well today was my first time with my Accura at the range and my first time EVER shooting a muzzleloader.I went to walmart and they only had 2 boxes of 200 grain Shockwaves left...those were the only muzzleloader bullets they had.Everything else wass sold out becasue they had them all for $5 a box .There were 4 guys in line infront of me and they were buying them all up but im glad I got 2 packs atleast and they only had pyrodex pellets winchester primers so thats what I got.I started at 35 yards on the first shot and it was hitting a touch high but it was straight so I moved back to 50 and it was dead on the second shot without any sight adjustments.Fired a 3rd and 4th and got a 1 inch group.Moved back to 75 yards and fired 3 more and got a 2 inch group...not to bad for me especially since it was my first time shooting a ML'er.I absoluetly love my muzzloader now.Im hooked for life I think
.The kick on the gun was more of a slow push and was not really noticeable.I cleaned it every 2 shots and didnt let it cool down between shots.I probly could have got better groups if I let it cool down and adjusted the sights a little but its good enough for me right now(tommorows our 2nd shotgun season and im using my accura)Cleanup was easier than I thought it would be too.Sorry no pics but next time I go out shooting I will definatley take some pictures.
Now go get a Deer and break in your ACCURA. One thing ogg, remember you have to use exactly the same load, bullets and even primers as you have been to keep your ML shooting where it is now. If you change just primers is can make a difference in impact. So when possible and if you like what your shooting stock up on what you use so you'll have them.
Just dont stock up on powder or pellets as they can go bad. I usually only keep powder and pellets for up to 2 years, then refresh, or even every year. Also date you powder or pellets from date of purchase so you know how old they are.
Keep powder and pellets in a cool dry place, not too cold and not too hot to hlep avoid them from pickung up mositure. I like around 65-70 degrees topps for storage.
(BP)