PSEsilverhawk55

we got some TC maxi-hunter (350grn) and Hornady Great Plains (385) bullets from a freind and i thought about shooting them,,My question is how good could these bullets shoot from a CVAeclispe magnum and also was wondering how much powder should i put behind them to get them out the barrel(pyrodex),,any help would be apriciated

cayugad

they should shoot real good actually. If you have any wads, try putting one between the base on the maxi hunter which I think has a flat base. The Great Plains as I remember have a hollow base so leave the wads off. A sub base might be nice, but if you do not have them, just shoot them.

I like to start heavy conicals out at 80 grains. It gives them a good push and plenty of down range thump. Then start pushing them a little and see if they hold true. I think you might be surprised at the accuracy from them..

Good luck and keep us posted..

Chasam60

Silver-I shoot 385 gr plains in my 1:48 TC.I use an MMP sub base and 85 gr of BM-3.I don't if I need the sub base or not,but they shoot out to my max range with open sights,real good so I'm not going to change.

Charlie

Roskoe

I have used the 350 grain T/C Maxi Hunter with good results -lubed Wonder Wad and 100 grains of Pyrodes RS shot about 3" at 100 yards out of my Hawken. This was plenty good enough for "minute of deer" accuracy.

I tried the 385 Great Plains with and without a MMP sub base - out of my Black Diamonds - got OK accuracy, but nothing as good as the 410 Great Plains with the sub base.

Triple Se7en

Most times they are goodonly to around 50-70 yards in fast twists like yours.