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Old 08-26-2011, 05:32 PM
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Muzzleloader seasons are approaching fast. Who's ready? Are you going with tried and true loads or are you developing something new?
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Old 08-26-2011, 05:36 PM
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Can't think of any thing interesting I have not tried.
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Old 08-26-2011, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyo
Muzzleloader seasons are approaching fast. Who's ready? Are you going with tried and true loads or are you developing something new?
Nope got what i need tried and proven...
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:09 PM
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All my loads are developed for this year. Hunting with 3 differnt bullets this year. 250g TEZ, 460g Bullshop and .530 RB

I'm working on two friend's guns this weekend. Still have 'til the first of Nov for TN and VA ML season.
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:19 PM
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not even close!!
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:20 PM
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i learned a lot this year, thanks to reading and asking questions here, and shooting different guns..I got a tc 56 smooth bore shooting good with a .550ball and 70 grans of pyrodex and my black diamond xr is ready 150 grans(3 pellets)of pyrodex ,a 50cal black ribed harvester sabot and a 405 gran 45-70 bullet I wish I had more time and money lol I got 2 guns I want to hunt with and change the sights on, it'll have to wait to next year the seasons comming fast
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:34 PM
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CVA Optima 110gr BH209, cci 209m primers and 250gr powerbelt aerolite in new mexico!

CVA Wolf 110gr BH209, CCI M Primers and 250gr Thor in Colorado
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Old 08-26-2011, 06:37 PM
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I have tried and true loads ready but Plan on trying out the lehighs bloodlines so I am experimenting with them.I want to see the results on some deer and antelope for myself
 
Old 08-26-2011, 06:41 PM
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I could walk out in the woods tomorrow if need be.
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Old 08-26-2011, 07:29 PM
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not close,
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