wildcat westerner
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Hello, we are trying for quality hunts in New Mexico for muzzleloading. Everyone has some experience in our group except me. I know that rules require iron sights now in New Mexico. My experience is with target shooting to long range with center fire rifles, and I had been a senior member of the P&Y club years ago as a bowhunter.. I have read there are extremely expensive ML rifle available and am curious as to accuracy requirements for these ML,weapons where 300 yards would be a long shot for most hunters, especially with iron sights.
Long ago I was allowed to shoot a Sharps rifle with its special globe front sight and vernier rear sight mounted on the wrist. I was amazed at its accuracy.
Now I would wish to learn about modern developments with regard to a ML rifle capable of accuracy for Mule Deer. I have seen lots of opinions on U Tube and wish to rely on the members of this forum to give me their experienced opinions.
As to sights: the Williams western seems impressive to me. Would there be any practical advantage to 300 yards with using a vernier sight mounted on the wrist of the stock! Due to the sighting radius?
As to bullets: apparently there are bullets made that fit the barrel without a sabot and are easier to reload for a second,or more, shot. If I choose a 45 caliber for deer, which bullet would you recommend for accuracy in that caliber? I assume all these bullets are made of soft lead and should expand significantly on impact.
Thank you in advance,
WW
Long ago I was allowed to shoot a Sharps rifle with its special globe front sight and vernier rear sight mounted on the wrist. I was amazed at its accuracy.
Now I would wish to learn about modern developments with regard to a ML rifle capable of accuracy for Mule Deer. I have seen lots of opinions on U Tube and wish to rely on the members of this forum to give me their experienced opinions.
As to sights: the Williams western seems impressive to me. Would there be any practical advantage to 300 yards with using a vernier sight mounted on the wrist of the stock! Due to the sighting radius?
As to bullets: apparently there are bullets made that fit the barrel without a sabot and are easier to reload for a second,or more, shot. If I choose a 45 caliber for deer, which bullet would you recommend for accuracy in that caliber? I assume all these bullets are made of soft lead and should expand significantly on impact.
Thank you in advance,
WW