Originally Posted by
bronko22000
I don't believe speed is always the answer. You have to weigh all the factors. That is why there are so many different centerfire chamberings. The 220 Swift - probably the fastest cartridge ever developed is absoulutely no good for dangerous game up close. And hence, a 458 Win Mag is not the best choice for pronghorn antelope at 400 yds.
I feel its the same with MLs. I would not hesitate to use a 180gr .40 cal saboted bullet out of an accurate 45 cal ML for deer out to 200 - 250 yds. But if I were face to face with a big bear at close quarters, I'd want a min 50 cal with a big hunk of lead coming out of the muzzle.
Exactly!!! Why do you think there are many different ML barrels with different twist. I don't know if there is one cal one bullet one powder for all game animals. Most of us have different ML for different types of hunting. For me my inline is the all weather/long distance shooting and all game animals. My .54 1:70twist is 100 yards or less deer/elk. My .54 flintlock I dont know yet, but probably under 100 yards and deer only. My .54 LRH is going to be my BIG BAD GUN. Shooting a 500 grain bullet out its going to be elk/bear and the yardage I dont know yet. The same goes with my centerfire rifles. Different cals equal different game and distance.