ORIGINAL: ArnieTX

Hi

1st timer here with my first ML, always borrowed one before this.

I'm heading to Southern New Mexico to hunt mule deer this year and need advice on how to set this gun up. Terrain will be hilly and open. Not too many trees.

I've been studying diff bullets. In the past have used Speer (TC Hawken) and last year used a Powerbelt (250gr) in a Remmington inline. I'd like to find a bullet that will put a big muley down fast but still be able to shoot 100+ yards. Also, will be hunting whitetail in Texas once I return so I'm guessing whatever works for the larger Muley will be fine for whitetail.

I bought some pyrodex pellets but will be moving to powder form so I can tweak my load. I plan to hunt and shoot a lot in the next few years so I don't want to have to spend a ton of money on high dollar bullets. So, if I can find a good round for Mule deer that will work for my whitetails and shoots 100 yards accuratly and is a good value--well, that would be great.

I appreciate all advice.

Thanks