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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1300271" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>I <u>HIGHLY</u> suggest you consider using a bullet other than a powerbelt. I'm not saying that a powerbelt may not kill an elk, but there are way to many variables with them, along with to many horror stories of lost game. Those horror stories are not all from poorly placed shots either. One type bullet only functions between "X and Y" fps, where the next only functions between "A and B" fps. Drive one too hard and it will splatter on impact. Drive another and it will pencil through. Hit a heavy bone and plan on a long tracking job and possibly a lost animal. Behind the counter guys are just that and will sell you anything. The last person you should to take advice from, is someone who is, or has been, sponsored by powerbelt.</p><p></p><p>I'll suggest to you again that powerbelt bullets are just not used in competition, at least not over once, and always by a new shooter. <u>Now competitions do not necessarily represent a bullet's energy, but they do represent a bullet's accuracy capabilities.</u> Having shot the matches at the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association (NMLRA), you will not find serious shooters using powerbelt bullets, short of a first time shooter. Once he/she identifies that the bullet isn't being shot by anyone else and ends up with a very low score, if they plan on returning they find another more accurate bullet.</p><p>NOTE: Equipment lists showing bullets used are available.</p><p></p><p>If you want to maintain energy and velocity, <u>premium</u> bullets of 290 to 300grs will give you want you want/need, and shooting BH209 with charges of 110 to 120grs volume will get you there. Swabbing between shots is generally never required when using BH209, so a follow up shot can be made quickly. Magnum 209 primers are recommended by Western when using BH209 and NEVER primers designated for muzzleloaders. <a href="http://www.blackhorn209.com/" target="_blank">http://www.blackhorn209.com/</a></p><p> <a href="http://barnesbullets.com/muzzleloaders/spit-fire-t-ez/" target="_blank">Spit-Fire T-EZ | Barnes Bullets</a></p><p></p><p>I've shot muzzleloaders since 1973, almost exclusively and just about every bullet that has came down the road. If I waited 18 years for an elk tag or 15 years for an antelope tag, believe me, the last bullet I would consider would be a powerbelt. And most definitely not for shots to 200yds or beyond.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1300271, member: 33046"] I [U]HIGHLY[/U] suggest you consider using a bullet other than a powerbelt. I'm not saying that a powerbelt may not kill an elk, but there are way to many variables with them, along with to many horror stories of lost game. Those horror stories are not all from poorly placed shots either. One type bullet only functions between "X and Y" fps, where the next only functions between "A and B" fps. Drive one too hard and it will splatter on impact. Drive another and it will pencil through. Hit a heavy bone and plan on a long tracking job and possibly a lost animal. Behind the counter guys are just that and will sell you anything. The last person you should to take advice from, is someone who is, or has been, sponsored by powerbelt. I'll suggest to you again that powerbelt bullets are just not used in competition, at least not over once, and always by a new shooter. [U]Now competitions do not necessarily represent a bullet's energy, but they do represent a bullet's accuracy capabilities.[/U] Having shot the matches at the National Muzzleloading Rifle Association (NMLRA), you will not find serious shooters using powerbelt bullets, short of a first time shooter. Once he/she identifies that the bullet isn't being shot by anyone else and ends up with a very low score, if they plan on returning they find another more accurate bullet. NOTE: Equipment lists showing bullets used are available. If you want to maintain energy and velocity, [U]premium[/U] bullets of 290 to 300grs will give you want you want/need, and shooting BH209 with charges of 110 to 120grs volume will get you there. Swabbing between shots is generally never required when using BH209, so a follow up shot can be made quickly. Magnum 209 primers are recommended by Western when using BH209 and NEVER primers designated for muzzleloaders. [url]http://www.blackhorn209.com/[/url] [url=http://barnesbullets.com/muzzleloaders/spit-fire-t-ez/]Spit-Fire T-EZ | Barnes Bullets[/url] I've shot muzzleloaders since 1973, almost exclusively and just about every bullet that has came down the road. If I waited 18 years for an elk tag or 15 years for an antelope tag, believe me, the last bullet I would consider would be a powerbelt. And most definitely not for shots to 200yds or beyond. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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