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Old 11-26-2018, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Semisane
Welcome to the Black Powder forum young lady. There are a lot of Crotchety Old Guys here with whom I'm afraid you'll have to put up.

That being said, here are some opinions from one of the COG's.

1. I think a Wolf is a decent choice for a first time muzzleloader.

2. You'll likely find the fiber optic sights adequate. If you decide on a scope I greatly favor Simmons 4X ProDiamond shotgun scopes. I have this scope on a half dozen muzzle loaders (both in-lines and sidehammers). They are inexpensive, clear, hold adjustment perfectly and are tough as nails. See them here.
https://www.amazon.com/Simmons-51779...+shotgun+scope


3. I'd stay away from pellets. Loose powder like Triple Seven or Pyrodex RS is a much more versatile option.

4. In my experience, loads in the 75 to 90 grain range produce the best accuracy and provide all the power needed for deer out to 150 yards.

5. Bulk bullets and sabots, while seemingly more expensive upon initial purchase, provide the most shooting with the least expense in the long run. I recommend a purchase from Graf & Sons.

6. There are many proven bullet/sabot combinations with bullets that are very effective for deer. Here are two I suggest you consider. You may want to play around with other bullets later, but either one of these two are great for starters.

- Hornady 240 grain .429 XTP in Harvester green sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6530
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5479

- Hornady 300 grain .452 XTP in Harvester long black sabot.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/6558
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog...productId/5480

7. There are other sabots available in bulk, though I've always found Harvesters the best. Also there are a number of various premium bullets out there at a premium price. They won't kill deer any quicker or deader than XTPs or Speer Deep Curls (an excellent bullet). I'm a frugal COG and don't fool around with premium bullets any longer.

Anyway, that's my two cents. Welcome again and enjoy the sport.
Awesome advice! much appreciated. I will look into what you have named on here.
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