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Long range muzzleloader for a noob
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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1204207" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>The RU had some barrel problems when it was "rushed to market". I know, I was given one to setup by/for its owner. Remington purchased the rifle back from him. He spent the extra for a BP Xpress and has been happy ever since.</p><p></p><p>I'm very familiar with the rifle (RU) and ignition system and do my best to keep up on a few owners. I know of three in my state that are getting outstanding accuracy at 300yds but, they're not using Remington's recommendations. They are shooting 3, T7M pellets and 300gr bullets. The same charge recommended for the UF Inc. rifles, which the RU uses the same ignition system. The heavier bullet stabilizes better at longer ranges from both these rifles.</p><p></p><p>It all depends on what you really want to do. The higher end rifles can shoot heavier charges with heavier bullets, thus giving you plenty of bullet energy at longer ranges. If you're recoil shy, then consider lighter loads/bullets/production rifles and you may have to shorten your maximum hunting shooting range. This is NOT to say that you can't use a production rifle with IT'S maximum charge and/or heavier bullets.</p><p>I know plenty of shooters, using 90grs of Swiss BP and 525gr bullets, that have harvested whitetail to 400yds. However, these shooters are well practiced.</p><p></p><p>Work with the RU may end up worth it. The new Cooper is rated for 200grs of BP or BP substitute (not BH209) and is a beautiful rifle. The Cooper's are running around $1,700 IIRC? However not many reports as yet.</p><p>Then there's the Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress rifles. Considerably more in price but, <u>exceptionally accurate </u>at long range....... and...... using saboted bullets. I own a BP Xpress myself and the rifle is more accurate than most people can shoot. Shooting 200 and 300yds with these rifles, using a QUALITY scope, is like a chip shot. However it takes an awful lot of practice.</p><p></p><p>They WILL shoot accurate at range using sabots:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/BarnesAddict/media/IMG_0263%20reduced%20resolution_zpsu6u7p15e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/BarnesAddict/IMG_0263%20reduced%20resolution_zpsu6u7p15e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>First time sending a 3-shot group at 500yds. Target witnessed and signed.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/BarnesAddict/media/IMG_0146_zpsf4kitrpl.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/BarnesAddict/IMG_0146_zpsf4kitrpl.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1204207, member: 33046"] The RU had some barrel problems when it was "rushed to market". I know, I was given one to setup by/for its owner. Remington purchased the rifle back from him. He spent the extra for a BP Xpress and has been happy ever since. I'm very familiar with the rifle (RU) and ignition system and do my best to keep up on a few owners. I know of three in my state that are getting outstanding accuracy at 300yds but, they're not using Remington's recommendations. They are shooting 3, T7M pellets and 300gr bullets. The same charge recommended for the UF Inc. rifles, which the RU uses the same ignition system. The heavier bullet stabilizes better at longer ranges from both these rifles. It all depends on what you really want to do. The higher end rifles can shoot heavier charges with heavier bullets, thus giving you plenty of bullet energy at longer ranges. If you're recoil shy, then consider lighter loads/bullets/production rifles and you may have to shorten your maximum hunting shooting range. This is NOT to say that you can't use a production rifle with IT'S maximum charge and/or heavier bullets. I know plenty of shooters, using 90grs of Swiss BP and 525gr bullets, that have harvested whitetail to 400yds. However, these shooters are well practiced. Work with the RU may end up worth it. The new Cooper is rated for 200grs of BP or BP substitute (not BH209) and is a beautiful rifle. The Cooper's are running around $1,700 IIRC? However not many reports as yet. Then there's the Ultimate Firearms Inc. BP Xpress rifles. Considerably more in price but, [U]exceptionally accurate [/U]at long range....... and...... using saboted bullets. I own a BP Xpress myself and the rifle is more accurate than most people can shoot. Shooting 200 and 300yds with these rifles, using a QUALITY scope, is like a chip shot. However it takes an awful lot of practice. They WILL shoot accurate at range using sabots: [URL=http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/BarnesAddict/media/IMG_0263%20reduced%20resolution_zpsu6u7p15e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/BarnesAddict/IMG_0263%20reduced%20resolution_zpsu6u7p15e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] First time sending a 3-shot group at 500yds. Target witnessed and signed. [URL=http://s1343.photobucket.com/user/BarnesAddict/media/IMG_0146_zpsf4kitrpl.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o800/BarnesAddict/IMG_0146_zpsf4kitrpl.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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