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Muzzleloader Pass Through Bullets and SD
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 1398954" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>I purchased a Sig Sauer Kilo 2000 last year, and it gives me the horizontal range and will range an elk out to about 800 yards. That, combined with a Ballistic Reticle Nikon scope, lets me aim right on out to 200 meters. </p><p></p><p>I read guys on other forums that are shooting Sharps Pedersoli Black Powder 45-120 rifles with 1:20 twist and 500 gr. bullets. They routinely drop bison at 200 to 300 yards. Seems like we should be able to do the same to elk. Part of the problem is that muzzleloaders have been standardized with 1:28 twist barrels, which handle up to about 350 gr. bullets fine, but not the heavier bullets. That twist and weight work great on deer, but not that well on elk. I am convinced that a sectional density of .280 or better is optimum for penetration. There isn't a popular muzzleloader bullet on the market that has that high a sectional density. My .458 405 gr. bullets come close, and I've had the best results with them. Four elk DRT and one that went 50 yards. </p><p></p><p>I'm considering having a custom barrel built for my Encore in 1:20 twist. I'm a little spoiled with the 30" 1:26 barrel on my Kahnke, and haven't found anyone who makes one that long for the Encore.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 1398954, member: 29323"] I purchased a Sig Sauer Kilo 2000 last year, and it gives me the horizontal range and will range an elk out to about 800 yards. That, combined with a Ballistic Reticle Nikon scope, lets me aim right on out to 200 meters. I read guys on other forums that are shooting Sharps Pedersoli Black Powder 45-120 rifles with 1:20 twist and 500 gr. bullets. They routinely drop bison at 200 to 300 yards. Seems like we should be able to do the same to elk. Part of the problem is that muzzleloaders have been standardized with 1:28 twist barrels, which handle up to about 350 gr. bullets fine, but not the heavier bullets. That twist and weight work great on deer, but not that well on elk. I am convinced that a sectional density of .280 or better is optimum for penetration. There isn't a popular muzzleloader bullet on the market that has that high a sectional density. My .458 405 gr. bullets come close, and I've had the best results with them. Four elk DRT and one that went 50 yards. I'm considering having a custom barrel built for my Encore in 1:20 twist. I'm a little spoiled with the 30" 1:26 barrel on my Kahnke, and haven't found anyone who makes one that long for the Encore. [/QUOTE]
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