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Muzzleloader Hunting
Need Load Data for Barnes Expander MZ
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<blockquote data-quote="WRG" data-source="post: 286813" data-attributes="member: 13638"><p>I wish I could tell you what the recommended twist rate is on the 325 MZ bullet is but I just don't know However, If it were me I would shoot the 250gr MRX or the 250 gr TMZ. They are both boat tailed with a polymere tip and will give you the best accuracy down range. They work best in a 28 twist. The difference between the two is the MRX bullet has a higher BC hence; Maximum Range X-bullet. Throw out the Barnes sabot and use a Harvester HP sabot designed for a boat tail bullet. Your limited on powder choice as it is not a 209 ignition so the 777 or FFG blackpowder would be best. I would start at 90 grains by volume and work it up but don't exceed 120 grains as it is not a magnum rifle and the pressures will be to high. I think you will find that 100 -110 grains of 777 will give you the best performance. I would work it up in 5 grain increments. Don't waist your money buying Blackhorn 209 as it is designed for the 209 ignition only! To bad because it is a awesome powder. </p><p> </p><p>Hope I was of some help and good luck on your hunting trip.</p><p> </p><p>Keep the smoke low!</p><p> </p><p>WRG</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WRG, post: 286813, member: 13638"] I wish I could tell you what the recommended twist rate is on the 325 MZ bullet is but I just don't know However, If it were me I would shoot the 250gr MRX or the 250 gr TMZ. They are both boat tailed with a polymere tip and will give you the best accuracy down range. They work best in a 28 twist. The difference between the two is the MRX bullet has a higher BC hence; Maximum Range X-bullet. Throw out the Barnes sabot and use a Harvester HP sabot designed for a boat tail bullet. Your limited on powder choice as it is not a 209 ignition so the 777 or FFG blackpowder would be best. I would start at 90 grains by volume and work it up but don't exceed 120 grains as it is not a magnum rifle and the pressures will be to high. I think you will find that 100 -110 grains of 777 will give you the best performance. I would work it up in 5 grain increments. Don't waist your money buying Blackhorn 209 as it is designed for the 209 ignition only! To bad because it is a awesome powder. Hope I was of some help and good luck on your hunting trip. Keep the smoke low! WRG [/QUOTE]
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