silverstreak

I got my White Ultra Mag about 2 weeks ago and just was able to get out this past Saturday and shoot a muzzle loader for the first time. I was a little aprehensive because I had no experience at all in loading or firing one. Well, I must say, everything went really well with no problems what so ever. The rifle came with 20 460 grain conicle bullets. I bought some 245 grain Powerbelt bullets along with APP tf powder and CCI #11 magnum primers. I started with 80 grains of powder and the 460 grain bullets at 25 yards. All 3 rounds were in the bull. I then got brave and set a target at 100 yards. Using the same load and bullet the group was about 6 inches and about 7 inches below the bull. Does that sound about the right trajectory for that weight bullet? I then increased my powder to 90 grains and the next few rounds were about 2 inches higher. I then tried the 245 grain Powerbelts with 90 grains of powder. They were about the same height as the 460 grain but about 3 inches to the right. This seems kind of wierd to me but maybe it was because I had fired about 15 rounds and the barrel was getting warm. All in all I really enjoyed it and will do it again real soon. I was amazed how much less recoil with the lighter bullet. I have only the iluminated iron sights that came with the rifle but plan to install a scope with detachable mounts to sight it in since I cannot use a scope in Oregon. Any input from you experienced ml shooters would be appreciated. What do you think of my powder and cap selection? What do you think of Powerbelt bullets for deer hunting?