Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Firearms Forum > Black Powder
 Should I try a heavier bullet? >

Should I try a heavier bullet?

Black Powder Ask opinions of other hunters on new technology, gear, and the methods of blackpowder hunting.

Should I try a heavier bullet?

Old 10-10-2003, 08:38 AM
  #1  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lafayette, IN
Posts: 67
Default Should I try a heavier bullet?

I am going to PA to bowhunt during the muzzleloader season and may take my Knight Wolverine since I have two doe tags. I have done a little reading on here and it seems that a lot of you are shooting heavier bullets than I am used to. I am currently shooting 100 grain pyrodex pellets with a 240 grain hornady sabot. I haven' t shot yet this year but am wondering if I should try a heavier bullet?
BradAnthony11 is offline  
Old 10-11-2003, 12:01 AM
  #2  
Fork Horn
 
trac209's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location:
Posts: 339
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

If it ain' t broke don' t fix it.
trac209 is offline  
Old 10-11-2003, 11:18 PM
  #3  
 
RandyWakeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location:
Posts: 185
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

Like trac209 alluded to, you might want to shoot your gun and record some groups this year before considering doing much of anything else.
RandyWakeman is offline  
Old 10-14-2003, 12:07 AM
  #4  
Nontypical Buck
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 3,516
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

That 240 gr. will do the job. Good luck on your hunt.
handloader1 is offline  
Old 10-14-2003, 08:43 AM
  #5  
Dominant Buck
 
cayugad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

I agree, if it shoots that load fine, then I would not mess with it. I am sure that the round you are shooting fine will take a deer down. You might want to shoot a few groups to see if the gun is still dead on, and try some other loads. But I would stick with what the gun likes. Good Luck this year.
cayugad is offline  
Old 10-14-2003, 08:45 AM
  #6  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lafayette, IN
Posts: 67
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

I will definently shoot it and make sure it is on before hunting with it.
BradAnthony11 is offline  
Old 10-14-2003, 10:47 PM
  #7  
Boone & Crockett
 
James B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
Posts: 11,474
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

I shoot the 300 grain Hornady XTP but that is just because its the first thing I tried in it and it shot 1 1/2- 3 inch groups at 100 yards everytime.
James B is offline  
Old 10-15-2003, 06:11 PM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: somewhere, montana
Posts: 78
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

if i may ask, what would be acceptable groups to hunt with? esspecially considering the heavyer bullets?
flatheader is offline  
Old 10-16-2003, 06:51 AM
  #9  
Spike
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lafayette, IN
Posts: 67
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

Not sure, the more I think about it the more I just want to stick with the bow all week.
BradAnthony11 is offline  
Old 10-16-2003, 05:58 PM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: va USA
Posts: 580
Default RE: Should I try a heavier bullet?

I think PA is flintlock only during the muzzleloader season. You may want to check before taking your wolverine.
popeye is offline  

Quick Reply: Should I try a heavier bullet?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.