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Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
01-27-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,091
Posted By trophy1

RE: new deer rifle

sjalter, I agree...the .243 is a flat shooting tack driver!! That may be my next rifle. The 30-06 is really versatile, though, lots of different loads,so I think if you could only have one rifle, I...
Forum: Black Powder
01-27-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Rafsob...when I first got my gun, I made the mistake of taking about 30 shots with it shooting 200 grains. I was bruised and even got bit by my scope, which my buddies enjoyed way too much! My...
Forum: Black Powder
01-27-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Our deer season ended the last of Dec. Today I went out to try to call in a coyote, but all I saw was about 50 hungry turkeys and a solitary deer about 500 yards away. I had to unload my gun for the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-27-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Spaniel...we are in complete agreement. As for cleaning the guns, I like the fact that the breech plug NEVER has to be removed, a minor convenience, I know, but it kind of indicates how clean the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 744
Posted By trophy1

RE: Kansas to get full power Scopes Also!!!!

Lane,
Thanks for the great news....hope it passes. Some day I will get out there to hunt those megabucks. Donn
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Spaniel, it was immature...Sorry. Read the thread again, very slowly. I didn't say I would sue you for your false claim. Read very carefully so you can pass the quiz LOL I too have shot with the...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Spaniel, There is a core group of Michigan hunters shooting this gun. It is made in Michigan,and to the best of my knowledge, there has been no national adverising, so I think most people who shoot...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Steve, good point. Donn
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Skeeter, Thanks again for the info. I feel better now. You, like me, know our limitaions and are we are ethical sportsmen. I got all of my stats from ultimates website www.ultimatefirearms.com,...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Skeeter, thanks for the clarification. I was just going by the info I have picked up from articles and such on this rifle. It looks from your numbers with your lighter bullet are not that far off on...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Peter, tried to e-mail you with this, but to no avail. Before I bought mine, I checked. It is legal in all states. Surprised me, too. It is WAY too expensive, feel a bit guilty for buying it. I just...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Thanks Rafsob. I was just sharing info with a good bunch of guys. I think I won't mention that particular firearm again....I don't like bickering people. Now I have this little...
Forum: Black Powder
01-26-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Skeeter...thanks for the info about your Savage. At 500 yards with 200gr of Pyro and a 300 gr Hornady SST the Ultimate still has over 1000 lbs. energy. That could, in the hands of a real marksman...
Forum: Black Powder
01-25-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Txfireman, I prefer a 500 yard muzzleloader. YOU can use YOUR centerfire ifYOUR ML isn't up to it. To each his own! I have killed 120-150 deer with muzzleloaders, handguns, recurves, compounds,...
Forum: Black Powder
01-25-2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Crokit andSteve; Yes you can use loose powder. I use 50 gr. pellets, usually 4, but I have been told that loose powder is ok too, but I have not used it myself. I have had the gun for two hunting...
Forum: Black Powder
01-25-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Corey, your point is well taken...90% of my deer are taken at close range...I actually prefer bow hunting! You are also correct about downrange energy for most MLs. Thats where this one is different....
Forum: Black Powder
01-25-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Hank, FYI ...we cant use a centerfire in S. Michigan or most people would. The Ultimate is our only realistic opportunity to shoot long distances. On my farm I could possibly shoot 500 yards. Maybe...
Forum: Midwest
01-23-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,356
Posted By trophy1

RE: Michigan Hunters

I believe you can shoot them year round. The DNR wants them eliminated. I shot a pig in 1962 with arecurve bow when I was 12 years old in Roscommon County, near Prudenville. It had escaped from a pig...
Forum: Black Powder
01-23-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Tom, hope you get this...computer demons are having a party.
You are correct about more accuracy at lower velocities...fewer complications.But all that short range accuracy is meaningless when that...
Forum: Black Powder
01-22-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Tom,
I just thought of another analogy. (I'm a bit slow...)
Ever throw a small amount of wet wood on a big, roaring fire? Hardly affects the fire.
Now do the same to a small campfire. It...
Forum: Black Powder
01-22-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Hi Tom,
you are right on the money about the varying POI's. I have found (and so have my buddies) that some days, especially warm, humid days... we can"t beg, borrow, or steal a tight group. I...
Forum: Black Powder
01-22-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

They are heavy, about 10 pounds,which helps witht recoil reduction. They are now making a mountain rifle, lots of graphite or carbon fiber, I guess and I was told it really doesn't have a lot of...
Forum: Black Powder
01-21-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Rafsob is right... they are pricey, especially with todays economy... I live near Flint, Mi. Things are very bad in this part of the woods. Wish I had a trillion dollars to get the economy on...
Forum: Black Powder
01-21-2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Mike, when I get some time I will e-mail you eith the info. Thanks for the interest. Donn
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Spaniel,
One reason for the complete combustion is that the large
magnum rifle primers are TEN times hotter than the 209.
Also the patented nipple blows the ignition charge through the hole in...
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Smokeless is illegal for hunting in a ML in Michigan, so i couldn"t answer that question. Velocities for 5 pellets of Pyrodex with 300 gr. Hornady is 2570; with 4 pellets it is 2380 fps. And believe...
Forum: Small Game, Predator and Trapping
01-20-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,390
Posted By trophy1

RE: squirrel hunting in freezing weather?

I saw a cat-size fox squirrel adding leaves to his nest this morning. It was 6 degrees. Usually they don't move unless it is 20-25 and sunny. He must have decided he needed more insulation. My...
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

RE: Ultimate muzzleloader

Hi,
The gun is pretty amazing. It is easily capable of sub MOA groups. Can shoot up to 5 pellets, literally cleans in a minute or max. 2 minutes. Never have a need to remove breech plug, powder...
Forum: Black Powder
01-20-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,799
Posted By trophy1

Ultimate muzzleloader

I have the 500 yard Ultimate. I use the Hornady 300 gr. SST. Anybody using Barnes with any success?
Forum: Technical
01-17-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By trophy1

RE: Need bowsight information

No,it hada hooded pin or crosshair for the rear sight...easy to adjust, too.
Forum: Technical
01-17-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By trophy1

Need bowsight information

Hi, I need someone with a better memory than mine! Looking for a sight with a front and rear aiming point, NOT a Hindsight brand. There was one out there about 6-8 years ago, made by a major sight...
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