Originally Posted by
Allnighter
Hi everyone my name is Brett and Im new to the forum from Florida. I have a hunt coming up for Sambar deer which is an elk sized critter and I have to use a muzzleloader. My question is I already have a .45 cal. inline and wanted some ideas for loads and rounds that would do the job on such a big animal, or if it's even feasible. Thank for any help.
This is where my argument that a 50 cal will do everything a 45 cal can do and better carries some weight.
Your 45 matched with the right conical and about 80 grains of ffg will do the job. Shot placement is always the key.