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Muzzleloader Hunting
Need help! Buying my first ML
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<blockquote data-quote="pooldoc" data-source="post: 1449509" data-attributes="member: 53618"><p>I have been hunting elk since 1962. Started with the old 30 06 and switched in later years to a customized Ruger Number 1 in 300 WM. About 20 years ago I turned to Muzzle loading. In my humble opinion 500 yds is a stretch for the 300, much less a MZ using any of the blackpowder substitutes. Not enough retained energy to do the job. Yes there are guys out there that can make a hit at that range with a smokeless MZ, but it takes a person willing to spend a lot of range time under all types of conditions and ranges to be make it work. You can't get that type of experience at the local gun club. The elk is a wonderful trophy and I hate to see people flinging lead at those long ranges and wounding animals just because they read about it in a book or magazine. If you decide to go that route enroll in one of Len's classes and be willing to spend the time, energy and money to do it right.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pooldoc, post: 1449509, member: 53618"] I have been hunting elk since 1962. Started with the old 30 06 and switched in later years to a customized Ruger Number 1 in 300 WM. About 20 years ago I turned to Muzzle loading. In my humble opinion 500 yds is a stretch for the 300, much less a MZ using any of the blackpowder substitutes. Not enough retained energy to do the job. Yes there are guys out there that can make a hit at that range with a smokeless MZ, but it takes a person willing to spend a lot of range time under all types of conditions and ranges to be make it work. You can't get that type of experience at the local gun club. The elk is a wonderful trophy and I hate to see people flinging lead at those long ranges and wounding animals just because they read about it in a book or magazine. If you decide to go that route enroll in one of Len's classes and be willing to spend the time, energy and money to do it right. [/QUOTE]
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