How long of a shot?
09-14-2003 | 05:18 PM
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From: East Central Wisconsin
How long of a shot?
First off, thanks to all who answered my previous post on my start in m/loading...you were all really helpful
Second, I started shooting this weekend...shot 240 grain T/C Mag Express Sabots propelled by 2 50 grain pyrodex pellets. I sighted in and adjusted till I was hitting the bull consistently at 50 yards. Here in Wisconsin, scopes that offer magnification are not allowed for our m/loader season. My question is, how far would you feel confident taking a shot with open sights? My Omega has fiber optic sites and at 50 yards, they pretty much covered the entire black inner 1/2 of a standard NRA 100 yard target...would 100 yards be too far? Should I increase the charge to the recommended max of 3 50 grain pellets for greater range?
As a side question, how do you like the T/C Mag Express Sabots for hunting situations (Whitetail)? I am considering using Powerbelts, but since I am " on" with the Mag Express Sabots and considering the added cost of the Powerbelts, I am undecided if I should make the switch. Your thoughts?
Thanks in advance,
YLM
Second, I started shooting this weekend...shot 240 grain T/C Mag Express Sabots propelled by 2 50 grain pyrodex pellets. I sighted in and adjusted till I was hitting the bull consistently at 50 yards. Here in Wisconsin, scopes that offer magnification are not allowed for our m/loader season. My question is, how far would you feel confident taking a shot with open sights? My Omega has fiber optic sites and at 50 yards, they pretty much covered the entire black inner 1/2 of a standard NRA 100 yard target...would 100 yards be too far? Should I increase the charge to the recommended max of 3 50 grain pellets for greater range?
As a side question, how do you like the T/C Mag Express Sabots for hunting situations (Whitetail)? I am considering using Powerbelts, but since I am " on" with the Mag Express Sabots and considering the added cost of the Powerbelts, I am undecided if I should make the switch. Your thoughts?
Thanks in advance,
YLM
09-14-2003 | 05:30 PM
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Giant Nontypical
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: PA
RE: How long of a shot?
its all on the shooter...if you can put em where it counts at 100 150 200 yards and feel comfortable take the shot...practice practice practice and youll learn how far YOU can shoot...good luck....i also just started muzzleloading so i know exaclty how you are feeling right now...these guys here will helo you out if they can though....there good guys...good luck
09-14-2003 | 05:44 PM
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Typical Buck
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From: Wabash, IN
RE: How long of a shot?
yellowlabman...
Sound to me like you' ve found a good load for the gun..........I' d stick with it!!
Going to 150gr of pellets is just going to open up your groups. You might be able to get a " little" better groups by combining the 30 & 50gr Pyro pellets to try loads of 80, 90, & 110gr - but other than trying loose powder, I' d say go kill something with what you' ve got. You could try the Powerbelts - but if you did, I' d go with the 348gr Aerotips as they seem to hold accuracy better.
As far as shooting distance goes - that really has to depend on what you' re confortable with. That load you' re shooting is probably going to be close to 2" lower on target at 100yds, so you can plan accordingly or maybe raise your site 1 notch and split the difference for a 75yd zero (I like to shoot about 1" high at 75yds myself). Get in some good practice at 75 & 100yds using a large, deer size target and see if you are in the good kill zone at those distances. If you aren' t confortable with what you see - limit your shots to 50yds...................hunting ethics is everyone' s personal call.
Good Luck!!!
Sound to me like you' ve found a good load for the gun..........I' d stick with it!!
Going to 150gr of pellets is just going to open up your groups. You might be able to get a " little" better groups by combining the 30 & 50gr Pyro pellets to try loads of 80, 90, & 110gr - but other than trying loose powder, I' d say go kill something with what you' ve got. You could try the Powerbelts - but if you did, I' d go with the 348gr Aerotips as they seem to hold accuracy better.
As far as shooting distance goes - that really has to depend on what you' re confortable with. That load you' re shooting is probably going to be close to 2" lower on target at 100yds, so you can plan accordingly or maybe raise your site 1 notch and split the difference for a 75yd zero (I like to shoot about 1" high at 75yds myself). Get in some good practice at 75 & 100yds using a large, deer size target and see if you are in the good kill zone at those distances. If you aren' t confortable with what you see - limit your shots to 50yds...................hunting ethics is everyone' s personal call.
Good Luck!!!
