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Old 10-06-2004 | 05:08 PM
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Default handgun bullets in 45 cal muzzleloader?

has anybody used them? and what would you use for a 45 cal muzzleloader. it is a inline muzzleloader
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Old 10-06-2004 | 05:18 PM
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Default RE: handgun bullets in 45 cal muzzleloader?

The .45 caliber could be used in the muzzleloader as a conical if the diameter was right on the bullet. It might not be, but I am not sure of the accuracy you would get. You might also get a lot of leading in the barrel...

Ypu could shoot powerbelts in .45 caliber or they shoot sabots using .40 caliber or .357 caliber projectiles. I do not own a .45 caliber but have shot a few of them. I would stick with full sized concials because you have reduced the size of the diameter enough just going down to .45 caliber in the first place.

If you read your manual I am sure they suggest some bullet combinations in there that would work for you.. Good luck with your rifle.
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Old 10-06-2004 | 11:26 PM
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Default RE: handgun bullets in 45 cal muzzleloader?

I shoot the Encore in 45 cal and use a T/C Super 45 XR sabot. The XR's use a Hornady XTP 155gr 40cal pistol bullet. I push it with 100gr of 777 and get great results(sub-inch) with this combo in my particular rifle. As with any rifle, you'll have to try some different load combos and see which one gives you the best results. Good shootin'!!
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Old 10-07-2004 | 04:07 AM
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Default RE: handgun bullets in 45 cal muzzleloader?

I have a 45 cal. pistol and use the power-belts. they shoot great and load easy.
I use pydrox powder, Iam going to try the pellets.

good luck on what ever you try.thats the fun ; trying all the other loads and bullets.
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Old 10-08-2004 | 05:11 PM
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thanks for the info
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