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Forum: Black Powder

09-01-2011, 01:25 PM

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Round ball effectiveness?

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Posted By pluckit

OK...OK...So I'm out numbered no less than 8 to...

OK...OK...So I'm out numbered no less than 8 to 1. But I still have to stand by my convictions. I say try a .45 caliber 240 grain XTP or Gold Dot in a .50 caliber sabot out of that 1:48 inch twist...

Forum: Black Powder

09-01-2011, 02:07 AM

Replies: 32

Round ball effectiveness?

Views: 43,037

Posted By pluckit

I believe the original question was about the...

I believe the original question was about the effectiveness of a .50 caliber round ball. Some of you are using a .54 and I have little doubt of how lethal that projectile is. As you might already...

Forum: Black Powder

08-31-2011, 12:48 AM

Replies: 32

Round ball effectiveness?

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Posted By pluckit

The hit was behind the shoulder and the ball...

The hit was behind the shoulder and the ball recovered from under the skin directly on the other side. No powder problems, no misfire, nothing. Just my opinion based on 1 experience....

Forum: Black Powder

08-30-2011, 04:17 PM

Replies: 32

Round ball effectiveness?

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Posted By pluckit

The first deer I ever shot with a muzzle loader...

The first deer I ever shot with a muzzle loader was with a .50 cal. Hawkins loaded with 83 grains fff Goex and a patched round ball. It seems I am the only one who doesn't believe round balls to be...

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