New guy with questions
09-22-2012, 03:42 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 40
New guy with questions
I just ordered a cva accura v2 this is my 1st ML and I have no idea what to shoot I ordered some AeroLite Bullets 15 pk .50 Cal 250 gr. AeroTip bullets so now I need some advice on what powder pellets to shoot and what primers
09-22-2012, 04:03 PM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 12,746
Ditto - Also, just another bit of info. I took mine out for the first time last week and the 250 bullets did not shoot as well as the 300 grainers. I had excellent results with 90 gr of BH209 and 300 gr Hornady XTPs (.429") and Harvester green crush rib sabots and also 295 gr Powerbelts with the same 90 gr charge. I didn't use CCI primers bur used std Win 209.
You will find that with the right load combination you can get your new rifle to shoot under 1" at 100 yds provided you are capable of shooting that well.
For starters begin with an 70 gr charge and work you way up shooting 3 shot groups increasing your charge by 10 gr for each group. You should see your group either start out small and get progressivly larger or watch it shrink in size and then start opening up. Your smallest group will be what we call its "sweet spot". I would not exceed 120 grs as IMO beyond that you will be wasting the powder and BH209 is costly - but hardly any fouling. So you don't have to swab between shots.
You will find that with the right load combination you can get your new rifle to shoot under 1" at 100 yds provided you are capable of shooting that well.
For starters begin with an 70 gr charge and work you way up shooting 3 shot groups increasing your charge by 10 gr for each group. You should see your group either start out small and get progressivly larger or watch it shrink in size and then start opening up. Your smallest group will be what we call its "sweet spot". I would not exceed 120 grs as IMO beyond that you will be wasting the powder and BH209 is costly - but hardly any fouling. So you don't have to swab between shots.
09-22-2012, 04:41 PM
#8
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
They are suggesting loose powder that they like in their rifles. If you want to shoot pellets, then shoot pellets. I personally do not own an Accura. But if I were going to shoot pellets I would shoot Pyrodex RS pellets. As for which bullet to use, there are a lot of different ones out there. And I am sure if you experiment you can find one that works for you and is cost effective.
BlackHorn 209 is a powder. In the help section at the top of the page there is a discussion on the different powders. You might want to read that being new to muzzleloading.
BlackHorn 209 is a powder. In the help section at the top of the page there is a discussion on the different powders. You might want to read that being new to muzzleloading.