Post by Bullshop on Apr 29, 2022 20:24:13 GMT -7
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So I am fairly new to muzzle-loading and I am trying to find a bullet and load that will work in OR for Antelope and Deer... I have a 2019 CVA Optima rifle, I have a found a very good load for Washington state that is super accurate with 209 primers. However with my 11 points in Oregon I think its time to apply for a muzzleloader tag!!!
Any help and recommendations would be great! I was hoping for a 300 ish grain or less bullet to try and maximize my effective range.
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Do you realize that in 50 caliber a 300 grain bullet is very short so will range poorly . It will loos velocity at a higher rate so drop will be greater and energy lower than a heavier bullet with higher BC at all ranges . If as you said you want to maximize your effective range in 50 caliber a 300 grain bullet is a poor choice.
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I did not! I am pretty new to muzzle-loading... I would like your recommendations!
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What does Oregon legal mean ? What is your rifling twist rate ? What bullet diameter ?
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I will have to get you that info tomorrow, I am not home at the moment...
So I am fairly new to muzzle-loading and I am trying to find a bullet and load that will work in OR for Antelope and Deer... I have a 2019 CVA Optima rifle, I have a found a very good load for Washington state that is super accurate with 209 primers. However with my 11 points in Oregon I think its time to apply for a muzzleloader tag!!!
Any help and recommendations would be great! I was hoping for a 300 ish grain or less bullet to try and maximize my effective range.
answer---
Do you realize that in 50 caliber a 300 grain bullet is very short so will range poorly . It will loos velocity at a higher rate so drop will be greater and energy lower than a heavier bullet with higher BC at all ranges . If as you said you want to maximize your effective range in 50 caliber a 300 grain bullet is a poor choice.
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I did not! I am pretty new to muzzle-loading... I would like your recommendations!
re reply
What does Oregon legal mean ? What is your rifling twist rate ? What bullet diameter ?
re re reply
I will have to get you that info tomorrow, I am not home at the moment...