Originally Posted by
TN Lone Wolf
Just wondering, what do y'all define as long range in reference to muzzleloaders?
One parameter, in my opinion, that determines what long range is, is the power of optic allowed by regulation. If only 1X optic, or iron sight is allowed; 150 yard is long range, long range indeed. If 4X or more optic is allowed, in my opinion, long range becomes 250 yard.
Another parameter that determines the meaning of long range is wind. Unless one practices shooting though wind, one has no idea how muzzle loader bullets of all shapes are affected by wind, even just 200 yard out. Wind flags aren't common out there whilst hunting. Wind truly limits the range of a muzzle loader hunter.
Understanding ballistics is a factor that extends long range. Personally, my longest kill was accomplished, because in the early morning there was
no wind, and i was able to 'dial' elevation for range, after reading distance with the laser.
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