muzzleloard for black bear

brownhaired monarch · 07-22-2007, 09:03 PM

how do you guys feel about using a 50 cal muzzleloader for black bear at a bait station 25 yard shot. any suggestions will be appreciated, thank you

goos_blues · 07-22-2007, 09:56 PM

Should work pretty good I would think.

DannyD · 07-23-2007, 11:57 AM

Sounds like it should work.

jamiebuck · 07-23-2007, 12:47 PM

THEY ARE JUST AS GOOD AS A RIFFLE MY FRIEND TOOK A BEAR THIS YEAR IN NEWBRUNSWICK WITH A 50, CAL.M/L THE BEAR WENT 10YARDS , HE WAS USING A OMEGA WITH 100GR, 777, AND 295 GR AREO TIP P/B

dayna0306 · 07-23-2007, 05:53 PM

I shot one with a 50 cal. at 50 yards ,I could see the blood spraying out the side of him instantly.He piled up after a 40 yard run. Good luck

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StillHunter90 · 07-23-2007, 10:46 PM

Will work just fine for you.

Broek · 07-23-2007, 11:51 PM

I know people us the 50 cal. for elk and moose, so I'm sure it would be good for black bear.

bsurplus2003 · 07-25-2007, 12:30 PM

I use a 54 cal. but i have some friends that use 50's and they dont have any problems.
Brett

Broek · 07-25-2007, 08:32 PM

bsurplus - I shot a doe with a .54 last year at about 45 yards and can see why you like it. Bang-flop!

billybob1234 · 07-26-2007, 01:13 AM

as long as you have good shot placement you'll have one dead bear