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Muzzleloader Hunting
Question. . . .44 or .45 cal. bullets ? ? ?
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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1068401" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>I've owned and shot Encore platform rifles since they hit the market. I only shot the Barnes TEZ or TMZ bullets from them, except for expanders for a time.</p><p> </p><p>Here's my 2¢........ Bullets can be great bullets but, it has to have the proper sabot and the larger the bullet and thinner the sabot the better. I remember back in the day, when sabots started catching on. I bought sabots and shot .44 240 and then 300gr XTP bullets and the sabots were thick in a .50 barrel, which created a few problems. Once the .45 bullets and sabots started showing up, there were much fewer problems and it was much easier to determine an accurate charge.</p><p> </p><p>I'm in no way saying that .44 bullets won't shoot and/or shoot great. Its been my experience that the thinner the sabot, the better.</p><p> </p><p>Encore platform rifles......... 75grs WEIGHT of BH209 and a Barnes 250gr TMZ is an unstoppable combination. I used it since BH hit the market and have taken countless whitetails with it.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck with your rifle</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1068401, member: 33046"] I've owned and shot Encore platform rifles since they hit the market. I only shot the Barnes TEZ or TMZ bullets from them, except for expanders for a time. Here's my 2¢........ Bullets can be great bullets but, it has to have the proper sabot and the larger the bullet and thinner the sabot the better. I remember back in the day, when sabots started catching on. I bought sabots and shot .44 240 and then 300gr XTP bullets and the sabots were thick in a .50 barrel, which created a few problems. Once the .45 bullets and sabots started showing up, there were much fewer problems and it was much easier to determine an accurate charge. I'm in no way saying that .44 bullets won't shoot and/or shoot great. Its been my experience that the thinner the sabot, the better. Encore platform rifles......... 75grs WEIGHT of BH209 and a Barnes 250gr TMZ is an unstoppable combination. I used it since BH hit the market and have taken countless whitetails with it. Good luck with your rifle [/QUOTE]
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