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Muzzleloader Hunting
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<blockquote data-quote="ENCORE" data-source="post: 1529775" data-attributes="member: 33046"><p>300yds is <u>really</u> pushing it and that 250gr bullet's energy is dropping off extremely fast, even with max charges. It would require a perfect POI. Beyond 300yds, your rifle with that bullet does not have enough energy and I'd advise you to not be taking those type of hunting shots at game. Shooting just 2 pellets reduces your affective bullet energy even less and shots should not be taken to 300yds.</p><p></p><p>Way to many hunters think that shots to 200yds and beyond is easily done. That is not the case and MANY variables come in to play, wind being the largest variable. At 200yds a 10mph cross wind will change the POI 11". That's enough to end up with a gut shot animal or even a total miss. At 300yds, that's a 27" wind deflection.</p><p>I'd advise anyone, regardless of what rifle they shoot, if they plan on taking 200yd shots at game, practice, practice, practice. Then repeat. Its one thing to set on a bench with a lead sled, or front rest and rear bag, where you have all the time in the world. Its another when anticipation, excitement and hunting conditions present itself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ENCORE, post: 1529775, member: 33046"] 300yds is [U]really[/U] pushing it and that 250gr bullet's energy is dropping off extremely fast, even with max charges. It would require a perfect POI. Beyond 300yds, your rifle with that bullet does not have enough energy and I'd advise you to not be taking those type of hunting shots at game. Shooting just 2 pellets reduces your affective bullet energy even less and shots should not be taken to 300yds. Way to many hunters think that shots to 200yds and beyond is easily done. That is not the case and MANY variables come in to play, wind being the largest variable. At 200yds a 10mph cross wind will change the POI 11". That's enough to end up with a gut shot animal or even a total miss. At 300yds, that's a 27" wind deflection. I'd advise anyone, regardless of what rifle they shoot, if they plan on taking 200yd shots at game, practice, practice, practice. Then repeat. Its one thing to set on a bench with a lead sled, or front rest and rear bag, where you have all the time in the world. Its another when anticipation, excitement and hunting conditions present itself. [/QUOTE]
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