Elk, modern inlines, and conicals
04-11-2018, 04:33 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 32
Elk, modern inlines, and conicals
Ok, I am new here but not new with muzzleloaders. I have 3 traditional Hawkens(2 TC, 1 Pedersoli)several inlines(White Bison, CVA Optima, Knight Wolverine) All are open sights as I mainly use for elk in Colorado. Actually only used the TC Hawken in Colorado. I am getting good results from it using 450 gr cast bullets I made.
My question is as far as the modern inlines that most have the 1 in 28 twist. Is there anyone shooting conicals out of the modern inline and getting good accuracy at 100 yards? If so, what rifle, load and bullet? If you cast it yourself what is the band width? I did a lot of experimenting last year with the White and Optima and never could get anything to my satisfaction. The TC Hawken with the 1:48 twist most claim is not that accurate with the conicals. My results are the opposite. The Hawken out shoots the inlines. Maybe the longer barrel and longer sighting plane is why.
My question is as far as the modern inlines that most have the 1 in 28 twist. Is there anyone shooting conicals out of the modern inline and getting good accuracy at 100 yards? If so, what rifle, load and bullet? If you cast it yourself what is the band width? I did a lot of experimenting last year with the White and Optima and never could get anything to my satisfaction. The TC Hawken with the 1:48 twist most claim is not that accurate with the conicals. My results are the opposite. The Hawken out shoots the inlines. Maybe the longer barrel and longer sighting plane is why.
04-12-2018, 03:33 AM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 530
I shoot 45 Cal White ML with either a 350 or 465 grain conicals with great accuracy. My 45's have a bore size of .451. I like to size my concials to 451.5. This helps ensures they will not move off the charge yet still allow you to easily push them down the bbl with one hand. I also found that a felt wad helps a little to squeeze a little more accuracy out of them. If you are having issues with Open sights, maybe try using a Peep Sight.
04-12-2018, 04:13 AM
#3
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 32
I shoot 45 Cal White ML with either a 350 or 465 grain conicals with great accuracy. My 45's have a bore size of .451. I like to size my concials to 451.5. This helps ensures they will not move off the charge yet still allow you to easily push them down the bbl with one hand. I also found that a felt wad helps a little to squeeze a little more accuracy out of them. If you are having issues with Open sights, maybe try using a Peep Sight.
