.50 muzzleloader usage on big game
09-12-2013, 09:26 AM
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Buffalo, WY
Posts: 992
Hope he doesn't end up as a pile of bear scat. Those Griz like a shot of hot pepper in their mouth before dining on fresh meat.
They like it so much that the state of WY requires elk hunters in areas around grand Teton to carry pepper spray.
They like it so much that the state of WY requires elk hunters in areas around grand Teton to carry pepper spray.
09-12-2013, 02:23 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: North Idaho
Posts: 1,071
For hunting them..id go with 150gr loose powder and the heaviest hollow point to the heart lungs if possible...if its coming straight towards you go for a neck shot. or heart...I wouldn't try for a skull shot in case it glanced off his skull. but I prob wouldn't hunt them...unless in a survival situation
09-12-2013, 05:53 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,605
400gr Barnes Buster Bullet if you don't mind the price.
http://www.barnesbullets.com/product...84%A2-bullets/
http://www.barnesbullets.com/product...84%A2-bullets/
Last edited by Gm54-120; 09-12-2013 at 07:33 PM.
09-13-2013, 07:43 AM
#16
Spike
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 19
I think youre right about the Harvesters.I even use them in a sabot in my 16 gauge bp shotgun.theyre great bullets,not a pistol bullet in a sabot.
Last edited by blkpowder50; 09-13-2013 at 11:16 AM. Reason: wrong word
09-13-2013, 10:54 AM
#18
Spike
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 19
I already considered the spray.it was a survival question,and your first response was useful.however as far as ending up as bear scat,you can go play in bear scat. It stands to reason that if this other guy can shoot through an elk with a harvester hardcast lead bullet, a grizzly will feel it too.
Last edited by blkpowder50; 09-13-2013 at 11:21 AM. Reason: wanted to change it
