Rodney107 on June 12, 2021, 12:15:28 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on June 12, 2021, 02:10:59 PM
Shes shooting the t c northwest explorer 1-48 twist. Pyrodex ffg. And cap
Believe me Rodney - I am not an expert at all just a long time shooter of ML's.
With the additional information that you provided I would say it will do the job just fine at the range you suggested.
Good luck to her and you especially if you get to pack it out!! :)
mike
Post by: Rodney107 on June 12, 2021, 08:44:49 PM
Post by: Harleysboss on June 14, 2021, 11:04:32 AM
Post by: Rodney107 on June 16, 2021, 10:56:56 AM
Post by: Sabotloader on June 16, 2021, 12:05:37 PM
No haven't tried patched RB out of it yet. I've read mixed results on them so never gave them a shot. Might have to pick some up and try them out
If your daughter is comfortable with your mentioned load and bullet - I certainly would not go backwards to a PRB.
There are other lighter bullets she might use also. Especially since you are in Washington which does not require a lead conical.
Post by: Rodney107 on June 16, 2021, 06:25:51 PM
Post by: Rodney107 on June 16, 2021, 06:32:32 PM
Post by: chukar58 on June 16, 2021, 08:24:17 PM
Post by: Harleysboss on June 17, 2021, 07:31:18 PM
Post by: Sabotloader on June 18, 2021, 10:35:41 AM
Let me be more clear. I'm in no way suggesting going backwards on the round ball suggestion. I forgot to say PRACTICING with a prb would be more cost effective and less recoil. More shooting, less abuse= better shooting and confidence for young shooters...heck many adults could benefit from it. Conicals aint cheap! And they do have a fair bit of felt recoil. So put out the fires, no hot oil bathes needed here :chuckle: Listen to Sabotloader, he wont steer you wrong.
HB is correct for just shooting and getting the feel of the rifle the PRB can be a less expensive way to shoot. And really is not a bad thought other than the learning curve that goes with shooting a PRB
The 1-48 twist is the bigger concern when shooting something other than a full bore 50 cal. bullet. You are really hampered in the length of the bullet you can stabilize.
R107 at one time I shot a lot of 1-48 twist Renegades - they really surprised me what they might do in a hunting situation. A 50 cal. lead conical does allow you to be darn accurate and most of them have a very effective Terminal Performance especially in the range you have indicated with the powder load you have mentioned.
I would add and suggest to you that the 1/48 will shoot sabots and more modern projectiles not that they would provide a much greater Terminal Performance in the 100 yard range the the conical you are suggesting.
This shows a target shot with 1-48 twist TC Renegade and a 300 grain Hornady XTP and sabot...
(https://i.postimg.cc/xdNDPnPd/Renegade1.jpg)
Post by: Rodney107 on June 18, 2021, 10:05:45 PM